Bankruptcy
At Winderweedle, we understand the challenges of bankruptcy and insolvency and are here to help. Our team provides thoughtful, personalized representation to lenders, corporate debtors, committees, trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, equity holders, and purchasers.
How we help creditors
We have a decades-long track record of successfully protecting creditors' financial interests by providing fair treatment. Our team has deep experience handling federal bankruptcy cases, appeals, and Florida's Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) process. From the initial filing to the 341 meeting of creditors, plan confirmation, and beyond, we guide our clients every step of the way to safeguard their rights.
If a dispute arises, our business litigators step in to represent creditors in bankruptcy litigation, handling issues such as challenges to non-dischargeable debt, fraudulent transfers, and preferential transfers. We are here to protect what matters most to our clients—their financial stability and future.
We also help businesses and individuals
Financial hardship can be daunting, but we have a skilled team of attorneys to assist businesses and individuals with their bankruptcy needs. We work closely with entities struggling with debt or insolvency, developing solutions that help preserve assets and provide a path forward. Our approach is always personalized, offering tailored guidance to suit each client's unique situation, whether it's through Chapter 11 reorganization (including Subchapter V for small business filers), a structured exit under Chapter 7, or a business liquidation via an ABC.
Leadership and experience in Florida bankruptcy
Our firm is home to the editors of the Florida Bankruptcy Case Law Digest, a leading publication referenced by bankruptcy attorneys throughout the state. Several of our attorneys are past chairs of The Florida Bar’s Business Law Section Bankruptcy/Uniform Commercial Code Committee and past presidents of the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association.
Winderweedle’s experienced bankruptcy attorneys are here to help
Bankruptcy is complex and even the smallest details could influence the outcome of a case. At Winderweedle, we believe that navigating bankruptcy and insolvency issues requires more than just legal knowledge—it takes understanding, strategy, and a commitment to finding the best solution for each client. Our experienced and award-winning attorneys take the time to truly understand your unique situation, bringing a thoughtful and comprehensive approach to every case.
We’re regularly in federal and state courtrooms on behalf of participants in every type of representation involving financially distressed individuals and businesses, including workouts, debt restructuring, bankruptcy, and insolvency proceedings of every kind, and all related litigation and transactional matters.
We are always prepared to litigate matters to conclusion, but we also recognize the value of strategic negotiations on behalf of clients which can often be obtained outside the courtroom. Our team includes Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediators, offering clients alternative dispute resolution strategies that can lead to more efficient and cost-effective outcomes.
Winderweedle offers full-service bankruptcy services in Central Florida
- Representing debtors in and out of court
- Protecting the interests of senior lenders
- Asset sales and acquisitions, whether through a 363 sale, under a plan, or out of court
- Alternatives to federal bankruptcy, such as assignments for the benefit of creditors (ABCs)
- Advising corporate boards on fiduciary duties and litigation
- Representing unsecured creditor and bondholder committees
- Comprehensive bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance actions and automatic stay disputes
- Reorganization and liquidation plans, and related negotiations
- Chapter 11 plan litigation
- Handling matters involving unexpired leases and executory contracts
- Financing solutions, including debtor-in-possession and post-petition financing
