At Gammage & Burnham, our Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy practice group offers deep experience and a results-driven approach to handling complex collection and bankruptcy matters. As a foundational practice area for the firm, we bring both strategic insight and efficient solutions to clients navigating the intricacies of creditors’ rights and debt recovery.

Our team regularly represents a diverse range of clients, including financial institutions, lenders, healthcare providers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, agrichemical suppliers, municipalities, and property owners. We also provide counsel to debtors in bankruptcy proceedings, offering pre-bankruptcy planning, strategy, and defense against creditor claims.

With extensive experience across various industries, we provide comprehensive services that address every aspect of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy law. Our attorneys are equipped to handle a wide range of issues, including:

Agriculture

Our team has a robust track record in the agricultural sector, assisting clients in securing payment for crops, livestock, and agricultural supplies such as seed, fertilizers, and pesticides. We utilize a variety of effective collection strategies, including lien enforcement and repossession, to ensure our clients’ rights are protected and payments are secured.

Bankruptcy

Gammage & Burnham is well-versed in all aspects of bankruptcy law, from Chapter 7 liquidations to Chapter 13 individual reorganizations and Chapter 11 business reorganizations. Our attorneys assist clients through every phase of the bankruptcy process, including the preparation of schedules and statements, challenging discharge requests, contesting exemptions, and seeking dismissals. We work tirelessly to ensure that our clients’ interests are safeguarded, whether they are creditors or debtors.

Construction Claims

With a deep understanding of the construction industry, our team has extensive experience handling construction-related claims, including bond claims, mechanic’s liens, and stop-payment notices. We work with contractors, subcontractors, property owners, and developers to resolve disputes, enforce liens, and ensure payment for work performed and materials supplied.

Distressed Real Estate

Distressed real estate can present unique challenges that require creative legal solutions. Our attorneys are skilled at assisting clients with the repositioning of distressed assets, including negotiating developer work-outs and lender resolutions. We also represent investors in navigating short sales, trustee sales, and other complex transactions involving distressed real property.

Lease Enforcement

We provide effective legal solutions for landlords managing commercial and residential lease enforcement matters. Whether resolving lease modification issues, eviction actions, complex lease litigation, or straightforward collections, our attorneys ensure that clients’ rights are enforced and disputes are handled efficiently.

Secured Creditors

Our team is highly experienced in enforcing the rights of secured creditors. We represent clients in securing and enforcing debts through a variety of mechanisms, including foreclosures, trustee sales, receiverships for income-producing or at-risk assets, and replevin actions. We also assist with statutory liens, such as mechanic’s liens, to secure the interests of creditors.

Unsecured Creditor Claims

For clients dealing with unsecured creditor claims, we provide a full range of services, from judgment enforcement to asset location and seizure. Our attorneys are adept at pursuing fraudulent transfers, holding responsible parties accountable, and coordinating pre-judgment remedies. We work closely with clients to maximize recoveries and protect their financial interests.

Comprehensive Legal Support

The team at Gammage & Burnham brings a practical, client-focused approach to every case. Our attorneys offer tailored solutions for each client, whether resolving disputes through litigation or leveraging alternative strategies to avoid costly and lengthy court proceedings. With in-depth knowledge of creditors’ rights law and bankruptcy processes, we deliver strategic advice and representation that ensures our clients’ goals are met efficiently and effectively.

Whether you are navigating the complexities of a bankruptcy filing, enforcing a debt, or resolving disputes involving distressed assets, Gammage & Burnham provides the legal expertise and innovative solutions you need to protect your interests and achieve favorable outcomes.