NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. – July 2, 2020 – Prominent business and real estate law firm Newmeyer Dillion is pleased to announce the formalization of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice. Led by partners Michael Krueger and James Ficenec, the practice will leverage the firm’s existing expertise in bankruptcy matters to advise businesses on the full spectrum of insolvency issues from restructurings to liquidation proceedings.

“Newmeyer Dillion has a proven track record representing businesses large and small during all phases of bankruptcy, drawing on our multi-disciplinary legal approach to provide innovative solutions that help clients emerge from the specter of insolvency,” said Mr. Krueger. “Our Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice stands ready to guide clients across all industries as they navigate the new economic realities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

With a strong understanding of Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings, the Bankruptcy & Restructuring practice’s reorganization and bankruptcy services include out-of-court and in-court restructurings, liquidations, litigation, preference and fraudulent conveyance actions, debt negotiations, lease negotiations and the enforcement of contract rights.

“Companies are facing unique challenges in today’s dynamic economic environment, and we understand that a one-size-fits-all approach cannot effectively address clients’ complex insolvency issues,” said Mr. Ficenec. “Our team’s holistic, business-oriented approach to insolvency matters allows us to consistently find effective solutions for financially distressed businesses across California and Nevada.”

Newmeyer Dillion’s team has represented debtors and creditors in more than a hundred bankruptcy cases since the Great Recession. Learn more about Newmeyer Dillion’s bankruptcy & restructuring service offerings here.