Bankruptcy and Commercial Law

Our bankruptcy and commercial law practice focuses on creditor representation in California State Courts and U.S. Bankruptcy Courts nationwide. Our attorneys have successfully assisted numerous individuals, business owners and corporations with:

• Creditor’s rights and collection litigation
• Preference and Fraudulent Transfer Actions
• Nondischargeability Actions
• Lien Property Disputes
• Creditor’s Bankruptcy Plans
• Relief from Stay
• Objections to claims
• Loan restructuring, inside and outside of bankruptcy
• Lender liability
• Enforcement of Judgments
• Negotiable instruments matters

Professional and Personalized Representation

At Terra Law LLP, our Bankruptcy and Commercial Law lawyers offer the professionalism and competence of a mega firm, with a personalized element to meet your individual needs. Primarily, our attorneys work steadfastly and attentively to respond to the unique needs of institutional lenders, banks, insurance companies, leasing companies, corporations and individuals. Our bankruptcy lawyers have over 40 years of experience in all aspects of the Bankruptcy Code.

Experienced in Loan Transactions

We have handled numerous cases involving a variety of loan transactions – including unsecured lines of credit, asset-based loans, construction and real property development loans – with various lenders; for example, construction companies, real estate developers, hotels and motels, restaurants, computer and peripheral manufacturing companies, traditional manufacturing companies, retail and wholesale companies, equipment leasing companies, and individuals.

We are have expertise in negotiating and documenting the restructuring of various loan documents and guarantees, inside and outside of bankruptcy. In addition we have handled numerous foreclosures on real and personal property collateral, as well as the appointment of receivers and other pre-judgment remedies, including writs of attachment, claim and delivery, and writs of possession.

Experienced in Finance Issues Related to Bankruptcy

In financial issues related to bankruptcy, we offer responsive and individualized representation for matters arising from fraudulent transfer and cash collateral; as well as relief from stay motions, claims disputes, and enforcement of executory contracts. Our lawyers have prepared creditor plans of reorganization and have handled motions to compel the appointment of trustees, plan confirmation litigation, motions for dismissal or conversion of bankruptcy cases, adversary proceedings concerning the dischargeability of debt, and post-confirmation litigation.

For more background information on our bankruptcy and commercial law attorneys click on a name below:

David B. Draper
Breck E. Milde
Marin D. Dioli

Successful Judgement Collections Seminar

One of our partners, Breck Milde, led a seminar on Successful Judgement Collection in California.

Please feel free to contact us for an initial consultation regarding your intellectual property, real estate, financial, and business law legal needs.