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Miami Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Lawyer

Helping Businesses Restructure Debt Since 1994

Our legal team at LSS Law has more than 80 years of combined legal experience handling bankruptcy matters. We have worked with, and continue to work with, bankruptcy trustees and creditors, giving us unique and valuable perspective on the entire bankruptcy process. The Chapter 11 process can be complex, but we have the experience and knowledge needed to successfully guide your business each step of the way.

Contact us online or call to speak with a Chapter 11 bankruptcy attorney in Miami at LSS Law.

When Should a Business Consider Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

A business that needs to restructure its finances is offered various beneficial tools in a Chapter 11 filing.

Below are indicators that a bankruptcy filing could benefit your business:

    • The company has been the victim of internal mismanagement or fraud and is looking for a way to deal with those issues
    • The company has a garnishment against its bank account
  • The company is receiving a large number of collection calls and/or collection letters from collection agencies
  • The company’s long-term revenues will be higher than the liquidation value of its assets, allowing its creditors to get more money back if they allow the company to reorganize and work out a payment plan
  • The business owns real property that is underwater and would like to eliminate (“strip off”) or reduce (“strip down”) secured debts against the property
  • The business is being threatened with, or is a current defendant in, Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuits
  • A judgment creditor is about to execute on its judgment lien
  • A secured creditor is about to take back its collateral
  • The entity needs to acquire new financing with more advantageous terms
  • The business could profit from rejecting or canceling certain unfavorable contracts

How Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Works

The debtor-in-possession must submit a plan of reorganization for approval by the creditors and the court. The plan organizes the company’s debt into classes according to the type of debt. The plan sets forth how the debtor-in-possession intends to pay its various creditors over the term of the plan. The plan can provide that certain contracts are cancelled, which can result in a substantial financial benefit to the company. The debtor can also “avoid” certain payments made within the period (usually 90 days) prior to the bankruptcy filing, resulting in the money being returned to the company, for the benefit of all of its creditors.

A majority of the creditors and the bankruptcy court must approve the Chapter 11 plan. Once the plan is confirmed, the debtor-in-possession operates its business while making payments to fulfill its obligations according to the terms of the plan. The bankruptcy court continues to supervise the Chapter 11 debtor’s business to ensure compliance with the plan, for a limited period of time.

What Are the Duties of a Chapter 11 Debtor?

A Chapter 11 filing can be used to reorganize a large corporation, a small business or it could be utilized on an individual basis.

The entity filing a Chapter 11 has certain fiduciary obligations, including:

  • Accounting for property and assets
  • Examining and objecting to claims of creditors
  • Filing required reports, including monthly operating reports
  • Obtaining court approval to employ professionals such as attorneys, accountants, appraisers, auctioneers, or others, as needed, during the case
  • Filing tax returns

The office of the U.S. Trustee is responsible for monitoring the compliance of the debtor in possession. Our attorneys work closely with the U.S. Trustee’s Office and have established a good relationship and reputation that benefits our Chapter 11 clients.

Utilizing The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019

Our firm has a thorough understanding of The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 and we can use our knowledge and experience to help you reorganize and preserve your business during the bankruptcy process. We understand that Chapter 11 bankruptcy can be a useful tool to help a struggling business get back on track, and we want to use Subchapter V of Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the benefit of your small business.

Talk to Our Experienced Miami Chapter 11 Lawyers

At LSS Law, we appreciate our relationship with you and protecting the going concern of your business. You are not just a case or a file number to us. Let us help your business obtain the debt relief it needs and provide a stable financial future. Reach out to our business bankruptcy attorneys in Miami today.

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If you are interested in learning more about corporate Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and if your business is located in Broward, Miami-Dade, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie Counties, contact us via our online contact page.

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