Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2024 : Washington
Band 2
About
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
CH& provides highly effective legal counsel and superior service to clients in all aspects of real estate development, land use and zoning, business transactions, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. Our teams use an efficient, collaborative approach to overcome legal challenges and help clients reach their goals. We are known for our ability to combine creative thinking, local partnerships and expert knowledge to achieve our clients’ success.
Cairncross & Hempelmann’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights practice stands apart as a recognized leader in the Pacific Northwest. Our team is renowned for its experience, expertise, and ability not only to react deftly to financial urgencies but also to prepare clients to avoid them altogether. Additionally, as part of a full-service law firm, we are able to assemble integrated, project-specific teams tapping into deep experience from other practice groups.
We represent creditors, including financial institutions, landlords, pension funds, small to mid-sized private lenders, as well as commercial debtors, creditors’ committees, receivers, strategic buyers, and other companies and their owners from a wide range of industry groups.
Areas of Focus:
- Bankruptcy
- Commercial Bankruptcy
- State and Federal Receiverships
- Distressed Mergers & Acquisitions
- Real Estate & Commercial Loan Workouts and Enforcement
- Commercial Collections
Chambers Review
Cairncross & Hempelmann wins recognition for the depth and breadth of its bankruptcy experience. The team is skilled in representing creditors, secured lenders, commercial debtors and unsecured creditors' committees in complex Chapter 11 cases. The firm is also commended for its work on state court receiverships.
Work Highlights
- Cairncross & Hempelmann represented the CRO of Sandy Road Farms in the company's liquidation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cairncross is practical in its approach, navigating complex matters efficiently and effectively."
"The Cairncross team is extremely diverse, and the common thread among all is their knowledge and outstanding service."
"The culture of the firm is to respond quickly and professionally."
"Cairncross is practical in its approach, navigating complex matters efficiently and effectively."
"The Cairncross team is extremely diverse, and the common thread among all is their knowledge and outstanding service."
"The culture of the firm is to respond quickly and professionally."
Notable Practitioners
John Rizzardi chairs the firm's bankruptcy and creditors' rights group. He advises clients on receiverships and Chapter 11 proceedings.
"John is extremely knowledgeable and has fantastic commercial awareness."
"The breadth and depth of John's expertise is invaluable."
Jennifer Faubion has a disputes-focused bankruptcy practice and regularly works with clients on receiverships.
"Jenny is outstanding."
"Jenny is a great mediator - she works in a very collaborative way, yet she's still firm in her position."
Aditi Paranjpye frequently acts for Chapter 7 trustees and also undertakes complex Chapter 11 proceedings.
"Aditi is articulate, skilled, adaptable and very knowledgeable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
Washington
Members
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
Clients
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
ACF Property Management, Inc.
Allco Renewable Energy
Build Urban
Cascade Capital Group
Edison Chouest Offshore Companies
Hansell/Mitzel, LLC
K-Sure
Markey Machinery
McCallen & Sons
Northwest Farm Credit Services
Nuvision Federal Credit Union
Orse & Co.
Pop Gourmet
Rudy's Barbershop
SCI Bank of the West
Sana Biotechnology
Shelly Crocker, LLC
Weyerhaeuser Company
Industries
Provided by Cairncross & Hempelmann, PS
Agricultural Lending and Creditor’s Rights
Fish Processing and Storage
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Real Estate and Real Estate Development
Retail
Secured Lender Representation
Technology Transactions
Transportation