Bankruptcy Creditors
Representation, Defense and Debt Collection
With deep knowledge and breadth of experience across multiple industries, the attorneys in our Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights Group understand the dynamics of distressed businesses. Financial and operational aspects of your commercial organization as a bankruptcy creditor may involve debt finance, securities, tax law, and more. What options should you consider? What is cost-effective? How should an out-of-court negotiation be attempted? The bankruptcy law team at McKenna Storer will walk you through the range of options and counsel you on the recommended strategy.
Attorneys with experience in this practice area know that the challenge facing creditors’ counsel is not merely competing with the debtor and its shareholders, but also competing against other creditor constituencies with differing agendas. Assisting large and small businesses with their debt collection efforts is a significant part of our service within this practice area.
Extensive knowledge of creditor-debtor rights and the finer nuances of business operations, litigation, negotiation skills and corporate law distinguish McKenna’s bankruptcy team. We have successfully advocated for clients collecting debt in a wide range of industries including:
Banking and finance Construction
Construction
Health Care
Commercial and residential real estate
Public Educational Institutions
Retail
Manufacturing
Services Industries
The attorneys in our Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights Group have broad experience in representing clients involved in commercial bankruptcies, from large publicly traded companies to small commercial cases. They have represented clients on creditor committees, defended preferences and represented trustees in adversary litigation, including professional liability and fraud claims, in state and federal courts. Prosecution of involuntary bankruptcies by our team includes bringing down a $50 million Ponzi scheme.
Complete Range of Bankruptcy-Creditor Services
We represent individuals, small businesses and publicly-traded companies in all types of bankruptcy creditor proceedings. Our areas of expertise include:
Bankruptcy Litigation
Defend claims and advocate to limit debtor rights, initiate proceedings to modify automatic bankruptcy stay
Debtor-creditor Litigation
Provide cost-effective legal strategies, resolve and fend off competing creditor claims
Creditor’s Rights
Identify and recommend options for collecting loans or debts, including guarantor and third party recoveries
Debt collection
Provide assistance with debt collection efforts
Debt Restructuring
Provide workouts and debt restructuring resolutions out of court
Creditors’ Committee Representation
Advocate, negotiate and litigate on behalf of diverse creditor groups with a wide range of trustees and other fiduciaries
Fraudulent Transfers, Fraud and Related Professional Liability Claims
Provide legal counsel on liability risk best practices, respond to and prosecute claims of professional negligence related to handling assets, including bankruptcy trustee representation
Collection and bankruptcy litigation can be time-consuming and costly as automatic stays and other debtor rights benefit defaulting borrowers, tenants, suppliers and customers. Through decades of litigation experience, we know that a court battle should be the last resort only when all other methods of negotiation fail. In the event that litigation becomes inevitable, a hands-on and personalized approach will set the grounds for a timely and cost-effective representation of your claims.
Experienced Bankruptcy Creditor Litigation Team to Advocate Your Case
As tough economic times continue to challenge every business, debt collection strategy becomes even more critical. With timely, sound legal advice on bankruptcy matters, you will have the unique perspectives and information required to make gainful business decisions. For decades, our bankruptcy creditor attorneys have represented clients on creditor committees, defended preferences and represented trustees in adversary litigation as well as professional liability and fraud claims, in state and federal courts. We work closely with you to provide your small business or corporation with the highest quality of legal representation in the most economical manner.
Cost-Effective Legal Solutions for Debt Collectors
Every dollar spent on legal proceedings reduces the amount our clients will recover, and we are very conscious of this fact. As a client, you will benefit from a practical and cost-conscious approach to debt collection. Access to a vast repository of legal resources and creative solutions help keep your costs to a minimum. Whether it is representing creditors in bankruptcies and foreclosures, negotiating payments or enforcing court orders, our goal is to give you an edge over your debtors. We can help you with all of your debt collection challenges.
Call McKenna Storer at 312-558-3900 (Chicago) or 815-334-9690 (Woodstock) for a consultation or to learn more about bankruptcy creditor and debt collection representation.