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Maintaining and Defending Creditor Rights in Bankruptcy Cases

Despite what many debtors may think, creditors simply do not renounce their rights in the event of a bankruptcy situation. In fact, creditors wield many options in bankruptcy litigation that can help preserve their rights while additionally minimizing their potential losses.

Bankruptcy in the state of Florida is a legal proceeding that helps individuals or businesses eliminate or restructure their debts as overseen by a bankruptcy court. Typically, a creditor will receive a notice that someone that owes them money files for bankruptcy. They may feel like they don’t wield any rights in the process. Luckily, with creditor bankruptcy representation in Downtown Miami, this is far from accurate.

The first thing a creditor must understand about bankruptcy is that a debtor simply filing for bankruptcy creates what we call an “automatic stay.”  This is a court-imposed, automatic injunction that forces all creditors to cease their collection activities entirely.

The good news is that creditors may file a motion with the bankruptcy court that enables a granted relief from the automatic stay. As a result, creditors can begin their collection or litigation activities once again.

In debt collection situations, it remains exceedingly essential for creditors to seek relief from an automatic stay as soon as possible. This can help them expedite their debt collection processes versus the alternative, waiting for liquidation and the conclusion of the bankruptcy proceedings.

Additionally, creditors should seek the professional, expert assistance of an attorney providing creditor bankruptcy representation in Downtown Miami for the best possible outcome.

What Rights Does a Creditor Possess During Bankruptcy?

Creditors still wield some protections as debtors file for bankruptcy. One of the conditions for receiving debt discharge is paying down as many debts as the debtor can. For this reason, creditors possess the right to receive a portion of whatever the courts distribute from the debtor’s bankruptcy estate.

The claims with the highest priority reflect secure debts. This is a debt that has collateral attached to it. Think about cars, houses, etc. This thinking is largely due to the thought that a debtor can use the collateral to pay off at least a portion of the debt, if not all of it.

Unfortunately for some creditors, unsecured debt with no collateral attached wield the lowest priority. This includes credit card debt, in addition to a majority of bills. Creditors that possess unsecured debts may receive little to no payment on the debt owed if their debtor declares bankruptcy. 

Additionally, debtors may continue facing debts with the inability to discharge them. Some of these include student loads, as well as child support debts. Creditor bankruptcy representation in Downtown Miami will help creditors determine where their debt resides in the bankruptcy estate pecking order.

Do You Need an Attorney When You Receive a Bankruptcy Notice from a Debtor?

When a creditor receives a bankruptcy notice regarding their debtor, they should immediately cease any collection activities. This includes billing, phone calls, as well as any lawsuits concerning the debt.

Creditor bankruptcy representation in Downtown Miami will then file a claim with the bankruptcy court. Unfortunately for numerous creditors, the timeline for filing deadlines in bankruptcy cases remain very short, as well as strictly enforced by the court.

Enlisting an attorney is the best way to achieve a positive outcome when creditors receive a bankruptcy notice. This legal professional can guide the creditor through the different types of bankruptcy cases, as well as an outline if a debt is secured or unsecured.

While no attorney can make promises about the outcome of the case, they will also likely possess some idea regarding the amount the creditor stands to recover. Finally, creditor bankruptcy representation in Downtown Miami can represent the creditor’s best interests in court, should they file a lawsuit.

Creditor Bankruptcy Representation in Downtown Miami from the Law Offices of Paul A. Humbert, P.L.

A debtor filing for bankruptcy and attempting to still reclaim some or all of the debt is no easy task. In these situations, creditors should, without question, seek creditor bankruptcy representation in Downtown Miami to guide them through such a tumultuous situation.

Our firm, the Law Offices of Paul A. Humbert, P.L. work to help defend creditor rights in bankruptcy situations. We represent a wide variety of clients, large and small. To learn more about what our attorneys can do for you, contact our firm today to schedule a consultation.

We are here to help YOU with any business litigation matter you may have!