Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights

In light of the pervasive impact of bankruptcy law on commercial transactions, business dealings, land use and litigation, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba maintains an expertise in this specialized area, with attorneys who practice regularly in bankruptcy courts.

In addition to navigating the intricacies of bankruptcy law and procedure, our attorneys are familiar with commercial reorganizations and workouts outside of the bankruptcy context. Our experience permits us to assist in addressing financial hurdles, as well as representing creditors in securing optimal results in insolvency situations.

Our attorneys have substantial experience representing commercial creditors and financial institutions in protecting their claims in the face of increased personal bankruptcies by customers and borrowers and in providing cost-effective solutions geared to optimize results.

Among the areas where we provide services:

• Chapter 11 reorganizations
• Preference litigation
• Fraudulent conveyance claims
• Asset sales
• Stay relief
• Objections to “cram down”
• Valuation disputes
• Plan confirmation objections
• Claim allowance
• Objections to Discharges and Dischargeability
• Lien priority and enforcement
• Administrative claims
• Reclamation claims
• Debtor examination and investigation