Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Florida: North & Central
What the team is known for
Trenam has a distinguished team that represents a full range of clients in bankruptcy matters, including debtors, creditors and trustees. The group's areas of expertise include commercial insolvencies. The practitioners offer additional capabilities in areas such as construction and real estate law.
Strengths
"The firm has a strong and diverse team who are always able to address my needs."
"Trenam has a great team of professionals that can help with any problem."
"Trenam has a specialist for every phase in bankruptcy proceedings."
Work highlights
Trenam represented the judgment creditor holding an $8.5 million judgment against Parusa Investment Corp. and FICO Financial Corp.
Notable practitioners
Lara Fernandez focuses her practice on financial institutions, fiduciaries/trustees and private equity groups in business reorganizations, bankruptcy litigation, commercial foreclosures and workouts, and loan modifications. "Lara is a certified bankruptcy business lawyer and has a keen sense for business matters. She is calm and great at responding to clients. Lara provides a quality product." "She is a lovely creditor-side attorney who is practical and easy to work with."
Lynn Welter Sherman is well regarded for her expertise in a wide range of bankruptcy issues. She acts for companies in distress and represents financial institutions in bankruptcy proceedings. "Ms. Sherman is an all-around wonderful lawyer with great depth and variety of experience." "She is a well-seasoned and encouraging lawyer."
Stephanie Lieb is sought after by banks and other financial institutions for her impressive representation of creditors. She is well equipped to handle Chapter 11 cases. "She is a very talented lawyer with the skills and connections to get the job done." "Stephanie is a wonderful attorney who is a good resource from a debtor or creditor perspective. She is thoughtful, practical, polite, professional and strategic. Her experience gives her a wide breadth of knowledge."
Rhys Leonard is noted for his ability to assist in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases. He has further experience providing counsel on issues related to avoidance actions and allegations of fraudulent transfers. "Rhys demonstrated superior research and writing skills."
