Coming and Going Concerns

Tim Hassenger and Drew McManigle have joined advisory firm SierraConstellation Partners to help expand the firm’s presence in Texas. Mr. Hassenger, a partner in the Dallas office, has experience in studying turnaround trends and has advised on restructurings and legal issues. He has worked with clients in industries including aerospace, apparel and transportation. Mr. McManigle, managing director in the Houston office, has worked in operational leadership, financial restructurings and turnarounds. He has experience in the energy industry, including with oil and gas companies and fuel distributors.

Steven Lammers has joined law firm SmithAmundsen as a partner with the Indianapolis office. Mr. Lammers represents creditors and banks in bankruptcy, foreclosures and loan workouts. He also is a member of the law firm’s health-care practice and represents health-care groups and individuals in litigation matters.

Mahra C. Sarofsky has joined the Fort Lauderdale, Fla., office of law firm McGlinchey Stafford and will be of counsel in the commercial litigation practice. Ms. Sarofsky has represented creditors in bankruptcy litigation, including chapter 7 and chapter 11 cases, as well as chapter 7 trustees.  She also has worked in real-estate litigation and creditors’ rights issues. Ms. Sarofsky earned her law degree from Hofstra University School of Law.

Compiled by Melanie Cohen