Director and Chair of the Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Practice Group, Tripp Scott
For 59 years, Charles Tatelbaum has been one of the country’s foremost bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and complex business litigation lawyers. He currently chairs the creditors’ rights and bankruptcy practice group at Tripp Scott and is recognized for representing Fortune 150 companies, as well as playing a critical role in several landmark bankruptcy cases. Chuck's extensive non-profit work includes leadership and board roles with South Florida PBS, Hispanic Unity of Florida, The Shepard Broad School of Law at Nova Southeastern University, and other civic organizations, reflecting his commitment to community service and the arts.
Dec. 29, 2025
Sticky Lawyers Looks Back: The Multidimensionalists
Many great attorneys are hyper-focused on the law they practice. But other remarkable lawyers enhance their practice skills with disciplines outside the law. We call them multidimensionalists.
Ultra-endurance racing. Stand-up comedy. Ballet and music. Emergency medical response. Even clown perfo…
Nov. 19, 2025
From Law School to the Bankruptcy Courts to Clown University
Just in time for Thanksgiving, meet Charles "Chuck" Tatelbaum, an octogenarian attorney who has built an extraordinary 59-year legal career by recognizing opportunities and going all in.
When Congress enacted the new Bankruptcy Code in 1978, Chuck was ready to take the new laws and rules and run…