Department profile
Bayard, P.A.

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Delaware


Bayard, P.A.

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Bayard Business Restructuring and Insolvency attorneys:

  • have a long history of providing services in bankruptcy cases to troubled private and public companies, trustees, lenders, boards of directors, purchasers and official committees of unsecured creditors, equity holders and retirees.
  • have participated as lead, local or conflicts counsel in many significant bankruptcy cases in the Delaware Bankruptcy Court and across the country over the last three decades.
  • are very experienced in state court insolvency proceedings, including assignments for the benefit of creditors, dissolution proceedings, receiverships and insurance company rehabilitations/liquidations.
  • are familiar with and appear regularly in the State of Delaware Chancery Court.
  • are adept at out-of-court restructurings and dispositions of distressed assets.
  • represent clients across a broad spectrum of business sectors, including energy and utilities; financial services and banking; chemical; manufacturing; insurance; automotive; airline; transportation; professional services; communications; tourism; municipal; retail; construction; packaging; technology; electronics; healthcare; media; fast food; and real estate.
  • routinely present and write on matters concerning all areas of business restructuring and insolvency.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Delaware

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Bayard, P.A. offers a respected bankruptcy and restructuring practice catering to creditors' committees, debtors and other parties. The group is frequently involved in high-profile Chapter 11 cases and related litigation, and the firm has a specific focus on commercial or corporate enterprises.

Work Highlights

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  • Bayard, P.A. represented Rainbow Production Services, LLC and three affiliated companies in a Chapter 11 filing.

Strengths

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  • The Bayard team offers responsiveness and strong knowledge of local courts.

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  • The team is thoughtful and strategic.

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  • Bayard provides high-skill-level lawyering, creative thinking and attention to detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleNeil B Glassman
    Senior StatespeopleNeil B Glassman

    Neil B Glassman

    Neil Glassman continues to advise on complex insolvency proceedings. He is held in high esteem for the depth of his experience in bankruptcy cases arising from the insurance industry.
  • Band 4Ericka Johnson
    Band 4Ericka Johnson

    Ericka Johnson

    Ericka Johnson advises debtor-in-possession lenders, landlords and creditors across a range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and oil and gas. Her clients include Chapter 11 debtors and committees of unsecured creditors.
    • Ericka is very well regarded and is extremely on top of things. She is also great at managing teams and is very knowledgeable on bankruptcy issues.

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    • Ericka is well respected in the community and a pleasure to work with. I value her insight, experience and sophistication.

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    • Ericka is an expert – she knows the judges well and steers clients through whatever is going on in the courts. She is a phenomenal attorney who is super smart and provides commercial and practical advice.

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