Bankruptcy
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.
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James R. Figliulo“All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom; justice; honor; duty; mercy; hope.”
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Chicago, IL 60603
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