Tara J Schleicher

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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.

Tara J Schleicher
Farleigh Wada Witt PC
121 SW Morrison St 600
Portland OR 97204
Tel: 503 228-6044
Fax: 503 228-1741
E-mail: tschleicher@fwwlaw.com

Board Certified Specialist in Business Bankruptcy - American Board of Certification

Tara's practice emphasizes bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and commercial litigation. She is a tough negotiator and skilled litigator who knows how to balance clients' business interests with legal needs to save time, effort and business capital.

She represents all types of parties in all types of bankruptcy matters including business debtors in reorganization proceedings, creditors including banks and other financial service providers, bankruptcy trustees, unsecured creditors committees, and receivers. She protects clients' interests and represents them on a national level in multiple bankruptcy jurisdictions.

Tara is certified by the American Board of Certification as a business bankruptcy specialist and holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration. Her business acumen allows her to effectively handle all aspects of complicated Chapter 11s, receiverships, workouts and other insolvency issues including adversary proceedings and contested matters.

In her litigation practice Tara has represented clients in numerous arbitration proceedings and trials in both Oregon and Washington in state and federal courts. She has litigated a diverse array of cases including bankruptcy-related matters, commercial and business disputes, employment matters, ski-industry defense, and real estate disputes. In addition, Tara provides estate planning to individuals.

Tara was recognized by her peers and selected to the Oregon Super Lawyers list in 2008, 2009 and 2010 for bankruptcy law. She has practiced with Farleigh Wada Witt since 1997, and currently serves on the firm's Executive Committee.