Katz Law is a one-stop shop for creditors dealing with individuals, or businesses, who have filed a bankruptcy for the purpose of delaying or eliminating their debt payments. We have years of experience representing creditors in bankruptcy cases all over the State of California.

Who is Considered a Creditor in a Bankruptcy Case?

Put simply, for the purpose of bankruptcy, “creditors” are either entities or individuals who are owed money by an individual or entity that files a bankruptcy.

Creditors in bankruptcy are often frustrated to learn that an indebted individual or business has filed for bankruptcy. While secured creditors have more protection for their debts, unsecured creditors are often at risk of losing their some or all of their debt as a result of a bankruptcy filing. Since these fears are reasonable, it is essential that a creditor retain the right attorney to protect their interests.

If you are a Creditor in a Bankruptcy Case, Why Should You Hire an Attorney?

At Katz Law, we are dedicated to helping creditors in bankruptcy. Creditor in bankruptcy may face debtors who have filed for bankruptcy protection out-of-the-blue. Oftentimes, these debtors file bankruptcies over and over again. Since bankruptcy cases often have many deadlines that can affect the claim of a creditor, creditors in bankruptcy are encouraged to act quickly to avoid losing their rights in bankruptcy.

Although there is a good number of bankruptcy attorneys out there, especially in areas such as Los Angeles, not all bankruptcy attorneys are attorneys who specialize in representing creditors. We are. Further, many firms who represent creditors in bankruptcy tend to only represent large entities, but we have represented all types of creditors, from individuals to large lending institutions.

When handling a case on behalf of a creditor in bankruptcy, there are often various rules, deadlines, etc. that a creditor faces. It is thus extremely important that those deadlines and rules are followed. For this reason, hiring a bankruptcy attorney to represent a creditor in bankruptcy is often IMPERATIVE for one’s case and to preserve one’s claim in the bankruptcy.

Why Choose Katz Law if You are a Bankruptcy Creditor in California?

The Founder of Katz Law, Lior Katz, has years of experience in representing secured and unsecured creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy. Lior has represented bankruptcy creditors in thousands of cases including Chapters 7, 11, and 13. After appearing at hundreds of Court hearings, Lior is familiar with the vast majority of the judges in the Central District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California, and Eastern District of California. We are also familiar with many attorneys who represent bankruptcy debtors. This familiarity can help achieve the best results in representing a creditor. We are also well-versed with the intricacies of institutional lenders, and the manner in which these institutions deal with bankruptcies filed by their debtors.

At Katz Law, we have experience in all aspects of the bankruptcy process including (but not limited to):

  • Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay in all chapters;
  • Objections to the Confirmation of a Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plans;
  • Motions to Dismiss;
  • Representation at the 341(a) Meeting of Creditors and confirmation hearings;
  • Filings of notices with the court, such as Notices of Payment Change and Notices of Post-Petition Fees for mortgage lenders;
  • Filings of Proof of Claim;
  • Debtor misconduct or fraud;
  • Objections to discharge;
  • Motions for Sanctions for Violation of the Automatic Stay;
  • Adversary Proceedings;
  • Bankruptcy Appeals;
  • and more . . .

This wide-ranging experience within all facets of the bankruptcy process from the Bankruptcy Creditor perspective can be put to work for you! Regardless of the specifics of your situation, our creditor bankruptcy lawyers can analyze the details, explain the potential outcomes, and advocate on your behalf in all bankruptcy cases, and in all chapters – all without you lifting a finger! Furthermore, we are licensed and have experience representing creditors throughout California.

If you are a creditor in a bankruptcy filed in California, give us a call now and let our attorneys go over your options. Call us at (310) 444-9444 for a FREE consultation!

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Creditor Representation - Chapter 7

In Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, the first thing that a secured creditor will often do is file a Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay, so the creditor can proceed with foreclosure. Foreclosure will allow the lender to foreclose or repossess the collateral for the debt. In order to obtain relief from the automatic stay, more often than not, the debtor must not have any equity in the property that secures the debt (i.e., the property must be worth less than the debt owed to the creditor), and payments to the creditor must not be current. Additionally, debtors sometimes engage in bad faith for the sole purpose of frustrating the creditor’s ability to recover its collateral; for those situations, further arguments may need to be brought before the Court so “extraordinary” relief may be granted.

At Katz Law, we are well aware of the requirements for filing Motions for Relief from the Automatic Stay, and we have the experience necessary to draft hundreds of these motions.

In addition to Motions for Relief from the Automatic Stay, an adversary proceeding is often needed to protect a creditor from elimination of its claim by way of a discharge. For example, if the debt was the result of the debtor’s fraud, false pretenses, willful, or malicious injury, the debt may be non-dischargeable. To determine whether a debt owed to you is non-dischargeable, we recommend that you contact us for a consultation or call us at (310) 444-9444!

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Creditor Representation - Chapter 13

Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases are often filed by debtors to delay, or avoid, foreclosure and prolong the amount of time the debtor has to cure a default on a debt. Nonetheless, more often than not, debtors propose Chapter 13 repayment plans that are objectionable and unfair to creditors. In those situations, an appearance at the 341(a) Meeting of Creditors, objections to the proposed Chapter 13 Plan, and appearance at confirmation hearings are imperative in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. Additionally, unsecured creditors are often paid pro-rata (their share in proportion to the total pot) through the Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. Nonetheless, creditors may be able to negotiate a “set payment” rather than a pro-rata share. An attorney at Katz Law can help with this negotiation.

In addition to the above actions that can be taken by a creditor in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, creditors are sometimes able to file Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay, and Motions to Dismiss a case, if the debtor does not comply with the terms of his or her plan, and/or does not make required payments to the creditor.

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Creditor Representation - Chapter 11

Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases are extremely difficult to maneuver without legal experience. There are many ins-and-outs to Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, which include complex plans of reorganization. Katz Law is experienced in representing creditors in such cases.

A majority of the work in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases often consists of objecting to Chapter 11 Plans, fighting Motions to Value (“cramdown motions”) that can modify the amount of a creditor’s claim, and negotiating a reasonable treatment of the creditor’s claim through a Chapter 11 Plan. In order for a Chapter 11 Plan to be confirmed, the Plan must through the voting process. However, we strongly recommend that creditors consult with an attorney, such as the attorneys in Katz Law, before voting in favor of a debtor’s Chapter 11 Plan or reorganization.

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