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Bankruptcy Resources
Jan 19, 2015

Business Bankruptcy - Chapters 7&11;

By: Julie Koenig

Business Bankruptcy - Chapters 7 & 11:

We recognize the growing challenges that business owners face when attempting to keep businesses profitable in an adverse economy.  When your business is facing serious financial problems, Chapter 11 or 7 Bankruptcy may provide you the debt relief you need.  Our initial consultation is at no charge and can take between 1 and 2 hours, depending on your particular circumstances.

When Your Business Is in Jeopardy, Cooper & Scully, PC, Can Help You

Julie M. Koenig has served owners of small- to medium-sized businesses throughout the Houston area when they have been faced with overwhelming debt issues that have affected the success of their businesses.

Julie has effectively handled simple and complex business bankruptcy cases, and recognizes the significant financial stakes involved when your business is unable to stay solvent. Our team has helped thousands of business owners find debt relief through Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  In fact, Julie has filed over 125 Chapter 11 business bankruptcies with a 90% success rate on successful reorganization.  In addition, she has assisted hundreds of individuals liquidate and close their companies through Chapter 7.  With over 32 years of experience as a bankruptcy lawyer, Julie has the knowledge to assist you in making the right decision for your company.

Chapter 11 bankruptcy is typically defined as reorganization bankruptcy for business owners. This chapter allows business owners to continue to operate their businesses through reorganization methods, offering a complete or partial relief from debt and contracts and giving the business a fresh start.

During the court-supervised reorganization plan process, the owner typically stays in control of the business. This often gives the owner time to re-evaluate his or her business plan, return excessive equipment, change locations if necessary, and create new initiatives that will increase profitability and decrease expenses.

Owners may also use Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a liquidation tool if you would like to sell business property. This chapter will allow the owner to do an orderly liquidation of his or her business property, as opposed to the liquidation process in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy where a trustee will auction everything.

Individuals who exceed the qualifiable income levels for Chapter 13 bankruptcy can also file Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is an option for business owners who would like to permanently shut down their business. For business owners with few assets and/or overwhelming debt, business Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be the best debt relief option.

Business bankruptcy cases are some of the most difficult in bankruptcy law, requiring a knowledgeable and experienced attorney to help navigate the complex process.  Ms. Koenig is prepared to help you understand your best debt relief option depending on your circumstances and guide you through the process, step by step.  In addition, she can help ensure that you keep your business after the reorganization and that you receive the maximum allowable debt relief in your bankruptcy case.  As business bankruptcies are so complicated, Ms. Koenig prefers to have a meeting in person to detail the process using a chart detailed to your specific needs.  These meetings usually take between 2 and 3 hours and are at no charge for the initial consultation.  You may contact Julie at 713/236-6825 or at Julie.Koenig@cooperscully.com.

We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.