Bankruptcy
Vermont and New York Bankruptcy Lawyers
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer represents both debtors and creditors in Vermont and upstate New York bankruptcy courts in Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 cases.
Creditors' Rights
The firm has extensive experience structuring complicated workouts and handling complex Chapter 11 cases on behalf of creditors. In addition, the firm's real estate, environmental, banking, and taxation experience allows its attorneys to effectively represent creditors in large, complex bankruptcy proceedings.
Protection of Debtors
For borrowers, bankruptcy is often a useful tool for debt restructuring. As an active part of its debtor and creditors' rights practice, the firm represents debtors in the following bankruptcy proceedings:
- Corporate debtor reorganization under Chapter 11
- Farm debtor reorganization under Chapter 12
- Individual debtors in Chapter 7 discharge
- Individual debtors in Chapter 13 reorganization
Buying and Selling Financially Distressed Businesses
Clients often have the opportunity to purchase a distressed business or face the prospect of selling one. Our firm’s extensive experience in creditor and debtor bankruptcy proceedings assists us in representing both buyers and sellers of financially distressed businesses.
Financing of Financially Distressed Businesses
Lenders often have the opportunity to finance businesses which are either operating as debtors in possession or are intending to file for protection under the Bankruptcy Code. In these situations, the firm is able to draw upon its experience in both banking and bankruptcy proceedings to advise clients on negotiation and structure of financial arrangements.
