Eric Goering - Cincinnati, OH

Veteran Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Counsel in Cincinnati, Ohio

Confronting severe debt or business insolvency requires seasoned legal counsel backed by deep procedural familiarity with federal bankruptcy courts. Based in downtown Cincinnati at 220 West 3rd Street on the 3rd Floor, attorney Eric W. Goering serves as managing partner of Goering and Goering, LLC, a firm whose roots trace back to the early 1960s. Admitted to the Ohio Bar and the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in 1993 after earning his Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law and an economics degree from Denison University, Eric Goering brings more than three decades of focused experience to debtor and creditor advocacy. Since his appointment in 2003 as a federal Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee in the Southern District of Ohio, he has overseen thousands of estate administrations. As a past president of the Cincinnati Bar Association, he provides clients with an authoritative understanding of bankruptcy proceedings from both sides of the bench. If you need a bankruptcy lawyer in Cincinnati or wish to hire an experienced practitioner for commercial loan workouts, Eric Goering delivers proven, dignified representation.

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Consumer Bankruptcy Relief

Consumer bankruptcy laws exist to relieve honest debtors from unbearable financial distress. Functioning as accomplished bankruptcy lawyers and debt relief lawyers, Eric Goering guides individuals through every stage of federal filing. Core services in this practice include:

• Filing Chapter 7 petitions to wipe out credit card balances, medical debts, and personal signature loans.
• Structuring viable Chapter 13 debt reorganization plans to catch up on delinquent home mortgages and car notes.
• Utilizing unique insight as a Chapter 7 Trustee to avoid procedural delays and anticipate judicial inquiries.
• Applying Ohio statutory exemptions to safeguard family homes, vehicles, bank funds, and retirement accounts.
• Advising debtors on non-bankruptcy alternatives, credit restoration roadmaps, and post-discharge financial recovery.

Business Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, and Commercial Workouts

Corporate financial distress requires strategic balance between legal protection and operational survival. Practicing as knowledgeable business and real estate lawyers, Eric Goering assists corporate directors, partnerships, and sole proprietors in navigating distressed balance sheets. The firm coordinates out-of-court commercial loan restructuring, creditor workouts, and Chapter 11 reorganizations designed to restructure debt, renegotiate burdensome vendor contracts, and keep business doors open.

Emergency Filings, Foreclosure Defense, and Sheriff Sale Stays

When lenders initiate sheriff sales or creditors obtain bank attachments, fast action is required to preserve property rights. Eric Goering handles emergency bankruptcy petitions to halt impending sheriff sales on the day of auction. The filing triggers the automatic stay, immediately stopping wage garnishments, collection lawsuits, bank account freezes, and repossession efforts while allowing families to evaluate their options in an orderly manner.

Professional Distinction and Bar Leadership

Eric Goering has been selected continuously to the Ohio Super Lawyers list from 2010 through 2026 and served as President of the Cincinnati Bar Association. He actively serves on the Bankruptcy Local Rules Committee and the Midwest Regional Bankruptcy Seminar Executive Committee, and frequently lectures across the nation on Chapter 7, 11, and 13 topics. At Goering and Goering, LLC, every client works directly with an experienced attorney, receiving clear answers, personalized legal strategies, and a free initial consultation.