Department profile
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Rankings

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - North Carolina

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Parker Poe maintains a strong state-wide reputation for its broad insolvency practice, featuring expertise in workouts, litigation and other types of bankruptcy work from its offices in Charlotte and Raleigh. The firm is particularly strong in acting for financial institutions, with considerable expertise in matters arising from financial derivative transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein represented Citizens Bank in connection with a defaulted USD68 million senior mortgage loan on Centennial Tower in Atlanta.

Strengths

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  • The firm has strength at all levels and is able to handle a wide variety of matters in different areas of the law.

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  • Parker Poe has great expertise and great education ability. They are good at educating the client and giving clear informative advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Brian Darer
    Band 2Brian Darer

    Brian Darer

    Brian Darer centers his Raleigh-based practice on bankruptcy matters, with notable expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings. He acts for numerous clients from the financial services sector.
    • Brian Darer is a really good lawyer. He is well respected.

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  • Band 2Kiah T Ford
    Band 2Kiah T Ford

    Kiah T Ford

    Kiah Ford is considered a first port of call for lenders and creditors facing highly complex bankruptcy litigation, loan workouts and distressed M&A mandates.
    • Kiah Ford is very informative, takes the time to educate clients and makes matters understandable. He gives solid, practical, commercial advice.

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  • Band 3William Esser
    Band 3William Esser

    William Esser

    William Esser advises a range of clients on bankruptcy and creditors' rights issues, as well as loan workouts and foreclosures. He has particular expertise in Chapter 11 matters.

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