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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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Bradley attorneys have extensive regional and national experience in representing debtors and lenders in Chapter 11 cases, bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy commercial litigation, out-of-court workouts, and restructurings. They regularly serve as counsel to businesses with unsecured claims and complex contractual relationships with Chapter 11 debtors; bondholders and indenture trustees in reorganization and liquidation cases; lenders involving criticized loans to businesses across various industries and secured by collateral of all types; and clients acquiring distressed businesses, assets, and loans.

Their clients include major financial firms and organizations, as well as numerous regional and local banks and lenders. They also serve businesses across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, utilities construction, real estate, automotive, manufacturing, and retail. Their attorneys regularly counsel municipalities and other public entities in restructuring matters, including – most notably – Jefferson County, Alabama, in one of the most prominent municipal bankruptcies in the country.

Bradley handles a broad range of legal matters, including negotiated, out-of-court workouts; negotiated or contested Chapter 11 plans, debtor-in-possession financing; Section 363 sales; stay relief; and receiverships. In addition, their attorneys have experience in dealing with all types of assets, including real estate, accounts, inventory, equipment, and intellectual property.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Alabama

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings has a market-leading legal team in Alabama for bankruptcy work, assisting distressed businesses and municipalities on big-ticket Chapter 11 and Chapter 9 matters across the state. The firm is recognized for its regulatory compliance advice to banking clients and its stellar reputation in bankruptcy-related litigation. It has extensive experience handling cases in the mining, energy and healthcare sectors and is further noted for its work in loan restructuring and securities fraud.

Work Highlights

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  • Bradley Arant Boult Cummings represented Aspire Healthcare in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of LaVie Care Centers.

Strengths

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  • The team at Bradley Arant provides excellent service.

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  • The team at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings are very responsive and provide a superior depth of experience and talented lawyers.

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  • Bradley Arant provides subject matter expertise that is best in class.

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  • I can't think of a matter that I would not trust Bradley Arant to handle. They have the attorneys with the experience and skill to handle just about anything.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Jay R Bender
    Band 1Jay R Bender

    Jay R Bender

    Jay Bender is held in high esteem for his able handling of restructuring matters and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for both creditors and debtors. His clients include companies in the energy, natural resources and construction sectors, as well as public bodies.
    • Jay has always been an excellent attorney.

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    • Jay is a go-to counsellor for bankruptcy matters. He offers superior experience, judgment and market knowledge.

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    • Jay is a top-notch bankruptcy lawyer with a broad-based practice on both the creditor and debtor side.

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  • Band 2Chris Glenos
    Band 2Chris Glenos

    Chris Glenos

    Chris Glenos is particularly skilled in handling bankruptcy matters, with recognized expertise in litigation. He acts for a range of clients across the healthcare, construction and finance sectors.
    • Chris is a top-notch litigator and bankruptcy attorney.

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    • Chris provides knowledge, strategic vision and tactical effectiveness.

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    • Chris is a fantastic creditor lawyer with deep experience.

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  • Band 2T. Parker Griffin Jr.
    Band 2T. Parker Griffin Jr.

    T. Parker Griffin Jr.

    Parker Griffin assists with workouts and loan restructurings, as well as consumer bankruptcy disputes on both the creditor and debtor sides. His clients include senior living companies and construction companies, in addition to a number of banks.
    • Parker is a wonderful resource.

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    • If Parker is handling my case, I know that I can sleep well at night.

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    • Parker is a best-in-class bankruptcy and collections lawyer.

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