Reorganization & Bankruptcy

Debtor-Side Representations

We represent distressed businesses in private workouts, in reorganizing through Chapter 11, in self-liquidations, and in trustee-administered liquidations under Chapter 7.  Unfortunately, not every business succeeds.  If the business no longer is viable, our attorneys can help you explore your options to limit further liability and to maximize remaining value.  We have extensive experience as debtor's counsel, especially in the construction and trucking industries.

Creditor-Side Representations

Some of our institutional clients periodically find themselves in the positions of being owed considerable sums of money by a company pursuing bankruptcy relief.  Our attorneys can help you calculate realistic projections of what compensation you might be owed.  Based on the types of claims you are owed and the characteristics of the debtor company, we can help you investigate various routes to maximize your recovery.  We have experience pursuing and collecting on multi-million dollar judgments and both secured and unsecured debts.  We are effective at finding and pursuing "hidden" assets of the debtor.  Moreover, we have particular experience litigating adversarial claims for fraud.

Investor-Side Representations

Our attorneys guide potential investors through the web of the bankruptcy courts to acquire "diamonds in the rough."  We are intimately familiar with the pitfalls of faulty bidding strategies, procedures, representations, and sales agreements.  Let our experience work for you.  If you are considering purchasing an asset or security in a Section 363 sale, contact us for more information.

Sample Transactions:

  • Represented investor in acquisition of multiple technology securities and real estate holdings using Section 363 sales procedures
  • Represented holder of $6 million judgment recover roughly $0.10 on the dollar, despite client's internal calculations (and debtor's claims) of $0.01-$0.02 on the dollar
  • Advised high growth company on private workout in effort to avoid bankruptcy (debt of $1 million)
  • Counseled construction company in closing its doors and self-liquidating without resorting to bankruptcy administration