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Carlton Fields

Bankruptcy Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : Florida


Carlton Fields

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Our extensive insolvency, reorganization, and restructuring practice includes the representation of foreign and domestic commercial lenders, creditors’ committees, unsecured creditors, Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 trustees, court-appointed receivers, assignees, landlords, bondholders, and purchasers of assets of bankruptcy estates. We have also represented debtors in possession in several large Chapter 11 cases.

Our attorneys have wide-ranging experience with loan workouts, debt restructuring, federal bankruptcy matters, state court insolvency proceedings, and all related litigation and transactional matters, including Chapter 15 proceedings, Section 363 sales, post-petition lending, contested confirmation hearings and objections to discharge. We have defended some of the largest and most complex director and officer claims in Florida and elsewhere, and have prosecuted and defended significant preference and fraudulent transfer claims. Our attorneys have also represented creditors and assignors in many of the most complex assignments for the benefit of creditors around the country.

Members of our group include a SIPC liquidation trustee, business bankruptcy attorneys board certified by the American Board of Certification, and former presidents and board members of local bankruptcy bar associations.

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What the Team is Known For
Carlton Fields' practitioners are experienced across creditor and debtor work, with a long history in the field. The team acts for both secured and unsecured parties as well as advising directors and officers on claims for breach of fiduciary duty. The group enjoys a growing reputation for its expertise in liquidation matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Carlton Fields represented Phil von Kahle as assignee for the benefit of creditors in the Quick Trip Express Freight Service liquidation.

Strengths

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  • Carlton Fields is a tremendous bankruptcy and litigation firm.

    Bankruptcy Litigation respondentUSA
  • The Carlton Fields bankruptcy litigation lawyers are very agile and highly skilled. They are ready to jump into any litigation matter relating to bankruptcy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Donald  Kirk
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    Donald Kirk

    Donald Kirk, leader of the firm's bankruptcy group, has a broad bankruptcy practice, with capabilities ranging from advising on director and officer liability to acting on cases of distressed M&A.

    • Donald is extremely business-oriented and pragmatic.

      Bankruptcy Litigation respondentUSA
    • Donald is a very sophisticated and practical attorney, he is not afraid to litigate but also not afraid to resolve cases. He is excellent.

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    • Don is a thoughtful writer and an effective courtroom advocate.

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Ranked Individuals at Carlton Fields (2)

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Florida: North & Central

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