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Morris James represents international and domestic clients aggressively, creatively, and efficiently. With our collective experience, legal acumen, and business knowledge, we provide sound, practical advice regarding sophisticated and complicated bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency issues, always mindful of the need to achieve our clients' objectives.
Morris James provides substantive legal advice for all stakeholders in the largest and most complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in Depaware and around the country, on a lead and co-counsel basis. Among other things, Morris James serves as the go-to co-counsel for many of the most prestigious law firms in the country. Morris James’ key representations include the following:
- Debtors;
- Committees, including official and ad hoc committees of creditors and equity holders;
- Debtor management and insiders;
- Discrete creditor engagements (e.g., landlords, trade, etc).
- DIP lenders;
- Indenture trustees;
- Insurers;
- Purchasers;
- Parties to bankruptcy litigation, including defendants in preference and fraudulent conveyance actions; and
- Postconfirmation trustees, including litigation trustees, liquidating trustees, and plan administrators.
Chambers Review
Morris James LLP offers a respected bankruptcy and creditors' rights group with a strong bench of attorneys. Maintains a fine reputation for its creditor-side work, regularly acting on contentious matters including fraudulent transfers and preferences. Also possesses a fine track record for its work on behalf of Chapter 11 debtors and has further experience with representing acquirers of distressed assets.
Work Highlights
- Morris James served as lead bankruptcy counsel to Masten Space Systems in their Chapter 11 filing.
Strengths
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"The Morris James team are always able to navigate complicated disputes quickly and effectively."
"They have high technical proficiency and knowledge of bankruptcy law, and a deep bench of knowledgeable and sophisticated lawyers."
"The Morris James team are always able to navigate complicated disputes quickly and effectively."
"They have high technical proficiency and knowledge of bankruptcy law, and a deep bench of knowledgeable and sophisticated lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Brya Keilson's practice focuses on restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency in Chapter 11 cases.
"She does a really good job on highly contested matters."
Carl Kunz regularly advises on Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases. He is also recognized for his ability to handle cases requiring litigation counsel.
"Chuck is quick, effective, professional and intelligent."
"He is extremely competent, and steady and calm under pressure. He is very no-nonsense and gets the job done promptly and effectively."
Eric Monzo focuses his practice on bankruptcy and restructuring. He is respected for his representation of creditors in matters such as Chapter 7 and 11 filings. He also offers experience in acting for parties such as debtors and trustees.
"Eric is very well connected and has a fantastic reputation."
"Eric is extremely knowledgeable. He has excellent situational awareness and knows when and how to get a deal done."
"I appreciate Eric's responsiveness and strategic analysis."
Jeffrey Waxman provides expert Chapter 11 counsel to clients from a wide range of industries, including retail and healthcare. He is also adept at handling litigious matters.
"He is a bankruptcy guru who is able to provide creative solutions to everything that comes his way."
"He is fully capable and deals with complex matters and clients."
Stephen Miller attracts a broad client base with his restructuring practice, advising parties such as debtors, creditors and stalking horse bidders.
"He has good judgment and is well respected by the judges. He has a great sense of the way a case will work out, and any potential issues that may arise."
"Stephen is smart and has a good command of the courtroom."
Ranked Lawyers at
Morris James LLP
Delaware
Members
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Brya M Keilson
Head of Department
Douglas N. Candeub
Eric J. Monzo
Head of Department
Head of Department
Jeffrey R. Waxman
Clients
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Committees
Creditors' Rights
Debtors
Investors
Parties In Interest
Purchasers
Trustees
Industries
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All industries