Chapter 7 Commercial Bankruptcy Strategies, 2011 ed.: Leading Lawyers on Interpreting Recent Bankruptcy Trends, Structuring an Effective Chapter 7 ... a Client's Interests (Inside the Minds)

Chapter 7 Commercial Bankruptcy Strategies provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on best practices for representing clients during the Chapter 7 filing process. Featuring partners from some of the nation's leading law firms, this book guides the reader through the latest commercial bankruptcy trends, discussing the economic recession, financial reform, significant recent liquidations, and the current issues concerning pleading standards in preference actions. These top lawyers unveil proven advice for developing an effective Chapter 7 bankruptcy strategy, with a focus on finding solutions that work for all parties involved, while still protecting a client's interests. From reviewing the debtor's records and preparing documentation to navigating the meeting of creditors and negotiating with trustees and creditors, these experienced authors examine the process for filing a corporate Chapter 7. Additionally, these leaders discuss when Chapter 7 is the best course of action and when counsel should explore alternative strategies. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts on the keys to success within this ever-evolving field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world's most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Deborah J. Piazza, Partner and Chair, Bankruptcy Department, Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Greenberg, Formato & Einiger LLP - "Best Practices for Efficient Chapter 7 Filings"
2. Euripides Dalmanieras, Partner, Foley Hoag LLP - "Understanding the Chapter 7 Process"
3. Kimberly Sims, Attorney, Riney Palter PLLC - "How to Dismiss Debtor's Chapter 7 Case and Affirm Dismissal on Appeal"
4. Carl A. Greci, Partner, Baker & Daniels LLP - "Emerging Pleading Standards in Bankruptcy Preference Actions Following Twombly and Iqbal"
5. Robert D. Wilcox, Partner and Chairman, Bankruptcy and Reorganization Department, Brennan, Manna & Diamond LLP - "Realistic Strategies for Chapter 7"
6. Richard J. Bernard, Partner, Baker & Hostetler LLP - "Today's Chapter 7 Environment"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Bankruptcy Filing Checklist
Appendix B: Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury on Behalf of a Corporation or Partnership
Appendix C: Sample Tolling Agreement
Appendix D: Sample Preference Analysis Worksheet
Appendix E: Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly
Appendix F: Ashcroft v. Iqbal
Appendix G: In re Caremerica Inc.