About

Provided by Taft

Attorneys in Taft's Bankruptcy and Restructuring practice represent clients in virtually every aspect of complex litigation and transactions involving financially distressed businesses, including the acquisition and sale of assets and claims; the prosecution and defense of preference and fraudulent conveyance claims; the formation and implementation of credit policies and procedures; the structuring of loans and other financing arrangements involving debtor-in-possession financing, letters of credit, leasing and floor-planning; and the negotiation and formulation of out-of-court restructuring arrangements and chapter 11 reorganization plans. Our experience also includes lien protection and asset recovery, pre-bankruptcy workouts, Uniform Commercial Code matters and asset protection.

Our attorneys have extensive experience in the automotive, steel, telecommunications, basic manufacturing, retail and wholesale goods, and distressed debt trading industries. We frequently lecture at local seminars in our markets and at national programs for audiences that include attorneys, commercial lenders, accountants, industry trade groups and bar associations.

The practice consists of experienced partners and associates spread among the firm's Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Minneapolis offices.


Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Ohio

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Taft is notably recognized for its representation of creditors and debtors in matters including asset recovery, fraudulent conveyance claims and bankruptcy litigation. The firm has particular strength in handling the real estate aspects of bankruptcy, with notable experience in the manufacturing and healthcare sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Taft represents hospitals with opioid related claims against Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family in the bankruptcy court.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Timothy J Hurley
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Band 1

Timothy Hurley, a leading lawyer in the Ohio bankruptcy space, is frequently called upon for his wealth of experience advising all parties involved in high-stakes bankruptcy and restructuring matters, across both litigation and transactional work.

Tim gives clients quick advice based on clinical knowledge of his field.

Tim provides clients with excellent insight and guidance throughout the bankruptcy process.

W Timothy Miller
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W Timothy Miller
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Timothy Miller's practice sees him regularly advise on distressed transactional matters, recovery issues and business restructuring.

Timothy is really good strong lawyer, pragmatic and gets brought onto complex things. He is a smart guy.

Bruce Lowe
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Bruce Lowe
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Band 4
Bruce Lowe draws from almost four decades of experience to counsel clients facing high-stakes insolvency litigation, workouts and wider Chapter 11 proceedings. He also counsels on bankruptcy-related real estate issues on behalf of both landlords and tenants.

Bruce is a master of the art of negotiation, always providing unflinching professionalism no matter how tumultuous the situation gets.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Timothy J Hurley
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W Timothy Miller
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W Timothy Miller
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Band 3
Bruce Lowe
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Bruce Lowe
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Band 4