Woods Lonergan PLLC’s bankruptcy practice ensures that our clients know all of their options when faced with potential bankruptcy. It is our mission to serve our clients’ unique situations and preferences. We provide support every step of the way in order for our clients to be well informed of when, if, and why they should file. This includes in-depth assessment of restructuring options, negotiation with creditors, and representation in bankruptcy court should that be necessary.
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Woods Lonergan’s bankruptcy attorneys specialize in both commercial and individual cases in New York and New Jersey.
Our bankruptcy practice also focuses on represents businesses as creditors needing to defend a claim or enforce their rights as a creditor. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy involves liquidating business to resolve debt. Woods Lonergan PLLC can assist with this option when business entities know they will no longer operate after bankruptcy. For individuals, Chapter 7 is also a popular chapter of bankruptcy. which offers eligible debtors the opportunity to receive a complete discharge of their unsecured debts, effectively “wiping” the debt away, therefore, prohibiting unsecured creditors from collecting on the discharged debt. Of course, not all individuals and debts are eligible for discharge, and Woods Lonergan PLLC can assist individuals in determining whether they are eligible for a Chapter 7 filing.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy primarily involves restructuring and reorganizing debt for business entities. Woods Lonergan PLLC has experience advising businesses in this process whether corporation, partnership, or sole proprietorship.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy involves reorganization and restructuring of debt for private individuals. Chapter 13 is designed to help individuals keep their homes and other valuable property or is used when an individual’s income is too high to file Chapter 7. Woods Lonergan PLLC can help understand what this means for you. This can mean paying off debt over the course of a three or five-year repayment plan overseen by the court. Sole proprietors may also file for Chapter 13 to reorganize personal and business debts simultaneously.
Creditor Representation: Business may need an attorney in Bankruptcy Court for a variety of reasons, including: to represent the Business’s interest as a Creditor in a bankruptcy proceeding; obtain a distribution for a Business’s claim; lift the automatic stay; or defend an adversary proceeding brought against a Creditor by a Trustee or Debtor. Woods Lonergan PLLC has experience representing businesses in all aspects of Bankruptcy Court litigation and creditor representation.
Woods Lonergan PLLC is dedicated to finding creative and tailored solutions to difficult and complicated debt problems. Strengthened by the breadth of our firm’s real estate, litigation, and employment divisions, our attorneys’ strengths inform and complement one another allowing us to best serve you. Contact us now for a consultation.
Woods Lonergan PLLC helps clients with bankruptcy throughout NYC including the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn.