Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds
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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
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. Also well versed in creditors' rights and corporate restructurings.
Strengths
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"Dilworth Paxson is often involved in high-profile debtor cases and is well regarded in Philadelphia."
"Dilworth Paxson is often involved in high-profile debtor cases and is well regarded in Philadelphia."
Notable Practitioners
Lawrence McMichael maintains a prominent bankruptcy practice that frequently sees him handle high-value proceedings.
"Lawrence is a consummate bankruptcy lawyer who is well respected for his long career."
"Lawrence is well known within the community, and nationally."
James Matour has a broad practice which encompasses workouts, restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings.
Anne Marie Aaronson is experienced in counseling debtors on bankruptcy matters including workouts and out-of-court restructurings.
"Anne Marie is a great, practical and smart lawyer."
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 a respectful, calm, level-headed and practical lawyer, even in contentious matters."
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