Bankruptcy cases frequently involve disputes that must be resolved through adversary proceedings, contested matters, evidentiary hearings, or trial. The Law Office of Scott B. Riddle represents debtors, creditors, trustees, receivers, businesses, individuals, and other parties in bankruptcy litigation throughout Georgia.
Scott has more than 30 years of experience handling bankruptcy cases and related disputes. His background includes serving as a judicial law clerk to a United States Bankruptcy Judge and practicing in the bankruptcy and litigation groups of a large international law firm before starting his own firm.
Bankruptcy Adversary Proceedings and Contested Matters
The firm handles a broad range of disputes arising in Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12, and Chapter 13 cases, including:
- Preference and fraudulent-transfer claims;
- Actions to recover money, property, or other assets of a bankruptcy estate;
- Objections to the discharge of a debtor and actions to determine whether a particular debt is dischargeable;
- Claims involving alleged violations of the automatic stay or discharge injunction;
- Disputes concerning the validity, priority, or extent of liens and security interests;
- Objections to proofs of claim and disputes regarding the allowance or priority of claims;
- Motions for relief from the automatic stay;
- Disputes involving executory contracts and unexpired leases;
- Objections to Chapter 11 plans and disclosure statements;
- Disputes arising from the sale or use of bankruptcy estate property; and
- Other contested matters and adversary proceedings arising under the Bankruptcy Code.
Representation in Bankruptcy Disputes
Bankruptcy litigation requires an understanding of both federal bankruptcy law and the underlying business, contract, real estate, and financial issues involved in the dispute. The firm represents parties bringing bankruptcy-related claims as well as those defending against them.
Scott’s experience representing debtors, creditors, trustees, and receivers provides a practical perspective on the competing interests that arise in bankruptcy cases. Depending on the circumstances, the most effective result may come through negotiation, mediation, motion practice, or trial. Most bankruptcy disputes are resolved by agreement, in part because litigation can be expensive and the funds available to the parties or the bankruptcy estate may be limited.
In addition to bankruptcy litigation, the firm represents clients in other disputes in Georgia state and federal courts, including business litigation and real estate and construction litigation. If you are, or may be, a party in bankruptcy disputes or litigation, it is important you act quickly. Free consultations are always available.
