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Bernstein Shur’s business restructuring and insolvency attorneys represent clients throughout the United States, including the busy reorganization courts in Delaware, the Southern District of New York, and the Eastern District of Virginia. Within New England, the group plays a significant role in the majority of business bankruptcy and Chapter 11 cases filed, with an emphasis on the representation of debtors in Chapter 11, as well as purchasers of assets. Outside New England, members of the group have represented private equity funds and other asset purchasers in section 363 and plan sales of assets, as well as major parties-in-interest in Chapter 11 cases and business bankruptcy-related litigation. The group includes two American College of Bankruptcy Fellows, a former President of the American Bankruptcy Institute (“ABI”), and a recent recipient of the ABI’s “40 Under 40” award to rising stars in the field.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Maine

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What the Team is Known For

Bernstein Shur has a standout bankruptcy group offering extensive expertise in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and is best known for its representation of debtors. The firm demonstrates notable proficiency in other bankruptcy-related matters, including workouts and asset sales and regularly acts for national clients in the real estate and healthcare sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Bernstein Shur represented Vervent in connection with the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filing of Tricolor Holdings and affiliates, a subprime auto dealer and loan servicer, in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sam Anderson
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Sam Anderson
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Sam Anderson is cochair of Bernstein's business restructuring and insolvency practice group and offers a wealth of experience in bankruptcy proceedings, workouts and contentious matters.

Sam is great to work with. He is a practical dealmaker who doesn't waste time.

Adam Prescott
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Adam Prescott
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Adam Prescott advises a broad range of clients in complex bankruptcy proceedings, offering experience in workouts, Chapter 11 proceedings and litigation.

Adam's performance has made him our go-to person.

Adam is a tremendous lawyer, and I trust him implicitly.

Adam is smart, capable and practical. He works on each case efficiently.

Ranked Lawyers at
Bernstein Shur

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Sam Anderson
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Sam Anderson
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Adam Prescott
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Adam Prescott
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