Business Bankruptcy
Business Bankruptcy (Chapter 11)
The
Law Office of Patrick D. Devine represents debtors and creditors in
bankruptcy and debtor/creditor matters. If you need assistance in
filing for bankruptcy, learning about bankruptcy alternatives, or
collecting from a debtor who is filing for bankruptcy, we can help.
The
founder of our firm, attorney Patrick D. Devine, has the ability to
handle all of your debtor/creditor issues. Mr. Devine has 20 years of
legal experience and is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy and
Consumer Bankruptcy by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Representation for Businesses Considering Bankruptcy
If
your business is drowning in debt, filing for a Chapter 11 business
bankruptcy may be the answer. Bankruptcy can have lasting effects,
however, so it is critical to speak with an attorney who can provide
useful information about the advantages and disadvantages of a Chapter
11 bankruptcy.
It is also critical to find legal advice you can
trust. Our firm provides a variety of bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy
alternatives to businesses facing overwhelming debt. People contacting
our office about a Chapter 11 business bankruptcy can be confident that
we will not oversell the advantages of a business bankruptcy or
downplay the disadvantages of a business bankruptcy.
Some of the bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy matters we handle at our office include:
- Chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Reorganizations
- Out of court workouts
- Bankruptcy sale
- Lien and tax issues
- Dissolution
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Preferential transfers
- Fraudulent conveyances
To see if Chapter 11 business bankruptcy or an alternative is right for you, contact our Houston office.
Representation for Creditors: Creditor Rights
If
you are a creditor seeking to collect a debt, there are special
precautions you should take if a debtor may file for bankruptcy. If a
debtor files bankruptcy and does not have sufficient assets to pay all
creditors, it is critical to act quickly to preserve your rights.
Perfecting liens may be a critical first step to protecting your
creditor rights in the event of a bankruptcy filing. A lien makes a
creditor a secured creditor, which increases the chances of receiving
payment. Sellers of goods may have additional remedies available, but
action must be taken promptly.
Our firm attempts to maximize a
creditor's ability to collect on a claim. We have significant
experience in helping businesses with the collection of debts and have
represented clients in a diverse range of fields, including oil and
gas, real estate, landlords and construction companies.
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Business and Commercial Litigation
Houston Business Litigation Attorney
With the increasingly litigious nature of our society, it is important for business owners to have a working relationship with an experienced lawyer who can help them in times of need. Even if your business is not involved in a heated dispute at the moment, it is best to take proactive steps for the day that you may need an attorney.
The Law Office of Patrick D. Devine, located in Houston, Texas, offers experienced legal representation to business owners and business professionals in a wide range of business litigation matters, including:
- Contract disputes
- Partnership disputes
- Real estate litigation (leases, sales, etc.)
- Business fraud
- Tortious interference
- Breach of non-competition agreement
- Oil and gas disputes
- Mineral liens
- Mechanic's liens & Materialman's liens
- Other business and contract disputes
We are passionately defensive of clients' rights and aggressively seek the best possible result for each client through negotiation and litigation of claims. If your business needs a dedicated legal professional with extensive knowledge of Texas laws, our firm can help. Attorney Patrick D. Devine has been successfully representing the legal interests of clients since 1987.
In each case we handle, we thoroughly prepare for the possibility of trial. Our thorough trial preparation and assertive negotiation style have led to many successful results on behalf of the people we serve. We always put clients' interests first and explore negotiations of claims as a cost-efficient manner of resolving legal disputes. When negotiations fail or the opposing side is unwilling to be reasonable, we will not hesitate to take a case to trial and effectively advocate for a client's rights and interests.
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Creditors' Rights and Collections
Creditor Rights (Collections and Liens)
Do you need help collecting a debt in Texas? The Law Office of Patrick D. Devine is pleased to assist creditors throughout the Greater Houston area with the collection of debts. We offer experienced and cost-efficient collection services for the benefit of businesses and individuals.
Attorney Patrick D. Devine has the ability to seek or enforce a judgment on your behalf. With 20 years of legal experience, Patrick D. Devine has the ability to handle even the most complex collection matters. To contact the Law Office of Patrick D. Devine in Houston, Texas, call 832-251-2722.
If you are thinking about hiring a collection company to pursue your claim, you may want to reconsider. Texas is a debtor-friendly state. It is difficult to collect debts in Texas and a collection agency may not be able to get the job done. An attorney can seek a judgment on your behalf and aggressively pursue the enforcement of a judgment. A lawyer can help you seek a garnishment, asset seizure or receivership to collect a judgment.
If a debtor seeks to evade a judgment by filing for bankruptcy, we may be able to pursue litigation within a bankruptcy court proceeding to seek the collection of a debt. We can also assist with the perfection of liens. If you need help from an experienced creditor rights attorney in Texas, we can help.
Possible remedies include:
- Oil and gas liens
- Mechanic's liens & Materialman's liens
- Receiverships
- Reclamation
- Garnishment
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Contact Us
To contact a lawyer at our office in Houston, Texas, call 832-251-2722. For assistance by e-mail, feel free to contact us online.
Law Office of Patrick D. Devine, P.C.
5120 Woodway Drive, Suite 8002
Houston, TX 77056
We represent clients throughout the Greater Houston area, including people in Harris County, Galveston County, Brazoria County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Liberty County, Houston, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Baytown, Pasadena, Alvin, Pearland, Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, Katy, Clear Lake and Galveston.
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