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Bush Kornfeld is a premier commercial restructuring/bankruptcy boutique firm serving Pacific Northwest businesses since 1992 and maintains the perhaps the largest exclusively creditor-debtor practice in the state of Washington.

The firm's practice focuses almost exclusively on commercial debtor and creditor issues, with an emphasis on representing companies in out-of-court workouts, restructuring efforts, Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, and state court receiverships.

The firm’s lawyers have deep experience solving financial problems in a wide variety of sectors, including tech, retail, real estate, agriculture/dairy, grocery, commercial fishing, blockchain/cryptocurrency, telecom, wood products, biotech, distributorships/wholesale operations, and financial institutions.

Representing large and small companies, receivers, commercial lessors, and creditors in diverse industries located across the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, the firm has built a reputation for creative and effective problem solving of challenging and complex business and financial challenges.

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What the Team is Known For

Bush Kornfeld boasts a preeminent bankruptcy practice group, especially lauded for its work with commercial debtors across the Pacific Northwest. The firm has significant experience acting for companies in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, restructurings and out-of-court workouts. Its lawyers are further noted for their representation of trustees, receivers and creditors, with expertise across a number of sectors including retail, real estate, healthcare, shipping and commercial fishing.

Work Highlights

  • Bush Kornfeld served as debtor’s counsel in the Chapter 11 case of Northwest Renewable Energy Group before the US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington.

Strengths

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Bush Kornfeld handles our most complex multi-jurisdictional bankruptcies flawlessly. I have experience working with the major players around the country, and Bush Kornfeld match any national firm's capabilities.

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Bush Kornfeld distinguishes itself through its exceptional attention to detail, professional and strategic legal advice and full accountability in managing complex restructuring cases.

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Bush Kornfeld has an incredible stable of attorneys. Everyone stands out not just for their professionalism, but also for their creativity in reaching resolutions when possible, and for the courtesy they bring to matters that must be tried when agreement proves elusive.

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Bush Kornfeld is the go-to bankruptcy and receivership boutique in Washington and beyond.

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Notable Practitioners

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Armand Kornfeld
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Armand Kornfeld
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Armand Kornfeld is well known for his leading creditor and debtor practice and for his focus on advising distressed companies. He regularly assists clients with Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court workouts.

Armand Kornfield stands as Seattle's preeminent bankruptcy attorney. He combines top legal knowledge with a deep understanding of multiple industries and the realities of businesses. He operates at the highest level of the profession.

Armand is a great bankruptcy lawyer and a pleasure to work with.

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Christine Tobin-Presser
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Christine Tobin-Presser
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Christine Tobin-Presser has an enviable debtor-side client base that includes some of the state's largest companies. She assists these groups with Chapter 11 proceedings and debt restructuring.

Christine Tobin-Presser is one of the most effective advocates for distressed debtors I have ever seen.

Christine Tobin-Presser combines fierce advocacy with absolute integrity. She fights hard for clients while maintaining credibility with courts and opposing counsel. Her straight-shooting approach builds trust and accelerates negotiations.

Christine's attention to detail is excellent. She delivers clear, rigorous analysis and recommends the optimal strategy for each matter.

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James Day
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James Day
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James Day is an accomplished bankruptcy attorney who is noted for his skilled handling of Chapter 11 reorganizations.

I think very highly of James Day.

James Day is aggressive and effective - two critical features of a good debtor's counsel.

James Day is at the frontline of complicated bankruptcy cases.

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Thomas Buford III
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Thomas Buford III
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Thomas Buford is very well regarded for his representation of debtors in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

What sticks out about Thomas Buford is his professionalism and clearly deep knowledge and love of the bankruptcy code.

Thomas Buford represents the next generation of bankruptcy leadership. His government experience provides valuable perspective on bankruptcy cases.

Thomas Buford's presentations in front of the judge are exceptionally clear and persuasive, contributing directly to achieving the best outcomes.

Thomas Buford is a great communicator and is very good at obtaining solutions to complex issues.

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Aimee Willig
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Aimee Willig
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Aimee Willig is noted for her expert handling of bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings. She is especially adept at debtor representation.

Aimee Willig is a pleasure to work with and the glue that makes the Bush Kornfeld team run. She is a great support for others as well as a great writer and bankruptcy lawyer.

Aimee Willig is incredibly knowledgeable.

Aimee Willig is smart and responsive.

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Richard Keeton
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Richard Keeton
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Richard Keeton handles a variety of bankruptcy matters, with experience in the healthcare, agriculture and hospitality industries.

I am incredibly impressed with Richard Keeton's tenacity and persistence. His client was between a rock and a hard place, and Richard never quit. The case eventually settled, and it would not have gotten there without him.

Richard Keeton maintains his composure in very difficult cases and is able to fashion solutions where they are not readily apparent.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Armand Kornfeld
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Armand Kornfeld
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Christine Tobin-Presser
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Christine Tobin-Presser
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James Day
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James Day
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Thomas Buford III
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Thomas Buford III
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Aimee Willig
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Aimee Willig
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Richard Keeton
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Richard Keeton
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Members

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Lesley Bohleber

Richard Keeton

Clients

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Alaska Dispatch News, LLC

Ameridian Industries, LLC

Astria Health, et al.

Boise Food Services, Inc.

Brown & Cole Stores LLC

Coastal Community Bank

Cook Investments

Deep Ocean Expeditions, LLC

Door to Door Storage, Inc.

Frognal Estates, LLC

GSG Corporation

Hearts and Hands of Care, Inc.

Hook Line & Sinker, Inc.

In re Fairplay Financial

In re Something Silver, Inc.

In re WGUS FS LLC dba Tristrata Group

Kennewick Liquidation Trust

Kennewick Public Hospital District

Larry’s Markets, Inc.

Lettuce Fields, LLC

Mastro Bankruptcy

Meridian Sunrise Village LLC

Paneltech Products, Inc.

Port Townsend Paper

SYNNEX Corporation

Seattle Proton Center, LLC

Skagit Gardens, Inc.

Skippers, Inc.

Spokane Archdiocese

TC Global (Tully’s Coffee)

The American Numismatic Society

VICIS, Inc.

Wyckoff Farms, Inc.

Industries

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Bankruptcy and Commercial Litigation

Chapter 11 and 9 Representations

Committee and Creditor Representations

Mediation

Out-of-Court Restructurings

Receiverships

Trustee Representations