Partner-level Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Partner-level Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy Attorney
The candidate will be responsible for a broad range of topics, issues, and proceedings, including out-of-court workout negotiation and documentation for banks and commercial lenders, state and federal court litigation, and bankruptcy. Will aggressively represent clients across the platform and geographic reach in a wide variety of industries while finding practical and creative solutions in distressed financial situations. Assist clients from financial institutions to multi-million dollar corporations with the myriad of concerns that their business and legal teams face. Manage and advise on any manner of issues ranging from contractual disputes to lender liability issues, dealer floorplan financing matters, non-compete litigation, construction contracts, estate and trust disputes, real estate contracts and leases, and other contractual and unfair trade practices claims. Help clients navigate mergers and acquisitions issues concerning shareholder's rights and disputes, claims against officers and directors, and derivative actions. Assist with enforcement of loan and lease obligations and foreclosures associated with a broad cross-section of commercial properties (including multifamily developments, malls, hotels, office buildings, and industrial properties), UCC collateral (including accounts, equipment, inventory, general intangibles, and others), royalty agreements, oil and gas rights, vessels, and even seafood. Understand and navigate laws and procedures related to creditors' rights, mortgages, and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) security interests as well as assisting clients in prioritizing legal issues. Must have significant experience in representing financial institutions both in commercial bankruptcy and commercial loan workouts and restructurings and in complex consumer bankruptcy litigation matters. Must have a substantial and self-sufficient book of portable business (ideally $600,000+) as well as a demonstrated drive and the potential for additional business generation.

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