Peter C McKittrick

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Commercial Bankruptcy and Insolvency

At Farleigh Wada Witt, our bankruptcy lawyers fully understand the need for balance between the client's desire for an economic result, the practical restraints of the Bankruptcy Code, and the advantages and disadvantages of a bankruptcy filing.

Commercial Bankruptcy

Our bankruptcy lawyers represent virtually every type of interested party in bankruptcy and other insolvency related proceedings, including the following:
* Chapter 7 corporate debtors
* Chapter 11 debtors-in-possession
* Chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy trustees
* Secured lenders
* Statutory lien holders
* Unsecured creditors
* Unsecured creditors' committees
* Plaintiffs and defendants in bankruptcy litigation
* Lessors, lessees, purchasers of assets
* Utilities

We have represented clients in nearly every major bankruptcy proceeding filed in Oregon during the past 15 years, though our practice is not limited to just Oregon. Our bankruptcy lawyers all practice in Washington as well, and we regularly represent clients in bankruptcy courts nation-wide. Our extensive experience provides clients with cost effective representation and results no matter where the bankruptcy case may be pending.

Other Insolvency Situations

We have substantial experience guiding creditors, fiduciaries, and businesses through alternative insolvency proceedings, and we use our collective experience to assist clients in choosing the most appropriate path for resolving the affairs of a troubled business.
* Receiverships
* Private liquidations
* Assignments for the benefit of creditors

We have represented numerous lending institutions and businesses in workout arrangements that have led to successful restructuring of credit agreements without the expense and delay of bankruptcy.

Our bankruptcy lawyers are frequent speakers at local and national programs on various bankruptcy topics, and have written a number of articles and other materials for legal publications and continuing legal education books.

Peter C McKittrick
Farleigh Wada Witt PC
121 SW Morrison St 600
Portland OR 97204
Tel: 503 228-6044
Fax: 503 228-1741
E-mail: pmckittrick@fwwlaw.com

Board Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy - American Board of Certification

Peter maintains a specialized practice with primary emphasis on creditors' rights, bankruptcy, and business transactions. In addition to practicing law he has been a member of the Portland panel of Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees since 2005, and has been appointed by state and federal courts as a receiver and examiner.

In his 23+ years of experience Peter has acquired a unique set of skills and knowledge that allow him to efficiently handle complex insolvency and business issues: working knowledge of how businesses operate, in-depth understanding of accounting and real estate, negotiation and litigation skills, and a firm grasp of the Bankruptcy Code and Uniform Commercial Code.

He is certified by the American Board of Certification as a business bankruptcy specialist and is able to effectively manage the complexities of insolvency proceedings in which he has represented all types of parties: debtors-in-possession, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, official unsecured creditors committees, trustees, and receivers.

Peter represents creditors, fiduciaries, and troubled businesses in out-of-court workout arrangements and consults with parties desiring to sell or purchase troubled companies. He also represents small- and medium-sized businesses in purchase and sale transactions, corporate maintenance, and corporate finance.

Peter was selected by his peers and Law & Politics to the Oregon Super Lawyers list for bankruptcy law in 2008, 2009 and 2010. He has practiced with Farleigh Wada Witt since 1986, and served as managing shareholder from 1996 through 2000.