Figliulo & Silverman, P.C. has extensive experience representing clients in bankruptcy and reorganization proceedings. The firm has provided effective and efficient representation for the following parties in bankruptcy: individuals and businesses in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Proceedings; Creditors; Trustees in Bankruptcy; Landlords and Tenants; Vendors and Suppliers; Insurance Companies; General Contractors and Sub-Contractors; Franchisors; Guarantors; Shareholders; Officers and Directors; Attorneys and other professionals.

The firm is experienced handling a variety of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 filings, adversary proceedings, avoidance actions, discharge and dischargeability proceedings, and bankruptcy appeals. The following is a representative sample of recent matters handled by the firm:

• Successfully defended former shareholders of publicly traded company in fraudulent transfer action seeking to avoid merger agreement.

• Successfully defended former officers and directors of failed company in fraudulent transfer and breach of fiduciary duty action filed by bankruptcy trustee.

• Won directed verdict in trial of adversary complaint filed by debtor against former landlord for alleged violations of automatic stay.

• Ongoing defense of accounting firm in malpractice action filed by bankruptcy trustee.

• Represented legal malpractice plaintiff in bankruptcy of failed law firm.

• Represented numerous vendors and personal injury claimants in Chapter 11 proceeding of Kmart Corporation.

• Represented numerous creditors in Chapter 11 proceeding of UAL Corporation.

• Represent franchisor of national hotel chain in Chapter 11 Proceeding of franchisee.

• Represent numerous vendors and suppliers in ongoing preference litigation.