
Department profile
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
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Stearns Weaver Miller’s Bankruptcy/Restructuring Department represents parties in the extension, restructuring and working out of secured and unsecured credit facilities and routinely handles financings secured by a variety of assets, including commercial real estate. We represent debtors, creditors, trustees, receivers, landlords, asset purchasers, and other parties in bankruptcy cases, court receiverships, assignment for the benefit of creditors proceedings, and out-of-court work-outs. We handle the defense and prosecution of director and officer liability cases and litigate complex insolvency-related cases in federal and state courts.
Our Bankruptcy/Restructuring Department represents large national and regional companies in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings, including airlines, manufacturing and retail concerns, financial institutions, and one of the nation's largest hotel management concerns. We also handled two of the largest Chapter 11 reorganizations ever administered in the Southern District of Florida.
We also have an active Chapter 15 practice, assisting foreign representatives and parties involved in these matters.
When representing creditors, particularly secured creditors in foreclosure proceedings, our team does not allow the filing of bankruptcy proceedings to intimidate or delay our clients in pursuing their rights and obtaining expeditious results. Our creditor practice includes the representation of US and foreign banks and other institutional creditors.
Chambers Review
Recognized for its coverage of a broad spectrum of bankruptcy and restructuring-related issues, both in and out of court. Operates a highly-regarded creditor practice as well as representing a variety of other key stakeholders in bankruptcy litigation and Chapter 11 reorganizations. Acts for a broad range of clients, including airlines, international financial institutions and retail organizations. Notable strength in receiverships, both in terms of serving as receiver and representing those in this position.
Work Highlights
- Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A. represented Wells Fargo in the liquidation of American Purchasing Services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stearns Weaver is a very sophisticated law firm with talented, skilled bankruptcy lawyers."
"They take a goal-oriented, pragmatic approach to matters."
"They are well organized and move the ball along nicely in the matters they handle."
"Stearns Weaver is a very sophisticated law firm with talented, skilled bankruptcy lawyers."
"They take a goal-oriented, pragmatic approach to matters."
"They are well organized and move the ball along nicely in the matters they handle."
Notable Practitioners

Patricia Redmond is a well-regarded lawyer who regularly handles cross-border Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases.
"She is a phenomenal bankruptcy attorney who has earned a good reputation over many years for handling high-level matters. She combines substantive knowledge with practicality." "She's always able to navigate challenging issues and get a result for her client, even in the most difficult situations."

Drew Dillworth co-heads the department and impresses with his trustee and receiver practice. He regularly works on Chapter 11 cases.
"He's on top of the issues in cases. He is very practical and pragmatic in trying to get matters resolved in a way that benefits his clients." "He moves cases through the system quickly and efficiently. He's super levelheaded and able to get really good results for his client."

Eric Silver regularly handles matters for liquidating trustees, as well as secured and unsecured creditors. His client base also includes debtors.
"He's even-keeled, looks at a case with a cool mind and focuses on what the case resolution needs to be." "He's very knowledgeable, efficient and results-oriented."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
Florida
Florida: South



Members
Provided by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.

Head of Department
Jonathan Vair
Kristopher Pearson

Head of Department