Expertise > Creditor Rights and Bankruptcy

Over the years while representing numerous private businesses concerning their credit and collection policies, we have been called upon to review, analyze and develop credit applications, guaranty forms, security agreements, loan agreements, promissory notes, mortgages and proposed contractual commitments.

We also consult and advise our clients on risk management and avoiding collection disputes by developing procedures that enhance the effectiveness of their collection procedure. This includes advice during contractual review, work orders, change orders, releases, lien waivers and other related documents.

Our practice includes prosecuting Mechanic’s Liens claims, Payment Bond claims and collection claims. When collection on claims and judgments are necessary, our lawyers are experienced and knowledgeable in the methods and means to optimize the recovery process.

We have represented secured and non-secured creditors in a variety of workout agreements and bankruptcy matters. Our firm has been involved in a number of the most complex Bankruptcy filings within the Northern District of New York. Our clients range from Creditors, Chapter 7 Trustees, Statutory Unsecured Creditors Committee, Lenders, Sureties, Trade Creditors and parties acquiring assets out of a Bankruptcy Proceeding.

Our attorneys have served as special Trustees to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court as well as special counsel to Debtor Trustees in asset recovery.

In representation of our client interests within the Bankruptcy Court we have litigated a variety of disputes involving dischargeability of indebtedness, claim priority status, cram-down issues and claim entitlement issues.