John R Burns III
Bankruptcy & Business Restructuring
Baker & Daniels' bankruptcy and business restructuring lawyers bring together nationally recognized experience and expertise in the fields of chapter 11 restructurings, out-of-court workouts and business reorganizations, commercial lending and loan restructuring, creditors' rights and other matters involving financially distressed entities and the businesses that work with them.
The breadth and depth of experience of our lawyers allows us to not only anticipate and analyze problems, but to find creative solutions while maintaining a commitment to minimizing the time and expenses associated with restructurings and commercial transactions. Applying the expertise of other Baker & Daniels professionals in litigation, employee benefits, labor & employment, tax, mergers & acquisitions and capital markets, we efficiently and cost-effectively provide our clients with industry-specific advice designed to address each client's unique circumstances.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in all aspects of commercial law from both the debtor and creditor perspectives. We regularly represent business debtors, lenders, creditors, receivers, trustees and equity holders in public and private restructurings. We understand the procedures of lending institutions, participating regularly in the structuring, documenting, closing and administration of commercial, agricultural and real estate loan facilities and leasing transactions. We work with equity funders and others seeking investment opportunities and with businesses seeking new financing. We help businesses acquire and sell assets to increase profitability. Because we understand the deals going in, we can help you when business risks arise.
Services
* Turnarounds and restructurings, both in court and out of court
* Mergers and acquisitions of business units or assets from chapter 11 debtors or troubled companies
* Bankruptcy litigation, including preference defense and claim disputes
Commercial litigation in state and federal courts, including creditor's rights enforcement actions such as foreclosure and replevin
* Enforcement of remedies under security agreements, mortgages and leases
* Actions to dispose of property under the Uniform Commercial Code
* Actions against and in defense of guarantors
* Receiverships in both state and federal courts
* Prevention and defense of lender-liability claims
John R Burns III
Baker & Daniels LLP
111 E Wayne St #800
Ft Wayne IN 46802
Tel: 260 460-1630
Fax: 260 460-1700
E-mail: john.burns@bakerd.com
Board Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy - American Board of Certification
John Burns concentrates his practice in bankruptcy/creditors rights and business/ commercial litigation. He is board certified in business bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification. John regularly represents secured creditors and lenders in dealing with work-out and bankruptcy situations. He represents corporate debtors in Chapter 11 reorganizations and also has significant experience representing banks, corporations, trustees and committees in reorganizations and liquidations. John has tried numerous business and commercial cases to verdict in federal and state courts, both to the bench and to juries.
John has completed Indiana's certified training for mediators and represents clients in mediation.
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