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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 bankruptcy is typically employed by financially struggling companies to reorganize their businesses. Individuals can also use Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but because of the time and expense of the process, it is only useful in certain situations. Attorneys have created articles for the KnowledgeBase that explain the laws of Chapter 11 and that will help you determine when declaring Chapter 11 bankruptcy is right for you or your business.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Articles
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Basics
Provided by Glenn & Glenn LLP
Many troubled companies choose Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganize their debts. Learn more about the basic principles and why businesses choose this route as opposed to Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Read More » -
Chapter 11 and 13 Bankruptcies: Keeping Businesses Open During Tough Times
Provided by The Epstein Group
Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy has been helping businesses stay open during the current economy. Read More » -
The Challenges and Benefits of Chapter 11
Provided by The Law Office of Andrew L. Kraemer
While Chapter 11 bankruptcy poses challenges to business owners, it allows them to restructure their debt without liquidation. Read More » -
The Value of Lien Stripping
Provided by Weintraub & Selth, A Professional Corporation
The depressed real-estate market in Southern California has left many homeowners and commercial-property owners in a difficult position. Their properties are completely "underwater." Read More » -
Tackling the Debt Ceiling; What it Means for Consumers and Businesses
Provided by Jacobowitz & Gubits LLP
As Congress negotiates, talks continue about the affects the nation’s debt problem is having on consumers and businesses. Read More » -
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy for Small Businesses
Provided by Weintraub & Selth, A Professional Corporation
When most people think of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, they think of big business bankruptcy filings like. In reality though, Chapter 11 is not just for billion dollar corporations. Read More » -
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: An Overview
Provided by Gina H. McDonald & Associates, L.L.C.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, which is sometimes referred to as “reorganization,” is available primarily to businesses, but some individuals may also qualify. Read More » -
Filing Bankruptcy May Help Some Small Business Owners
Provided by Ledford & Wu
At some point, filing for bankruptcy protection may be the best, or only, available option to close or try to save a small business in a struggling economy. Read More » -
Attorneys’ Group Concerned Chapter 11 Can’t Handle Modern Debts
Provided by Redman Ludwig, P.C.
Bankruptcy lawyers are pushing for reforms to Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Read More » -
Liquidation Exemptions in Florida Bankruptcy Law
Provided by Kingcade & Garcia
With proper preparation, including identifying and utilizing exemptions, bankruptcy can be a successful way to clear a path to financial recovery. Read More » -
Bankruptcy Filings Hit Record Levels
Provided by James H. Monroe, P.A.
Personal bankruptcies hit a record high last year in Central Florida, and this year's total may be even larger. Read More » -
Bankruptcy Benefits for Struggling Small Businesses and Owners
Provided by Redman Ludwig, P.C.
While many small business owners presumably view bankruptcy as a failure and the end of their ventures, this is not typically the case. Read More » -
New Jersey Hospital Struggles to Settle with Creditors in Bankruptcy
Provided by Scura, Mealey, Wigfield & Heyer LLP
When a business is struggling and needs time and assistance to reorganize, chapter 11 bankruptcy is one way to do so Read More » -
Actor Gary Busey Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in California
Provided by The Law Offices of Michael H. Raichelson
Bankruptcy used to be a dirty word. However, bankruptcy provides hope for those in a financial bind. The U.S. bankruptcy code was created to help people erase their debt and repay their creditors. Read More » -
Turnaround Plans More Frequently in Place Before Filing for Chapter 11
Provided by Rosen & Winig PA
More businesses now have reorganization plans in place before filing for Chapter 11. Read More » -
Bankruptcies Rising Among "House Rich"
Provided by Green & Kapsos Law Offices, L.L.C.
In Wisconsin and across the nation, more and more people thought of as affluent are facing bankruptcy because they are "house rich and cash poor." Read More »
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