Akerman represents creditors holding mortgages and liens on business assets when their borrowers file Chapter 7, 9, 11, or 13 cases in bankruptcy court. We verify the validity of the loan documents and analyze whether reorganization is feasible and favorable to the client or whether the collateral should be liquidated.
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Experience in the verification of validity of loan documents and perfection of the lien |
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Advise clients in how to obtain maximum recovery from the collateral in the fastest way |
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Represent secured creditors in filing and prosecuting appropriate pleadings in Bankruptcy Court |
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Experience in conducting hearings and trials in Bankruptcy Court |
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Experience in filing and prosecuting motions for relief from stay to allow foreclosure of mortgages and enforcement of liens |
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Experience in filing and prosecuting objections to confirmation of plans of reorganization, including objections to cramdown |
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Represent creditors in negotiating terms of plans of reorganizations |
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"This full-service national firm commands great respect for its creditor-side representation. The firm is also representing over 50 claw back defendants in the Madoff case in New York, demonstrating the team's aptitude in Ponzi-related matters. It also enjoys a strong reputation for its receivership work." (Chambers USA) |
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U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized as a national tier one law firm for Litigation - Bankruptcy |
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U.S. News - Best Lawyers: Recognized in the national Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law category |
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Law 360: Ranked among the top 100 Bankruptcy law firms |
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Chambers USA: Ranked as one of the leading Bankruptcy/Restructuring law firms in Florida since 2003 |
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The Best Lawyers in America: Top listed in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Florida |
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PLC Which Lawyer?: Leading Restructuring and Insolvency law firm in Miami, FL |
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