About

Provided by Dilworth Paxson LLP

Dilworth’s Bankruptcy & Insolvency Group is one of the largest bankruptcy, debtor, and creditor rights and insolvency practices in the Philadelphia region including New Jersey. Our lawyers regularly represent commercial borrowers and debtors, secured lenders, unsecured trade creditors, and Chapter 7 and 11 trustees in a wide variety of industries and cases. Our representation of these diverse, and philosophically adverse parties, provides our lawyers with the unique ability to appreciate, understand, and quickly analyze the key issues faced by each of these parties.


Dilworth Paxson’s Bankruptcy & Insolvency Group has lawyers who focus on Chapter 11 cases and state-court insolvency proceedings and maintain a litigation-oriented practice, as well as lawyers that focus their transactional skills on out-of-court workouts and debt restructurings. Our lawyers have represented clients in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings across the nation and proactively address and defend our clients with an eye to a prompt, favorable, and cost-effective resolution.


The cumulative experience of the members of the Bankruptcy & Insolvency Group has proven invaluable in recognized industry groups ranging from chemicals, coal, commercial real estate development, health care, and hospitality to publishing, retail, telecommunications, and technology.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dilworth Paxson LLP has a comprehensive bankruptcy and restructuring team that advises distressed companies from various sectors, including publishing, real estate and technology. It is particularly noted for its strength in representing debtors and lenders in complex Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. It is also well versed in creditors' rights and corporate restructurings.

Work Highlights

  • Dilworth Paxson LLP represented the board of directors with respect to the prepackaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lawrence McMichael Esq
Star Individuals
Lawrence McMichael maintains a prominent bankruptcy practice that frequently sees him handle high-value proceedings.

He is responsive and attentive.

Larry McMichael is a real powerhouse and has played a leading role in most of the major bankruptcy filings in Philadelphia.

3
Anne Marie Aaronson
3
Band 3
Anne Marie Aaronson is experienced in counseling debtors on bankruptcy matters including workouts and out-of-court restructurings.
3
James M Matour
3
Band 3

James Matour has a broad practice which encompasses workouts, restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings.

James is a smart lawyer.

3
Martin J Weis
3
Band 3
Martin Weis has a well-regarded practice representing all types of clients in bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He often represents client in trial and appellate courts in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

Martin is extremely well prepared and his years of experience allow him to use the best practices for each case.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dilworth Paxson LLP

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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Lawrence McMichael Esq
Star Individuals
3
Anne Marie Aaronson
3
Band 3
3
James M Matour
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Band 3
3
Martin J Weis
3
Band 3