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Chapter 7 Commercial Bankruptcy Strategies: Leading Lawyers on Counseling Clients, Filing a Proof of Claim, and Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of Bankruptcy (Inside The Minds)
Chapter 7 Commercial Bankruptcy Strategies Leading Lawyers on Counseling Clients Filing a Proof of Claim and Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of Bankruptcy - Inside The Minds Author:Multiple Authors Chapter 7 Commercial Bankruptcy Strategies is an authoritative, insider's perspective on key strategies for representing and advising companies filing for Chapter 7 liquidation. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the preliminary stages of a Chapter 7 filing, including identifyin... more »g the typical industries seeking bankruptcy protection, evaluating the readiness and eligibility of the client to file, exploring bankruptcy options and alternatives, and communicating the immediate and long-term benefits of liquidation. These top lawyers offer advice on expediting the filing timeline, understanding the trustee's pivotal role, analyzing the legal and financial elements involved, and implementing a discharge. From developing a case strategy to meeting client expectations, these authors explain their best practices for collecting and filing a complete Chapter 7 petition. Additionally, these leaders reveal the differences between a Chapter 7 versus a Chapter 11 filing and discuss how to manage the conversion of a voluntary Chapter 11 case to an involuntary Chapter 7 liquidation. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving area of law. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. David J. Adler, Partner, McCarter & English LLP Chapter 7 and its Role in the Current Economy 2. Alan Nisselson, Partner and Leslie S. Barr, Special Counsel, Windels Marx Lane & Mittendorf LLP Commercial Strategies in Chapter 7 Filings 3. Patrick M. Jones, Partner, Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP - Commercial Liquidations Under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code: Right for Some, Not for Others 4. David B. Wheeler, Member, Moore & Van Allen PLLC Why File Chapter 7 5. Marcy E. Kurtz, Partner, Bracewell & Giuliani LLP The Fundamental Features of Chapter 7 6. Salvatore A. Barbatano, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP Key Considerations in a Business Chapter 7 Filing 7. Roseann Oliver & Daniel A. Zazove, Partners, Perkins Coie LLP Commercial Chapter 7 Bankruptcies: Issues and Strategies Appendices Include: Appendix A: ยง 704. Duties of Trustee Appendix B: Sections 544, 547, 548, 549, and 550 of Bankruptcy Code Appendix C: Form of Trustee s Motion to Sell Assets Pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code Appendix D: Bankruptcy Filings Appendix E: U.S. Bankruptcy Courts Appendix F: Proof of Claim Form Appendix G: Motions For Relief From Stay Form« less