Experienced business bankruptcy representation in York, Lancaster, Adams, Dauphin, and Cumberland Counties. From traditional Chapter 11 reorganizations to streamlined Subchapter V cases for small business — keeping the doors open, restructuring debt, and emerging stronger.
Chapter 11 is not one process — it's a family of related procedures, each designed for a different size and shape of debtor. The right choice depends on your size, your industry, and your goals.
The most common type of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, used by businesses seeking to reorganize their debts and continue their operations. The debtor develops a plan to repay creditors over time while maintaining control of their assets and operations as a "debtor in possession."
Learn more about Traditional Chapter 11 →Specifically designed for small businesses with debts under a certain threshold. It streamlines the process and provides cost and time-saving benefits to make reorganization more feasible for small business owners who can't justify the expense of a traditional Chapter 11.
Learn more about Small Business Ch. 11 →Introduced in 2019 under the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA), Subchapter V is a modified version of Chapter 11 aimed at small businesses with debts up to $7.5 million. It offers an expedited and less complex reorganization process — making it more accessible and affordable for qualifying small businesses.
Learn more about Subchapter V →For debtors who own a single property or project that generates income, such as a commercial building or apartment complex. SARE Chapter 11 allows the debtor to propose a plan to restructure the debt related to that specific property while continuing to operate it.
Learn more about SARE Chapter 11 →In a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the debtor and certain creditors negotiate and agree on a reorganization plan before filing for bankruptcy. This allows for a quicker and more streamlined process, as the plan is already agreed upon by key stakeholders — minimizing disruption to operations and the impact on goodwill.
Learn more about Pre-Packaged Chapter 11 →Successful Chapter 11 outcomes depend on the same factors that make any business turnaround work: clarity about the goal, candor with creditors, careful financial modeling, and a counsel who understands both the bankruptcy code and how to keep a business running while in court.
In a Chapter 11 case, time matters as much as strategy. The earlier we have a conversation, the more paths remain open. Every consultation is confidential and protected by attorney-client privilege.