Lindsley Excavating LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reporting more than $4 million in liabilities. The Fulton, New York–based company has provided site development services since 1978.
After nearly 48 years serving Central New York, the company filed for Chapter 11 to reorganize its finances. Operations are expected to continue as usual under court supervision during the process.
Chapter 11 Filing Details
On April 3, 2026, the company voluntarily submitted its petition through Chapter 11, case filings on PACER. The proceedings for this case are currently being held in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York.
Court filings show that attorney Peter Alan Orville of Orville & McDonald Law, P.C., is representing the company.
Proceedings So Far
The latest case details available on RK Consultants state that Shawn Lindsley, the president of Lindsley Excavating LLC, is the authorized representative who signed the petition before its submission.
The company reports between 50 and 99 creditors. A list of creditors who have the 20 largest unsecured claims and are not insiders included Amur, Canon, Core and Main, and Heidelberg Materials.
Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
Other details given in the 57-page Chapter 11 petition are:
- Filing Date: April 3, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of New York
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-30263-5-pgr
- Estimated Assets: $1,000,000-$10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: $1,000,001-$10 million
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
Submitted documents include a summary of assets and liabilities detailing exact values. At the time of filing, the company reported approximately $1.5 million in assets and $4.6 million in liabilities.
Some other documents submitted by the company were a statement of financial affairs, a disclosure of compensation of the attorney, a list of equity security holders, and a corporate ownership statement. Schedules A/B, D, E/F, G, and H were filed as well.
Company Background
Lindsley Excavating LLC has been offering complete site development services ever since its inception in 1978. The range of services at the company includes trucking, land clearing, trucking, driveways, septic systems, drainage, site prep, wells, basements, ponds, cellars, and more.
The Fulton, New York–based company serves commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
As the case progresses, Lindsley Excavating LLC is expected to make court-guided decisions, which could help it step forward towards financial stability.
