Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Represent companies and individuals in obtaining confirmation of chapter 11 plans of reorganization and asset sales in a variety of industries including trucking, pharmaceutical, nursing homes and assisted living, retail, manufacturing, food, service, and real estate
- Local counsel for creditor committee in chapter 11 case
- Represented creditors in the filing of an involuntary petition
- Represent debtors in small business/Subchapter V chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Represented creditor in obtaining dismissal of chapter 11 case filed in bad faith as litigation tactic
- Represented creditor in preference defense
Chapter 12 Bankruptcy
- Represent family farmers in chapter 12 bankruptcy
- Obtained chapter 12 plan confirmations
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Represent individual debtors in Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Represented individuals and companies interested in purchasing assets being auctioned by Trustee
- Represented creditors regarding stay relief and reaffirmation agreements
Chapter 15 Bankruptcy
- Represent party-in-interest in Chapter 15 bankruptcy proceeding
Commercial Workout / Wind-down
- Assist clients in the winddown of their business out-of-court, including negotiating workouts with creditors and landlords, as well as obtaining personal guaranty releases
- Negotiate restructure of loans and obtain settlements for business owners
Litigation
- Defend clients in various litigation matters, including personal guaranty, foreclosure and breach of contract lawsuits
- Represent financial institution in breach of contract lawsuits, including obtaining writs of possession and garnishments.
- Defense of student loan lawsuits, which resulted in complete dismissals or settlements for clients
Education
- Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
- J.D. – 2009
- Honors: cum laude
- University of Notre Dame
- Bachelors of Business Administration – 2006
- Major: Accounting
Bar Admission
- Kentucky, 2016
- Ohio, 2009
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2016
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2024
Community Engagement
- Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, Inc., JA Miss Business, Panel Moderator, 2022-2024
- Elizabeth Ann Seton, Finance Council, 2020 – present
- Girls on the Run, 5k Committee, 2021-2022
- Operation Secret Santa, Volunteer, 2022-2024
- Elizabeth Ann Seton, School Council, 2023 – present
- Southeastern Cal Ripken Baseball, Vice President of Fundraising, 2022 – present