The Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights Group of Knox McLaughlin Gornall and Sennett, P.C. has over 20 years of experience in bankruptcy and collection matters. Our lawyers are full-time practitioners in the field, with extensive experience in representing bankruptcy trustees, creditors’ committees, multi-million dollar debtors, and creditors holding secured, unsecured and priority claims. Because of the wide ranging experience of our members, we are uniquely situated to analyze and resolve even the most challenging issues. Although geographically located in the Western District of Pennsylvania, we have successfully represented our clients in cases on a nationwide basis, ranging literally from Maine to Hawaii.

Our expertise is not limited to bankruptcy issues. We regularly represent clients in both commercial and consumer out-of-court workouts and foreclosures. We have also successfully advised our clients on how to improve their existing collection procedures. Our goal is to provide cost-effective legal services. No matter how big or how small, our dedicated attorneys have the manpower and the expertise to resolve your collection and bankruptcy problems.

Our work for clients may include:

Business Reorganization

	Restructuring secured debt
	Refinancing
	Relief from collective bargaining agreements
	Plan of reorganization
	Work-out agreements

Bankruptcy

	Pursuing relief from stay
	Pursuing objections or exceptions to discharge
	Negotiating the terms of, or opposing confirmation of, Chapter11, 12 or 13 Plans
	Defending against adversary proceedings brought by Bankruptcy Trustee or debtors
	Obtaining and negotiating reaffirmation agreements

Collections

	Demand letters
	Collection suits
	Replevin actions
	Real and personal property executions
	Analysis of client’s existing collection procedures
	Foreclosures

Commercial Litigation

	Lender liability
	Fraudulent conveyances
	Contract disputes

It is not by chance that our Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights practice is the most respected in the region. We routinely represent individuals, companies, financial institutions and government agencies in federal courts, state courts and out-of-court workouts. Our client list includes both strong regional concerns, such as Northwest Savings Bank and over fifteen Pennsylvania credit unions, and respected national concerns, such as Erie Insurance Group, PNC Bank, KeyBank USA, and General Motors Acceptance Corporation. However, no matter how large or small, you will receive the representation you need at a cost that reflects our local market, not that of a big-city law firm.

Working cooperatively with other groups in our firm is a hallmark of our service to clients. Our group works closely with the firm’s business, civil litigation and real estate groups to provide the comprehensive legal resources necessary to meet all of your needs in the area of debtor and creditor’s rights.