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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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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.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Tennessee

Band 2

Band 2


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.

Strengths

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  • Baker Donelson have strong regional knowledge and expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1E Franklin Childress, Jr
    Band 1E Franklin Childress, Jr

    E Franklin Childress, Jr

    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.
    • Franklin is a good and practical lawyer with strong business sense and the ability to think strategically.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • Band 2John Rowland
    Band 2John Rowland

    John Rowland

    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 Rowland has a great practice and reputation.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • John is a veteran lawyer and knows how to work with others to drive a consensus in a multi-party situation.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

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Tennessee

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