About

Provided by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Clients turn to our attorneys for help with litigation and transactions relating to all types of bankruptcy and insolvency issues. We're recognized for our experience in commercial and consumer matters, including a U.S. News national top ranking in Bankruptcy Litigation and Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, with attorneys ranked by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers.

Services include:

• Bankruptcy and creditors' rights, including committee representation

• Insolvency planning and transactions

• Loan workouts

• Collections and repossessions

• Foreclosures

• Lien disputes and quiet title litigation

• Chapters 7, 13, and 11 representation

We represent buyers and sellers in sales arising out of bankruptcy, insolvency, and liquidation proceedings. We are involved in pre-bankruptcy planning and have served as trustees and examiners in large Chapter 11 cases. We represent Creditors' Committees, Bondholders' Committees, Trustees, and Examiners, and serve as state court receivers. In Chapter 11 proceedings, we have represented secured lenders with collateral including real estate, accounts receivable, and intellectual property. We assist clients with distressed asset transactions involving hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants, hotels, golf courses, office buildings, and more.

We have handled numerous consumer credit trials before U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for mortgage companies, automotive creditors, and secured lenders.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Tennessee

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What the Team is Known For

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz exhibits notable strength in a wide range of bankruptcy-related proceedings. The team regularly advises on Chapter 11 cases, liquidation proceedings and asset sales. Notable clients include hospitals and banks.

Notable Practitioners

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E Franklin Childress, Jr
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E Franklin Childress, Jr
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Memphis-based Franklin Childress has an impressive creditors' rights practice along with broader bankruptcy expertise. He represents debtors, secured and unsecured creditors and other parties in matters such as Chapter 11 proceedings.

He provides good advice.

John Rowland
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John Rowland
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Band 2

John Rowland is a notable practitioner based in Nashville. He is able to assist clients with a variety of bankruptcy and restructuring-related matters.

John has great experience and a balanced approach.

John is practical, knowledgeable and does well in court.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

E Franklin Childress, Jr
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E Franklin Childress, Jr
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Band 1
John Rowland
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John Rowland
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Band 2

Members

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