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Mary Katherine Whitmer

Whitmer & Ehrman, LLC • Cleveland, OH
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Contact

Email
mkw@weadvocate.net
Phone
(216) 694-8319
Address
2344 Canal Road, Cleveland, OH, 44113-2535, US

Professional

About

Mary Katherine Whitmer is a seasoned attorney based in Cleveland, OH, with over four decades of experience in general practice, specializing in commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. A graduate of Case Western Reserve University, Mary earned her Juris Doctor in 1975, following her Bachelor of Arts degree from the same institution in 1972. Mary’s extensive legal expertise encompasses a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters, including the recovery of fraudulently transferred assets, preference recoveries, and successor liability. She has adeptly represented receivers, trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, debtors, and prospective buyers of assets from bankruptcy estates. Her role as a past president of both the Commercial Law League of America and the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association underscores her leadership in the field. From 2012 to 2018, Mary served as a panel trustee in the Northern District of Ohio, where she oversaw numerous Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, solidifying her reputation as a trusted authority in bankruptcy proceedings. In her capacity as in-house general counsel for the Dottore Companies, she combines her legal acumen with her background as a certified public accountant, providing clients with comprehensive solutions that integrate business intelligence and legal strategy. Mary’s commitment to excellence and advocacy for her clients positions her as a formidable presence in the legal community, making her a go-to resource for those navigating the complexities of commercial law and bankruptcy.

About Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Law

Chapter 11 bankruptcy attorneys help businesses reorganize their debts while continuing operations. They create plans to restructure and emerge financially stronger. Common matters include business reorganization, debt restructuring, creditor negotiations, asset protection.

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Credentials

Education
1975 Case Western Reserve University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1972 Case Western Reserve University BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2022 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers 2021 Ohio Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers 2020 Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preminent Rated 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
Associations
1997 - Present Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Foundation Fellow 1978 - Present Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants Member Cleveland Bar Association Member Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section Chair Commercial Law League of America, Bankruptcy Section Chair
Speaking
2024 Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Spring Symposium Asset and Business Sales Strategies 2019 The Supreme Court of Ohio - Educational Programs Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors 2018 National Institute for Trial Advocacy Deposition Skills 2018 8th Judicial Conference Receiverships 2016 Office of the United States Trustee UST Region 9 Chapter 7 Trustee Training
Updated: May 04, 2026