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Bankruptcy, Restructuring, Creditors' Rights

Corporate Restructuring Lawyers - Creditors Rights Attorneys - Bankruptcy & Restructuring Attorney

Advising and representing the full spectrum of parties affected by insolvency and bankruptcy.

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The attorneys in the Firm's Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights  Group are experienced in advising and representing the full spectrum of parties affected by insolvency, bankruptcy and financially troubled businesses.  With experience spanning numerous industries and areas of practice, our bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers offer a depth of knowledge and resources to address the impact of financial distress.

Our attorneys' experience in multiple areas of the law, spanning numerous industries, assures our ability to effectively and efficiently address every aspect of a case, whether in judicial proceedings in federal or state court or out of court.

Our Services

Our Bankruptcy, Corporate Restructuring & Creditors' Rights legal services include advising and representing clients in the following areas, among many others:

  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Complex Litigation in Federal and State Court
  • Corporate Reorganizations and Bankruptcies
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Distressed Sales and Acquisitions
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare Industry Services
  • Individual Bankruptcies
  • Insolvency Proceedings, Receiverships, and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
  • Mass Torts/Asbestos Litigation
  • Out of Court Workouts
  • Real Estate Restructurings

Our Clients

Our Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights Group’s representations in financially distressed situations include a diverse range of clients, including:

  • Committees (including Official Committees and other ad hoc groups of creditors)
  • Creditors
  • Debtors
  • Distressed Businesses
  • Governmental Entities
  • Insurance Carriers
  • Landlords of Distressed Companies
  • Plan Proponents
  • Purchasers and Sellers of Assets in Distressed Sales
  • Receivers and Other Estate Representatives
  • Secured and Unsecured Creditors
  • Sureties
  • Tenants of Distressed Companies
  • Trustees (Chapter 7 and Chapter 11)

Advising and representing the full spectrum of parties affected by insolvency and bankruptcy.

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