Bankruptcy Services for Lenders

When a borrower files for bankruptcy, lenders face unique challenges in protecting their interests and recovering debts. Fortra Law offers specialized bankruptcy services for lenders, providing clear guidance, strategic representation, and hands-on support through Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 proceedings.

Overview

Bankruptcy Services

Has your borrower filed for bankruptcy? Unsure how to protect your rights or recover outstanding debt? Bankruptcy proceedings create complex challenges for lenders and require a strategic, informed approach. Fortra Law delivers focused bankruptcy representation for lenders, providing clear guidance, practical solutions, and dedicated support through Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 cases. Our team works closely with you to navigate each stage of the process, safeguard your interests, and maximize recovery wherever possible.

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Clients Served

Proudly serving more than 5,000 clients nationwide, from emerging lenders to industry leaders.

Bankruptcy Litigation and Adversary Proceedings

Our team represents lenders in all aspects of bankruptcy litigation, from filing claims to challenging debtor actions. We focus on protecting your financial interests and maximizing recovery in bankruptcy proceedings.

Services include:
  • Filing proofs of claim to preserve lender rights
  • Submitting requests for adequate protection
  • Filing objections to plan confirmation
  • Filing motions for relief from the automatic stay
  • Pursuing non-dischargeability complaints
  • Filing objections to use of cash collateral
  • Filing objections to lien stripping
  • Managing asset sales

Court Representation

As part of our bankruptcy services for lenders, Fortra Law’s attorneys maintain an active trial practice and regularly appear in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. We provide consistent representation across jurisdictions for real estate, banking, business, finance, securities, and general civil litigation matters related to bankruptcy.

Courts of Practice include:
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Central District of California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Eastern District of California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Northern District of California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Southern District of California
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • Supreme Court of the United States

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