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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.




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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.

Work Highlights

  • Berger Singerman represented Mark Healy as assignee for the benefit of creditors of Crystal Cruises, LLC, Crystal Holdings US LLC and Crystal Aircruises LLC in Miami-Dade County Florida.

Strengths

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"Berger Singerman's attorneys bring a high level of sophistication to all issues. They are incredibly responsive to both clients' and partners' needs."

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"The firm is adept at complex matters and is devoted to maximizing the rights of the debtors or maximizing the rights of the creditors."

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"Berger Singerman is a local powerhouse in Florida. It covers a wide breadth of practice areas and has a deep bench of people."

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Steven Singerman
Paul Steven Singerman
Star Individuals
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.
"Working with Paul is an absolute pleasure. He's a straight shooter who knows the law and the bankruptcy judges exceptionally well."
"Paul is an excellent lawyer. He is business-minded, cares about the substance and achieves good results."
"Paul has mastered the heart of legal thinking and analysis and synthesis of case facts. He leaves you feeling confident that he has his eye and fingerprints on your case from its inception to its final closing."
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Jordi Guso
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Jordi Guso
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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 is the consummate man that you want in court for advocacy."
"Jordi is really articulate and thinks on his feet. His strategy is excellent and he can handle difficult cases really well."
"Jordi is a very practical, structured guy who knows how to take all of the blocking and tackling. He is practical and well regarded in my view and in the local community."
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Brian G Rich
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Brian G Rich
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Brian Rich is a well-regarded bankruptcy practitioner. He regularly represents trustees and fiduciaries in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 negotiations and out-of-court reorganizations.
"Brian is a trusted adviser with practical but creative advice on all matters."
"Brian is a seasoned professional and is well respected. He is diligent and a good communicator with the client."
"He can solve problems and get resolutions. Part of his strength is his ability to keep at it and get over the finish line."
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Christopher A. Jarvinen
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Christopher A. Jarvinen
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Band 2
Christopher Jarvinen has extensive experience in bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He is particularly skilled in handling Chapter 11 cases.
"Christopher has an international practice and is a man for all seasons. He has been all over the world studying, and this has made him a smart man and a great lawyer. He is reliable, honest and professional."
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Edward J. Peterson, III
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Edward Peterson has developed a broad restructuring practice. He regularly advises debtors on bankruptcy proceedings and is recognized for his work with Chapter 11 bankruptcies.
"He is an upstanding professional and makes resolutions."
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Ilyse Homer
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Ilyse Homer
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Band 2
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 and financial services.
"Her written product is second to none."
"She is a great appellate lawyer."
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James D Gassenheimer
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James D Gassenheimer
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Band 2
James Gassenheimer focuses his practice on matters relating to litigation, including commercial, bankruptcy, insurance and product liability litigation.
"He is honest, responsive and always prepared."
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Nicolette Vilmos
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Nicolette Vilmos
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Band 4
Nicolette Vilmos is noted for her skilled handling of a range of restructuring matters. She regularly acts for clients including debtors and trustees.
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Michael Niles
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Michael Niles
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Up and Coming
Michael Niles focuses his practice on commercial bankruptcy, creditors' rights, bankruptcy litigation and commercial real estate transactions.
"He is extremely knowledgeable, has a calm demeanor and is very studious."
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Sam Capuano
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Sam Capuano
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Up and Coming
Sam Capuano focuses his practice on matters involving assignment for the benefit of creditors and out-of-court workouts.
"He is young but driven and knowledgeable."
"He offers a good range of service and capability."
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Florida

Bankruptcy Litigation
Paul Steven Singerman
Paul Steven Singerman
Star Individuals
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Jordi Guso
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Jordi Guso
1
Band 1
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James D Gassenheimer
2
James D Gassenheimer
2
Band 2
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Ilyse Homer
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Ilyse Homer
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Band 3
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Nicolette Vilmos
4
Nicolette Vilmos
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Florida: North & Central

Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Brian G Rich
2
Brian G Rich
2
Band 2
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2
Edward J. Peterson, III
2
Band 2
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Nicolette Vilmos
5
Nicolette Vilmos
5
Band 5
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Michael Niles
U
Michael Niles
U
Up and Coming
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Florida: South

Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Paul Steven Singerman
Paul Steven Singerman
Star Individuals
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Jordi Guso
1
Jordi Guso
1
Band 1
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Christopher A. Jarvinen
2
Christopher A. Jarvinen
2
Band 2
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Ilyse Homer
2
Ilyse Homer
2
Band 2
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Sam Capuano
U
Sam Capuano
U
Up and Coming
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Industries

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commercial aviation

distribution

healthcare

hospitality

private equity

real estate and real estate related restructuring matters

retail