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Business & Agricultural Bankruptcy

We analyze complex business matters to determine whether bankruptcy is a viable option and to identify the possible benefits of filing a bankruptcy case.  We have represented small and medium-sized businesses, medical professionals, real estate developers, farmers and others.  We routinely file liquidation cases under chapter 7 and reorganization cases under chapter 11 and chapter 13 for business entities and individuals with business debt.  We’ve also handled numerous Chapter 12 cases for grass seed farmers, dairy owners, and other farming operations.  We can represent and advise our clients on every aspect of a bankruptcy matter, including lawsuits called “adversary proceedings” that may arise in a bankruptcy case.

Representative Matters

  • Helped manufacturing company with over 50 employees reorganize $10 million dollars of debt and transfer ownership to a group of friendly investors despite efforts by a competitor to put the company under in Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
  • Obtained confirmation of an individual Chapter 11 plan despite rapid changes in law regarding the absolute priority rule and obtained novel ruling regarding new value and fair and equitable doctrines.
  • Obtained successful reorganization of several Willamette Valley grass seed farmers, including negotiation of debts owing the largest Oregon farm lender and management of issues related to various types of agricultural liens.
  • Represented Chapter 11 trustee in liquidating various assets of business in Southern Oregon despite efforts of business owner to fabricate claims and hide assets.
  • Obtained confirmation of Chapter 11 reorganization plan for business in connection with wildfire management and fire-fighting services.
  • Helped numerous local business owners close down unprofitable business locations, consolidate operations, and continue a viable business, saving jobs, vendor contracts, and long-time benefits to the Eugene-Springfield community.
  • Negotiated restructure of over $5 million in debt for a southern Oregon technology manufacturing company.
  • Assisted logging company in restructuring millions in debt and saving 40 local jobs.