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Berger Singerman

Bankruptcy Litigation

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Berger Singerman's Business Reorganization Team’s experience, size, depth and national reputation distinguish Berger Singerman. We have worked hard to earn reputations for quality and consistently excellent results. Berger Singerman‘s Business Reorganization Team is one of the largest business reorganization practice groups in the Southeastern United States and has been involved in most of the largest bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructuring matters in our region. In addition, its Business Reorganization Team regularly handles restructuring and work out matters in other jurisdictions within the United States and abroad.

Key Service Areas
•Bankruptcy Litigation
•Complex Business Reorganizations
•Distressed Investments
•Receiverships and Trustee Representations
•“Loan to Own” Transactions, and Distressed Asset and Business Acquisitions
•Out of Court Work Outs
•Representations of Creditors and Creditors’ Committees
•Fraud, Misappropriation and Ponzi Scheme Matters

Berger Singerman's Business Reorganization Team includes two former Chief Bankruptcy Judges, three former bankruptcy judicial law clerks, a former Chapter 7 panel trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, and a former Chair of both the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar and its Bankruptcy/UCC Committee.




Industries (7)

  • real estate and real estate related restructuring matters
  • commercial aviation
  • retail
  • healthcare
  • distribution
  • hospitality
  • private equity

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Bankruptcy Litigation - Florida

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Berger Singerman remains a market-leading practice across a wide range of large and complex bankruptcy and restructuring issues. The group offers expertise across areas such as company and fiduciary assignments, debtor Chapter 11 cases, restructurings and distressed M&A. The team also possesses a strong offering in bankruptcy litigation and related appellate work. Its practitioners continue to be active in the aviation and healthcare sectors as well as in retail and hospitality. The firm is active on cross-jurisdictional matters, such as Chapter 15 filings and issues arising from cross-border Ponzi schemes.
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Work Highlights

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  • Berger Singerman serves as special litigation counsel to the post-confirmation Chapter 11 liquidating Trustee for the bankruptcy estates of Universal Health Care Group, Inc. (UHCG) and American ManagedCare, LLC.

Strengths

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  • Beyond the expertise in the bankruptcy arena, what sets Berger Singerman apart is the respect that the senior bankruptcy attorneys have inside the courtroom, especially with the bankruptcy judges, and even with their peers.

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  • What I have seen from Berger Singerman has been nothing short of exceptional.

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  • Berger Singerman is very strategic in assessing what the desired outcome is, what the cost is, what the timeline is and putting together a plan or a program as to how to maximize the outcome.

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  • Berger Singerman has best in class subject matter expertise on virtually any issue I bring to the table.

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  • As a firm, Berger Singerman is very commercially-oriented. It very much looks for business solutions and is very practical.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Steven Singerman
    Paul Steven Singerman

    Paul Steven Singerman

    Paul Singerman is co-chair to Berger Singerman. His practice area includes complex bankruptcy, commercial litigation, representation of fiduciaries in fraud cases, corporate governance, and distressed business mergers and acquisitions. He enjoys a stellar reputation in the market for his advice on Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings.

    • Paul is one of a kind; he is like an oracle in this world, super knowledgeable and he thinks about all his answers. I don't know how he does it, he is available 24/7 and makes you feel like you are his only client.

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    • Paul offers consistently sound business advice that is backed by years of extensive legal experience, and he always remains regulated in the face of tremendous controversy and acrimony.

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    • Paul is the go-to guy in this area.

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    • The depth of Paul's structuring knowledge and business acumen is unmatched, and he is extremely result-oriented.

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  • Brian G Rich
    Brian G Rich

    Brian G Rich

    Brian Rich is a well-regarded leading bankruptcy practitioner. He regularly represents trustees and fiduciaries in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 negotiations and out-of-court reorganizations. He also has notable expertise in litigious cases.

    • Brian is a savvy commercial bankruptcy lawyer who knows when and when not to litigate. He is very effective.

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    • Brian's service delivery is top-notch.

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    • Brian is a practical, thoughtful guy who knows how to manage people to get to an appropriate resolve, whether it is structuring a bankruptcy or managing through it.

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  • Jordi Guso
    Jordi Guso

    Jordi Guso

    Jordi Guso is an experienced bankruptcy litigator and negotiator. He is highly sought after by companies for his ability to advise on domestic and international matters. He has expertise advising clients in the telecommunications, transportation and healthcare industries.

    • Jordi is one of the most dedicated lawyers I know. He is 100% focused on his clients' goals and how to help them achieve those goals without taking on too much risk.

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    • Jordi is an extraordinary attorney, knows the bankruptcy code backwards and forwards. He has a great demeanor and is extremely practical.

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    • Jordi is a true leader; he is very thoughtful when coming up with creative solutions to complex problems. He always makes himself available and spends the time to understand small, but important details.

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    • Jordi is a great, thoughtful counselor who can orchestrate exceptional client outcomes.

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  • Edward J. Peterson, III
    Edward J. Peterson, III

    Edward J. Peterson, III

    Edward Peterson has a developed, broad restructuring practice. He regularly advises debtors on bankruptcy proceedings and is recognized for his work with Chapter 11 bankruptcies.

    • Edward is both responsive and thoughtful about business practicalities, in addition to understanding the complexity of legal issues.

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    • Ed is a tremendous lawyer. He is always just a phone call away and always supportive.

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  • Ilyse Homer
    Ilyse Homer

    Ilyse Homer

    Ilyse Homer focuses her practice on bankruptcy, creditors' rights, insolvency and assignments for the benefit of creditors. She often represents clients in matters involving healthcare, real estate and financial services.

    • Ilyse is a terrific advocate.

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    • Ilyse is one of the hardest-working, most knowledgeable and responsive attorneys who I have ever worked with.

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  • Amy Denton Mayer
    Amy Denton Mayer

    Amy Denton Mayer

    Amy Denton Mayer has in-depth experience in restructuring and represents both creditors and debtors. She is specifically adept at handling Chapter 11 and Subchapter V matters.

    • Amy has a dual accounting and law background, which is beneficial for bankruptcy work.

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    • Amy is a good, very diligent lawyer.

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  • Nicolette Vilmos
    Nicolette Vilmos

    Nicolette Vilmos

    Nicolette Vilmos is noted for her skilled handling of a range of restructuring matters. She regularly acts for clients including debtors and trustees, with expertise on both contentious and non-contentious matters.

    • She is a powerful lawyer with a substantial, well-respected practice.

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  • Michael Niles
    Michael Niles

    Michael Niles

    Michael Niles focuses his practice on commercial bankruptcy, creditors' rights, bankruptcy litigation and commercial real estate transactions.

    • Michael is thoroughly prepared and a really good advocate.

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    • Michael is accessible, easy to work with and looks for a resolution.

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  • Robin J Rubens
    Robin J Rubens

    Robin J Rubens

    Robin J Rubens has notable expertise representing assignees for creditors in Chapter 11 cases.

    • She is a tough as nails as a negotiator.

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    • Robin is extremely responsive to all communications. She is an innovative problem-solver.

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    • Robin is a jack of all trades. She is helpful with all aspects of a deal and is very detail-oriented.

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  • Sam Capuano
    Sam Capuano

    Sam Capuano

    Sam Capuano focuses his practice on matters involving assignment for the benefit of creditors, trustees and out-of-court workouts.

    • Sam is excellent at working in difficult situations.

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    • Sam's strength is that he is incredibly practical and business-minded.

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  • Clay Roberts
    Clay Roberts

    Clay Roberts

    Clay Roberts has a growing practice representing clients from a variety of industries in Chapter 11 cases.

    • Clay is constructive and reasonable; he's a great lawyer.

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    • Clay is both thoughtful and responsive. Additionally, he is very detail-oriented and collaborative. He is willing to take on whatever role is needed.

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