Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights

Our Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights attorneys are experienced in acting as local counsel for out-of-state clients in the state and federal courts of Washington, Oregon, Alaska and California. Our Litigation group also provides local counsel representation. We have represented every category of stakeholder in all facets of commercial bankruptcy and state court receivership matters. We firmly believe that knowledge of local practice and substantive law is critical to the outcome of a matter. Our practice brings that local expertise to clients and lead counsel, assisting with claim and case evaluation, pre-trial case strategy, venue and jurisdictional analyses. We can assist with strategic considerations regarding the choice of a receivership, bankruptcy, Article 9 sale or out-of-court sale or winddown. We are skilled in procedural issues, including challenges involving jurisdiction or venue, removal petitions, abstention motions, motions to remand and motions to dismiss. We will evaluate, provide input and participate in the preparation of pleadings and other submissions, coordinate local experts, conduct or assist in discovery, assemble evidentiary submissions and make all requisite or requested court appearances. We also have significant experience mediating cases and can recommend neutrals appropriate for a particular client dispute. Pro Hac Vice Admission Requirements The following courts have Pro Hac Vice admission requirements. The current status of all applicable rules should be reviewed for any updates or amendments. Bankruptcy Courts: Western District of Washington (also applicable to Federal Receiverships): Local Civil Rule 83.1 Eastern District of Washington: Local Rule 9010-1 Oregon: Local Rule 9010-1(2)(c) Alaska: Local Rule 9010-2 Northern District of California Central District of California, Bankruptcy Court Southern District of California State Receiverships: Washington: APR-8 Oregon: UTCR 3.170