Practice Areas & Industries: Akerman Senterfitt

Practice/Industry Group Overview

A fact of life in a dynamic economy: bankruptcy happens. However, there are ways to contain its consequences. The experienced attorneys in our Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Practice are well versed in the means of limiting the potential loss to creditors (or representatives of creditors' interests) of a company facing bankruptcy.

One of the largest groups of bankruptcy attorneys in Florida, we represent clients in every major market area of the state, and are able to handle a number of complex cases simultaneously.

This capability, as well as our strong track record within a number of industries, has led to a steady stream of referrals from law firms and in-house counsel nationwide, as well as numerous receivership appointments by the SEC and others.

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Our creditor representation work occurs on three levels. First, in consultation with our corporate department, the largest in Florida, we work to include provisions in loan documents to protect clients in the event of future bankruptcy.

Second, we negotiate and structure workout agreements to maximize a secure return of capital outside the bankruptcy arena.

Finally, when bankruptcy occurs, we pursue appropriate legal avenues under state and/or federal law, including garnishments and other creditor rights remedies, to maximize cash and collateral returns to any mortgages, liens, or even unsecured instruments.

We also regularly work with clients buying businesses out of bankruptcy and serve as attorneys for bankruptcy trustees whose job is to liquidate bankruptcy estates for the benefit of creditors.

Like all Akerman attorneys, those in the Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Practice have excellent academic and professional histories. Many are rated AV by Martindale Hubbell. A number are certified in Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Bankruptcy Certification.

Clients:
Lincoln National Life Insurance , Citicorp Real Estate, Inc. , Aviation Sales Company , Kellstrom Industries, Inc. , Tiagi Tabah International, Inc. , Banco Latino International , Lincoln National Life Insurance , International Asset Recovery, et al. , Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors , Lillie Rubin Enterprises, Inc. , Lanceco, Yonkers, et. al. , State of Florida , Republic Services, Inc. , Foothill Capital Citadel Equity Fund , Westwind Group of Miami, Inc. , AutoNation , Damon's Restaurants , Florida Panthers Hockey Team , Finova Capital Corporation , Jacksonville Riverfront Development , WFS Financial, et al. , TNT Logistix , Venus Swimwear , Parkstone Medical Devices, Inc. , Blackfin Yachts , Nordbanken , FS Farm, LLC , Lennar Properties , Credit Lyonnais , SunTrust Bank , Lockheed Martin Corporation , CHEP International, Inc. , Ford Motor Credit Company , Health Care Financial Partners , Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association, First American Bulk Carrier Corp.