Whether through voluntary or involuntary petition, Chapter 11 can be an effective way for financially distressed businesses to continue operations following a reorganization. Akerman's national Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice Group has extensive experience representing debtors, as debtors-in-possession (DIP), in all aspects of Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings. We serve as a strategic advisor to our clients, providing holistic counseling from pre-bankruptcy planning through confirmation of a plan.

With lawyers recognized by Chambers USA as "knowledgeable, thorough, rational, and pragmatic," our national team represents business debtors in bankruptcy courts throughout the United States. We have structured successful plans of reorganization for clients in myriad sectors, including manufacturing, real estate, technology, transportation, retail, restaurant, hospitality, energy, power, healthcare, and environmental. As a steadfast advocate, we regularly interact with creditor constituencies to achieve our clients' business and legal goals.