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About
Provided by Derek C Abbott
Practice Areas
Derek represents Fortune 1000, local, international and other organizations as lead or Delaware counsel in bankruptcy proceedings and litigation on behalf of debtors, creditors, official and ad hoc committees and transactional case constituents.
Derek regularly works with debtors-in-possession (DIP), DIP and exit financing lenders, as well as outside and inside counsel, turnaround professionals, independent and special committees of directors, crisis management firms, and investment and non-investment bank professionals.
Career
United States Army (1987-91, including participation in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm with the 82d Airborne Division); Morris Nichols (1995-present as associate/partner)
Professional Memberships
American College of Bankruptcy (Fellow); American Bankruptcy Institute; Delaware State Bar Association (Bankruptcy Section, Chapter 11 Committee; Veterans Committee); Turnaround Management Association
Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD with honors
1995
United States Military Academy
BS
1987
Chambers Review
USA
Highly regarded practitioner Derek Abbott remains a strong choice for high-profile companies seeking advice on Chapter 11 proceedings. He is also well placed to advise creditors and other parties.
Derek Abbott is a foremost bankruptcy practitioner whose practice exhibits strength advising clients in significant Chapter 11 cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is very responsive and is able to navigate the local court system which is highly important. He keeps us appraised of everything we need to be aware of."
"Derek a very well seasoned lawyer. He is a good negotiator and mediator, and is able to provide insight as to how judges deal with issues."
"Derek is a smart and very practical attorney."
"He is very responsive and is able to navigate the local court system which is highly important. He keeps us appraised of everything we need to be aware of."
"Derek a very well seasoned lawyer. He is a good negotiator and mediator, and is able to provide insight as to how judges deal with issues."
"Derek is a smart and very practical attorney."
"He is very responsive and is able to navigate the local court system which is highly important. He keeps us appraised of everything we need to be aware of."
"Derek a very well seasoned lawyer. He is a good negotiator and mediator, and is able to provide insight as to how judges deal with issues."
"Derek is a smart and very practical attorney."
"He is very responsive and is able to navigate the local court system which is highly important. He keeps us appraised of everything we need to be aware of."
"Derek a very well seasoned lawyer. He is a good negotiator and mediator, and is able to provide insight as to how judges deal with issues."
"Derek is a smart and very practical attorney."
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