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Falkner v. Falkner

Special Master

Harley E. Riedel was appointed as Special Master by the United States District Court (Kovachevich, J.) to dispose of various matters and to receive evidence thereon in a large and complex agricultural dispute. More than 25,000 acres of farmland, including the largest single landholdings in Manatee County, Florida, were the subject of this litigation.

United States District Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: A Advocates & Attorneys of Kennedy Law Group, P.A.

A Advocates & Attorneys of Kennedy Law Group

Representation of debtor which is a trial law firm providing comprehensive legal services throughout central Florida.  The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: ABC Fabrics of Tampa, Inc., et al.

ABC Fabrics of Tampa, Inc., et al.

Representation of four related debtors which, collectively, were the fourth largest national retailer of fabrics and crafts, with debts in excess of $40 million. A liquidating plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. , et al.

Accentia Biopharmaceuticals, Inc., et al.

Representation of the debtor and nine related subsidiaries.  Two of the debtors are publicly traded companies.  The representation is on-going.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Ace Auto Parts, Inc.

Ace Auto Parts, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which operated a chain of approximately thirty retail auto parts stores. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Affiliated of Florida, Inc., et al.

Affiliated of Florida, Inc., et al.

Representation of three related debtors with annual sales in excess of $200 million and over $35 million in debt. Substantially all of the assets were sold in bankruptcy and a plan was confirmed in less than one year.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Afford A Staff

Afford A Staff

Representation of a debtor in the employee leasing business. The case involves substantial tax debts. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: AFO Holdings, LLC, et al.

AFO Holdings, LLC, et al.

Representation of the debtor and eight subsidiaries.  The debtors own and operate magnetic resonance imaging centers throughout central Florida.  A plan of reorganization was confirmed which provided for the sale of the stock in the operating debtors.

U.S. Bankruptcy  Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Air Now

Air Now, Inc., Service Experts of Sarasota, Inc. and Service Now, Inc.

Representation of three related debtors in the air conditioning service business. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Alpha Rock, LLC, et al.

Alpha Rock, LLC, et al.

Representation of debtor and twenty‑two subsidiaries which operate the largest Dunkin Donut franchise network on the west coast of Florida.  The debtors also operate seventeen franchise locations and a bakery which provided products to thirty-three restaurants, including locations owned and operated by the debtors.  The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: American Environmental Container Corp., et al.

American Environmental, et al.

Representation of seven related companies which are engaged in the business of manufacturing and selling fiberglass pools.  The debtors have the largest market share in the United States for fiberglass pools. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: American Family Enterprises

Class Action Claimants, consisting of consumers receiving misleading advertising

Representation of the class of consumer claimants in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of American Family Enterprises. The representation resulted in a settlement of $33 million paid to class members, plus all attorneys’ fees and notice costs.

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

In re: American Ship Building Company

American Ship Building Company and Tampa Shipyards Incorporated

Representation of the debtor, a publicly held company with stock listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and its wholly-owned subsidiary. The representation included the settlement of substantial claims against the United States Navy. A plan was confirmed in less than one year.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Anchor Glass Container Corporation

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

The debtor, Anchor Glass, was the third largest manufacturer of glass products in the United States with scheduled assets and liabilities in excess of $600 million. A plan of reorganization was confirmed with the support of the committee. Following confirmation, the firm was engaged by the Trustee of the Unsecured Creditors’ Trust to represent him in pursuing claim objections and other matters.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Anclote Psychiatric Hospital, Ltd.

Anclote Psychiatric Hospital, Ltd.

Representation of the debtor which was a psychiatric hospital. The debtor completed an orderly shutdown and windup of its business in the bankruptcy.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Aneco Electrical Construction, Inc.

Aneco Electrical Construction, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which, at the time of filing, was the largest electrical subcontractor in the State of Florida . The representation included the sale of certain operating divisions during the bankruptcy.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Anthony Distributors Inc.; et al.

Anthony Distributors, Inc., et al.

Representation of two related debtors, which were beer distributors in the Tampa Bay area for numerous brands including Miller beer products. The debtors’ operating assets were sold during the bankruptcy cases and proceeds used to fund a plan which paid creditors in full.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Antonio Tarver

Antonio Tarver

Representation of the debtor who became the light-heavyweight champion of the world shortly after the petition date a plan was confirmed which paid creditors in full.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Arlington Ridge, LLC, et al.

Arlington Ridge, LLC, et al.

Representation of the debtor and three subsidiaries.  The debtors are owners and developers of a 469 acre active retirement community, including a championship golf course and town center owned by a Community Development District.   The representation included obtaining a priming loan to enable the debtors to complete homes which were under construction on the petition date.  A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy  Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Automotive Service Centers, Inc., et al.

Automotive Service Centers, Inc., et al.

Representation of six related debtors, which collectively were the second largest operators of Midas Muffler shops in the United States. The debtors had over sixty locations. A plan was confirmed in approximately one year.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Axcess Medical Imaging Corp., et al.

Axcess Medical Imaging Corp., et al.

Representation of debtors which operate nine (9) MRI centers throughout the State of Florida. The Debtor has sold substantially all of their assets and will be preparing a Plan of Liquidation. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Barret Home Corp., f/k/a Arthur Rutenburg Corporation

Barret Home Corp., f/k/a Arthur Rutenburg Corporation

Representation of the debtor, which was one of Florida's largest home builders and developers during the 1980s. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Bartley Mickler, et al.

Bartley Mickler, et al.

Representation of the debtor, a large Pasco County , Florida landowner. The representation included the successful litigation of a complicated usury dispute. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Bay Area Travel, Inc.

Bay Area Travel, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a travel agency, with significant government contracts. A consensual plan of reorganization was confirmed pursuant to which the company continued to operate its business.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Bay Pointe, Ltd.

Bay Pointe, Ltd.

Representation of the debtor, the owner of a shopping center anchored by a Publix grocery store and an Eckerd Drug store.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Bel-Aire Investments, Inc.

Bel-Aire Investments, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, the owner of ten large mobile home parks. A confirmed plan restructured the mortgage debt and paid unsecured creditors in full.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Bicoastal Corp. (Singer Corp.)

Bicoastal Corp. (Singer Corp.)

Representation of the debtor which was formerly known as The Singer Company. The case involved over $2 billion in filed claims and assets in excess of $500 million. Over thirty reported decisions appear in the Bankruptcy Reporter. A plan was confirmed in less than three years after intensive litigation.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Big Oaks Buick Pontiac GMC, Inc.

Michael Holley

Bankruptcy counsel for the successful purchaser of the General Motors dealership sold during the bankruptcy case.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Bill Heard Enterprises

Bill Heard Enterprises

Conflicts counsel for the debtor, the largest operator of Chevrolet dealerships in the United States . The representation is ongoing.

Northern District of Alabama

In re: Blue Stone Real Estate Construction

Blue Stone Real Estate Construction

Representation of multiple debtors in business of developing real property. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida .

In re: Bob Wilson Chrysler Jeep Dodge, LLC, et. al

Bob Wilson Chrysler Jeep Dodge, LLC, et. al

Representation of three related debtors which operated Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep dealerships and owned the real estate on which the dealerships operated. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida .

In re: Boca Ciega Developers

Boca Ciega Developers

Representation of a condominium developer in assignment for the benefit of creditors. The unsold units were transferred back to the mortgagee by the assignee.

6th Circuit Court, Pinellas County

In re: Brandy Marinas, Ltd.

Brandy Marinas, Ltd.

Representation of the debtor, the owner of a marina in Clearwater, Florida.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Brookside Tampa, LLC

Brookside Tampa, LLC

Representation of the debtor which owns a 354 unit apartment complex.  The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: C.E.M. Construction Services, Inc.

C.E.M. Construction Services, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, an on-your-lot general contractor in Lee and Collier counties. A plan of reorganization was confirmed on a consensual basis.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Caribbean Select, Inc.

Caribbean Select, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a juice processor.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Celotex Corporation

Walter Industries, Inc.

Representation of Walter Industries, Inc., the former parent of Celotex Corporation. Hillsborough Holdings paid $450 million in cash and stock under a confirmed plan of reorganization to settle veil piercing claims. Walter Industries filed a lawsuit in Tampa bankruptcy court to enforce the settlement agreement and the lawsuit was subsequently settled.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Center for Independent Living

Center for Independent Living

Representation of the debtor, which operated a nursing home in Tampa, Florida. The assets of the debtor were sold to another operation in the bankruptcy and a plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Centro Asturiano Hospital, Inc.

Centro Asturiano Hospital, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which was a hospital that had been in existence for over 100 years.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Centurion Health of Carrollwood, Inc.

Centurion Health of Carrollwood, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which was a large regional hospital facility. A plan was confirmed as part of a sale of the facility to University Community Hospital.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: CHC Industries, Inc.

CHC Industries, Inc.

Representation of the debtor who, on the filing date, was the largest manufacturer of hangers in the United States. The debtor’s assets were liquidated in a number of transactions during the bankruptcy case. A liquidating plan was confirmed which paid creditors in full with interest.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Chi-Chi’s, Inc., et al.

Outback Steakhouse, Inc.

Representation of Outback Steakhouse in a $45 acquisition of designation rights to seventy-six restaurant properties which had been formerly operated as Mexican restaurants. The firm also handled two sub-designation agreements for portions of those properties and litigation involving several disputes with landlords and with the owner of fifteen sale/leaseback properties.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware

In re: Clearwater Cylinder, Inc.

Clearwater Cylinder, Inc.

Representation of the debtor in the business of distributing which was a distributor of new and rebuilt cylinder heads. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: College Harbor, Inc.

College Harbor, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which operated an adult congregate living facility. A plan was confirmed as part of a sale of the facility.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Colony Shops, Inc.

Colony Shops, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which operated a chain of women’s clothing stores. A traditional stand-alone plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Continental Diamond, Inc.

Continental Diamond, Inc.

Representation of the debtor who is a wholesale jeweler engaged in the business of buying and selling diamonds and jewelry. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Continuum Care Services, Inc., d/b/a The Family

Continuum Care Services, Inc.

Representation of the debtor in a case that originally was commenced as an involuntary case. The debtor operated a 100-bed psychiatric hospital. The case involved the substantive consolidation of the debtor with a non debtor. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Corkscrew Golf Property Land Trust d/b/a Wildcat Run

Corkscrew Golf Property and Trust

Representation of the debtor which owned a real estate development, including a golf course, clubhouse and amenities. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Cowcat Enterprises, Inc.

Cowcat Enterprises, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which owned real estate on which operates a psychiatric hospital operated. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Crown Auto Dealerships, Inc.

Crown Auto Dealerships, Inc.

Representation of the debtors which operated a group of automobile dealerships for European and domestic manufacturers (Pontiac, Nissan, Honda, Mercedes, Jaguar, Audi, and Ferrari dealerships). This case involved the restructuring of a complex 99-year lease relationship. A stand-alone plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Cutler Manufacturing Co.

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

Representation of the committee of unsecured creditors appointed in this case. The debtor was a 100 year-old, publicly traded manufacturing company. On behalf of the committee, the firm successfully backed the plan of the purchaser which was confirmed over the debtor’s objection.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Deb-Lyn, Inc.

Deb-Lyn, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which owned and operated twelve Burger King restaurants in and around Gainesville , Florida. A plan of reorganization was confirmed under which the Debtor continued to operate its restaurants.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida

In re: Diagnostic Instrument Group, Inc.

Diagnostic Instrument Group, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which was engaged in the business of repairing, refurbishing and reselling medical equipment. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Doctors’ Hospital of Tampa, Ltd.

Doctors’ Hospital of Tampa, Ltd.

Representation of the debtor which operated a hospital in Tampa, Florida. An auction of the hospital was conducted and the proceeds received from the sale paid the secured debt in full and provided for a significant distribution to unsecured creditors. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Dunkin Diamonds, Inc., et al.

Dunkin Diamonds, et al.

Representation of the debtor and five subsidiaries which operate ten jewelry stories in Ohio and Florida.  A plan of reorganization was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy  Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Ecoventure Wiggins Pass, Ltd., et. Al

Ecoventure Wiggins Pass, Ltd.

Representation of three related debtors which own a luxury waterfront condominium development and marina facility in Naples, Florida. After the filing of the cases, the debtors obtained a post-petition financing facility in excess of $26 million, which primed $90 million of pre-petition secured debt. The proceeds of the post-petition facility are being used to complete the development and provides for post-completion maintenance and marketing of the units. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Electrical Machinery Enterprises, Inc.

Electrical Machinery Enterprises, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, an electrical contractor with extensive operations in the Southeast United States and the Caribbean . A plan was confirmed in one and one-half years, which included the merger of the debtor into a publicly-traded company.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Enchantment, LLC

Enchantment, LLC

Representation of debtor which owns a 120 room beachfront hotel.  The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Enterprise Construction, Inc.

Enterprise Construction, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a luxury homebuilder in Naples, Florida. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: eSmokes, Inc., et al.,

eSmokes, Inc., ESM Holdings, Inc.

Representation of two related debtors engaged in the business of online sales of tobacco and related products with annual sales in excess of $40 million. A plan of reorganization was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Esther Weisman Enterprises, Inc., d/b/a Southern Estate Buyers & Appraisers of Tampa

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

Initial representation of the committee of unsecured creditors. After a chapter 11trustee was appointed, a representation of the trustee in filing and confirming a liquidating plan and pursuing avoidance actions.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Family Group Limited, III

Family Group Limited, III

Representation of the debtor, the owner of two television stations located in Wisconsin. The debtor’s plan was confirmed over three competing plans filed by creditors or limited partners.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Fiberglass Coatings, Inc.

Fiberglass Coatings, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which is engaged in the distribution of resin and related building products.  A plan of reorganization was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy  Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Fiddler's Creek, LLC

Gulf Bay Capital, Inc. [DIP Lender]

Representation of debtor-in-possession lender under a $25 million proposed facility in connection with $300 million real estate development in Collier County

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Fields Co., LLC

Gardner Asphalt Corporation

Representation of Gardner Asphalt Corporation, which had entered into a prepetition term sheet to acquire the assets of the debtor and extend secured financing to the debtor in advance of closing. The debtor filed a Chapter 11 petition before a definitive contract was reached. The firm was retained by Gardner six months after the petition date and filed, with the creditors’ committee and the debtor’s major secured creditor, a competing plan of liquidation providing for a sale of the assets to an affiliate at Gardner. The plan of reorganization was confirmed, and the sale to a Gardner affiliate was closed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington

In re: First American Capital Trust

First American Capital Trust

Representation of the debtor a Florida business trust that owned a number of businesses. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Florida Equipment, Inc.

Florida Equipment, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which was a distributor of industrial equipment and also provided repair and maintenance services to the phosphate industry. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Frank Morsani

Frank Morsani

Representation of the debtor, an individual whose plan was confirmed with a provision allowing creditors to receive a percentage of the net proceeds received from a lawsuit against Major League Baseball.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Freedom Ford, Inc.

Freedom Ford, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which operated an automobile dealership. A plan of reorganization was confirmed in connection with the sale of the dealership.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Gardinier, Inc.

Florida Crushed Rock, Inc.

Representation of Florida Crushed Rock, a potential purchaser, in the Chapter 11 case of Gardinier, Inc., a large fertilizer manufacturer with over $300 million in debt.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Gold Coast Restaurants, Inc., d/b/a Leverock’s Restaurants

Gold Coast Restaurants, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which owned seven restaurants operating under the Leverock’s name. A liquidating plan of reorganization was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Golden Gem Growers, Inc.

Citrus growers

Representation of citrus growers in the bankruptcy proceeding of a cooperative in opposing the actions of secured creditors who, through the debtor, attempted to recover funds which are typically not allowed to be recovered because growers were cooperative members. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Green Isles Partners, Ltd., S.E.

Mediator

Successfully mediated disputes related to the confirmation of this chapter 11 case.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: GSR Development, Inc.

GSR Development, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which was engaged in the development of condominiums, subdivisions, single family homes, and duplexes. The debtor was the largest landowner on Anna Maria Island. A plan was confirmed with the unanimous vote of unsecured creditors.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Gulf Tampa Drydock, Inc.

Gulf Tampa Drydock, Inc.

Representation of the debtor in a case converted to a chapter 11 case. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Gyarmathy, et al

Gyarmathy

Representation of a debtor who holds a franchise rights to twelve Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants and five Famous Dave’s BBQ restaurants in Southwest Florida. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Gyarmathy, et al

Gyarmathy

Representation of debtors who hold franchise rights to twelve Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants and five Famous Dave’s BBQ restaurants in Southwest Florida.  A plan of reorganization was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Habana Hospital Pharmacy, Inc., d/b/a Habana Pharmacy

Habana Hospital Pharmacy

Representation of the debtor, a retail pharmaceutical and home health care store. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Harbor Place Associates, Ltd., d/b/a Sheraton Harbor Place

Harbor Place Associates, Ltd.,

Representation of the debtor, the owner of one of the largest hotels in Ft. Myers, Florida, with approximately $40 million in secured debt.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Harbour Oaks Development Corporation

Harbour Oaks Development Corporation

Representation of the debtor, a residential real estate developer. A majority of the assets were purchased by a third party during the bankruptcy case.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Hibiscus Suites, LLC

Hibiscus Suites, LLC, et al.

Representation of three related debtors, individuals and two limited liability companies. The debtors owned a hotel in Sarasota, Florida. Construction of the hotel was completed by using proceeds from a priming loan. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Hillsborough Holding, Inc., et al.

Walter Industries, Inc., et al.

Representation of thirty-two debtors. The holding company was a publicly-traded on the New York Stock Exchange prior to a leveraged buyout. The debtors had corporations with noticeable presence in the home building, coal mining, and industrial pipe fields. At the time of its filing, this was the largest Chapter 11 case ever filed. The debtors had unsecured bonded indebtedness of approximately $1 billion, collateralized trust debt of approximately $2 billion, and secured debt of approximately $500 million. A plan of reorganization was confirmed four years after filing which paid creditors in full with interest. The case generated over forty reported decisions.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Imperial Medical, Inc.

Imperial Medical, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a manufacturer of inter-ocular devices. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Independent Wholesale, Inc.

Independent Wholesale, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a distributor of cigarettes, tobacco products and other items to convenience stores. The operating assets were sold during the bankruptcy case.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Instrument Associates, Inc.

Instrument Associates, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a manufacturer of medical devices. A Chapter 11 plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Irwin Yacht Corporation

Irwin Yacht Corporation

Representation of the debtor, a yacht builder. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Isolux America Corporation

Isolux America Corporation

Representation of the debtor, a medical optical company. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: JAM Cruises, Inc.

JAM Cruises, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which was the owner of a cruise ship that had been arrested by a secured creditor on the eve of Thanksgiving. Emergency motions were filed and orders freeing the vessel were obtained one day after Thanksgiving, resulting in settlement discussions that provided for the restructuring of the preferred ship mortgage and the voluntary dismissal of the case.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: JLM Industries, Inc.

JLM Industries, Inc.

Representation of debtor in assignment for the benefit of creditors. The Debtor was involved in the distribution of chemicals and related products.

13th Circuit Court, Hillsborough County

In re: John Christo, Jr.

Kenneth Earl Padgett

Representation of the purchaser of the largest bank in Bay County , Florida , in the successful defense of attacks by former owner and the bankruptcy trustee in the former owner’s bankruptcy proceeding alleging fraudulent transfers, preferential transfers, and equitable ownership of bank stock. These individuals also sought to recover damages in excess of $20 million. The firm also prevailed on appeal before the Eleventh Circuit and in the United States Supreme Court, which denied certiorari.

U.S. Bankruptcy and District Courts, Northern District of Florida

In re: John F. Bassett Enterprises, Inc.

John F. Bassett Enterprises, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, the holding company of the former owner of the Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League. The case was commenced as an involuntary bankruptcy and was converted to a chapter 11 case. A plan was confirmed with significant distributions to creditors.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Jordyn Holdings, Inc.

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

The debtor, the owner of valuable real estate filed a Chapter 11 petition due to a dispute with its secured creditor. A Committee sponsored plan was confirmed. Following confirmation, the firm was retained to represent the post-confirmation trust.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida-Tampa Division

In re: JumboSports, Inc., et al.

JumboSports, Inc. f/k/a Sports & Recreation, Inc., Property Holdings Company, I and Guide Series, Inc.

Representation of the debtors in their jointly administered Chapter 11 cases. One debtor was a publicly traded New York Stock Exchange corporation. The debtors operated as a national retailer of sporting goods with assets on the petition date of $367 million and liabilities of $350 million. A liquidating plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Karakosta Investments, Inc., et al.

Karakosta Investments, Inc.

Representation of the debtor and two related companies which operate restaurants in southwest Florida. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Kearney Construction Co., LLC, et al.

Kearney Construction Co., LLC, et al.

Representation of five related debtors involved in the construction industry. The Debtors were the largest site contractors on the West Coast of Florida.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida (Tallahassee)

In re: Key Developers Group, LLC

Key Developers, LLC

Representation of the debtor, the developer of a 244 unit condominium, in the Channelside District. A plan was confirmed, which provided for the sale of the condominium project.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Koger, Inc., et al., The Koger Partnership, Ltd.

Koger, Inc. and The Koger Partnership, Ltd.

Representation of the debtors, consisting of a publicly traded New York Stock Exchange corporation and a publicly traded limited partnership. The debtors owned more than two hundred office buildings with debts in excess of $700 million. Plans were confirmed in approximately one year in the partnership case and two years in the corporate case.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: L.W. Blake Foundation

L.W. Blake Foundation

Representation of the debtor, a not for profit corporation, which was operating a hospital in Southwest Florida and a hospital in the Western United States . This case involved an orderly shut-down and liquidation.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: La Bonita Ole

La Bonita Ole

Representation of a debtor engaged in the manufacturer of tortilla and related products. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Laketown Wharf Marketing Corporation

Laketown Wharf Marketing Corporation

Representation of the debtor which is the owner of two twenty-two story condominium complexes, comprised of 765 condominium units.  The representation is on-going.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida (Tallahassee)

In re: LDG South, LLC, et al.

LDG South, LLC, et al.

Representation of debtors which are owners and developers of residential communities in southwest Florida.  The representation is on-going.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Linc.net, Inc., et al.

Linc.net, Inc., et al.

Representation of the debtors, consisting of seventeen affiliated companies. The debtors were a “roll-up” of entities providing construction and other services to the communications industry with debt of in excess of $300 million. A plan was confirmed in these cases.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Luxury Ventures, LLC

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

Representation of the committee in a case filed by a chain of jewelry stores. A committee supported plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Lykes Bros Steamship Co., Inc.

Lykes Bros Steamship Co., Inc.

Representation of the debtor, the third largest U.S. flag international liner-carrier with over $400 million in annual revenues and over $300 million in liabilities. The debtor’s assets were sold and a liquidating plan was confirmed in approximately eighteen months.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Mack Farms, Inc.

Mack Farms, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which was engaged in farming operations. The debtor, together with non-debtor subsidiaries, owned over 3,000 acres of farm land together with packing facilities. A plan was confirmed which paid creditors in full.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: McDill-Columbus, Inc.

McDill-Columbus, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a real estate company. A plan was confirmed providing for the payment of creditors in full.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Moltech Corp. and Moltech Power Corp.

Moltech Corp. and Moltech Power Corp.

Representation of two related debtors which were engaged in the business of developing and manufacturing batteries. Plans of reorganization were confirmed in each case.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida

In re: Morande Enterprises, Inc.

Morande Enterprises, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, an automobile dealership in Naples , Florida . The debtor also owned significant commercial real estate in Collier County which the debtor was able to utilize to fund its confirmed plan. A plan of reorganization was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Morgan Yacht, Inc.

Morgan Yacht, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, one of the largest sailboat builders in the United States . The sale of all assets of the debtor was approved by the bankruptcy court within forty-five days of the bankruptcy filing and a liquidating plan was subsequently confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: MRH of Lakeland, Inc., et al.

MRH of Lakeland, Inc., et al.

Representation of debtors, which owned and operated automobile dealerships.  The dealerships were sold during the pendency of the bankruptcy cases.  A liquidating plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Murray Chris-Craft, Inc.

Chris-Craft Industries, Inc.

Representation of Chris-Craft Industries as trade name licensor in the Chapter 11 cases of Murray Chris-Craft, Inc. and numerous related companies. As part of a sale, Chris-Craft had granted a royalty-free license to the debtor to use the “Chris Craft” trade name. Chris-Craft asserted breaches of the licensing agreement and successfully negotiated a new license agreement with the purchaser of the debtor’s assets which included substantial royalty payments.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Naples Assoc., Ltd.

Naples Assoc., Ltd.

Representation of the debtor, which owned a 162 unit apartment complex. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Naturally Beautiful Nails, Inc.

Wal-Mart, Inc.

Representation of Wal- Mart in the successful defense of complicated commercial litigation filed against Wal-Mart by the debtor.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Nexxtworks, Inc.

Nexxtworks, Inc.

Representation of debtor which distributes telecommunications equipment.  The representation is on‑going.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Nitram, Inc.

Nitram, Inc.

Representation of the operator of a fertilizer plant. The debtor’s assets were sold during the bankruptcy case and a liquidating plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: North American Archery Group, LLC

Bear Archery, LLC, et al.

Representation of five debtors which were engaged in the business of manufacturing components for the archery business. The debtors were sold as operating entities to a publicly traded company during the bankruptcy cases.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida

In re: North American Financial Services, Inc.

North American Financial Services, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, the service provider for the Florida Prepaid College Tuition Program. The debtor’s assets were sold. A liquidation plan was confirmed after significant litigation with the Florida Prepaid College Tuition Program and the debtor’s secured creditor.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Oakhurst Assoc., Ltd.

Oakhurst Assoc., Ltd.

Representation of the debtor, which owned a 218 unit apartment complex. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Oaks of Clearwater, Inc.

Oaks of Clearwater, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which owned an assisted living facility in Clearwater, Florida with a series of mortgages. A plan was confirmed over the opposition of the holder of the first mortgage with the support of the second mortgage holder and unsecured creditors.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Ocean Equities, Inc.

Ocean Equities, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, the owner of a motel on the Atlantic Ocean . A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Oiken Hotels Destin, LLC

Oiken Hotels Destin, LLC

Representation of the debtor which owns and operates a Hampton Inn & Suites franchised hotel.  A plan of reorganization was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida (Pensacola)

In re: Oxford Industries Inc.

Oxford Industries, Inc.

Representation of a debtor engaged in the metal fabrication business. The case involved substantial tax debts. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Parkstone Medical Information Systems

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

Representation of the committee of unsecured creditors in filing and confirming a liquidating Chapter 11 plan and pursuing over 75 avoidance actions which generated over $1 million for payment of claims to creditors.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Parkwood Pharmacy, Inc.

Parkwood Pharmacy, Inc.

Representation of the debtor a medical equipment supplier. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Peoples Restaurants, Inc.

Peoples Restaurants, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which operated a nationwide chain of restaurants. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Performance Line Hardware, LLC

Performance Line Hardware, LLC

Representation of the debtor, which manufactured cable and wire rope. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Petracom Media, LLC, et al.

Petracom Media, LLC, et al.

Representation of four related debtors which owned and operated sixteen radio stations in five states. A plan providing for the sale of the stations was confirmed in approximately one year.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Picture Factory, Inc. et al

Picture Factory, Inc., et al

Representation of three debtors who operate four picture frame and home accessory stores in Southwest Florida.  The debtors completed going out of business sales during the pendency of the cases.  A liquidation plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Poe Financial Group, Inc., et al.

Poe Financial Group, et al.; William F. Poe, Sr.

Representation of the reorganized debtors and the debtor-in-possession lender in post-confirmation matter, including an objection to claim filed by the Department of Financial Services of the State of Florida seeking to recover in excess of $31 million.  The representation is on-going.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Precision Enterprises, Inc.

Precision Enterprises, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which had franchises for numerous automobile dealerships, including a Mercedes Benz dealership. The debtor also owed significant amounts to First Union under various floor plan financing facilities. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Premier Membership Services, LLC, et al.

Heartland Payment Systems

Representation of Heartland Payment Systems, the credit card processor for the debtors which held approximately $15 million of collected funds in the bankruptcy cases. The firm successfully preserved rights of charge back and entered into settlement with release provisions incorporated in the confirmed plan.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Provincetown-Boston Airlines, Inc.

Provincetown-Boston Airlines, Inc.

Representation of the debtor in a chapter 11 reorganization of this publicly traded company, one of the oldest and largest regional airline carriers at the time of its 1985 filing. A plan was confirmed providing for the adjustment of debts and the merger of operations with a national carrier in less than one year after filing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Radio Officers Union , Inc., et al.

Radio Officers Union, Inc., et al.

Representation of two related debtors which were unions. A plan was confirmed in less than six months.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida

In re: Rentclub, Inc.

Rentclub, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which operated an appliance leasing business. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: RHA/Princeton Hospital, Inc.

Princeton Hospital, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which owned and operated a 150 bed acute care hospital, secured by $48 million in bond debt. A liquidating plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: River Ranch, Inc.

River Ranch, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which owned and operated a large RV resort on the Kissimmee River in Polk County , Florida .

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Riverwood Land Company, L.P.

Riverwood Land Company, L.P.

Representation of the debtor which owned a large development of a golf course residential community. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Roger Harloff, et al.

Pharmacia-Upjohn Co.

Representation of Pharmacia-Upjohn Co., a secured claimant in five-related agricultural Chapter 11 cases. The firm successfully negotiated an adequate protection stipulation and arranged a pre-confirmation sale of the claim.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Sam Seltzer’s Steak Houses of America , Inc., et. al

Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouses of America, Inc., et. al

Representation of fifteen related debtors. Pre-petition, the debtors operated a chain of casual dining restaurants. The cases are ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Scotty’s, Inc.

Warren Mack

Representation of a landlord in opposing the assumption and assignment of a lease, resulting in a buy-out of the debtor’s interest.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York

In re: SDI of Winter-Haven, d/b/a Sonic-Drive, Inc. et al.

SDI of Winter Haven , d/b/a Sonic Drive-In, et al.

Representation of five related debtors which owned and operated four Sonic Drive-In restaurants. A plan was confirmed after extensive litigation with the landlord providing for the sale of some of the restaurants to the third largest Sonic franchise in the country.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Shaw Aero Devices, Inc., et al.

Shaw Aero Devices, Inc., et al.

Representation of two related debtors which operated in the aerospace industry. A plan was confirmed within four months, which contained injunctions against creditors pursuing claims against insiders.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc.

Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a publicly traded company which operated twenty-three casual dining restaurants. Case converted to Chapter 7.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Silas Creek Retail, Inc.

Carolina Sales, Inc.

Representation of Carolina Sales as the successful acquirer, in its $40 million purchase of substantially all assets of Silas Creek Retail, Inc. After obtaining Delaware Bankruptcy Court approval, the client assigned a portion of the purchase contract to Hancock Fabrics, Inc.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware

In re: Silk Greenhouse, Inc.

Silk Greenhouse, Inc.

Representation of the debtor which operated several silk plant outlets in Florida . The Debtor had secured debt of approximately $100 million. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Skyway Communications Holding Corp.

The Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors for Skyway Communications Holding Corp.

The debtor was in the business of developing a ground-to-air in-flight communication network to facilitate homeland security and in-flight entertainment. The firm, on behalf of the Committee, was successful in obtaining the appointment of a Chapter 11 Trustee. The Committee proposed and filed a plan which was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court. The plan provided for the cancellation of the publicly-traded stock of Skyway and the issuance of private stock to the purchaser.

U.S. Bankruptcy and District Courts, Middle District of Florida

In re: Southern Mill Creek Products, Inc.

Southern Mill Creek Products, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a chemical manufacturing company. The firm filed the chapter 11 petition on less than three hours notice to halt a replevin that was in progress. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Summerset Bend Apartments I Assoc., Ltd.

Summerset Bend Apartments I Assoc., Ltd.

Representation of the debtor, a Paragon-developed and owned 272 unit apartment complex. A plan was confirmed after substantial litigation with the secured creditor.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Sun Coast Hospital, Inc.

Suncoast Hospital, Inc.

Representation of the debtors, a not-for-profit 200 bed acute care hospital that had operated for over fifty years. A related debtor operated a magnetic resonance imaging center on the hospital’s property. The representation included the sale of all operating assets and the transfer of contracts to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hospital Corporation of America, Inc. The representation is on-going.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Suncoast Roofers Supply, Inc.

Suncoast Roofers Supply, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which was one of the largest distributors of roofing supplies to Florida residential and commercial markets. The representation included the sale of substantially all assets to the highest bidder at an auction. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Sunrise Restaurants, Inc.

Sunrise Restaurants, Inc.

Representation of debtor which owned Burger King restaurants. The restaurants were sold over Burger King’s objection. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Sunshine-Jr. Stores, Inc.

Sunshine-Jr. Stores, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which owned convenience stores in the Southeast.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Sunstate Dairy

Sunstate Dairy

Representation of the debtor which was operating an integrated dairy plant. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Supra Telecommunications, Inc.

Liquidity Solutions, Inc. and related entities

Representation of one of the largest unsecured creditors in opposing confirmation of the debtor’s plan. The case was settled with an improved payout to the firm’s client.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Tampa Tower, Ltd.

Tampa Tower, Ltd.

Representation of the debtor, which owned a twelve story office building in downtown Tampa . Confirmed a plan over the objection of the mortgagee following a trial on confirmation and cramdown issues.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Target Graphics

Target Graphics

Representation of debtor which is a commercial printer.  A Chapter 11 was confirmed

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Taylor, Bean & Whitaker

Taylor, Bean & Whitaker

Representation of debtor which, shortly before filing, was the largest independent mortgage lender in the United States.  The representation is on-going.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida (Jacksonville)

In re: The Alliance Foundation for Housing and Health Care, Inc.

The Alliance Foundation for Housing and Health Care, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which owned a 210 bed skilled nursing facility. The facility was sold during the bankruptcy and a liquidating plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: The Laminate Store International, Inc.

Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors

The debtor was a distributor of flooring products operating in five states. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: The Shell Factory

The Shell Factory

Representation of the debtor, a Ft. Myers , Florida tourist attraction which also sold shells and related products at retail. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: The Towers of Channelside, Inc.

The Towers of Channelside, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, the developer of a high-rise condominium consisting of twin 29-story towers. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Tidemark Partners, LLC

Tidemark Partners, LLC

Representation of the debtor, a condo-tel marina on Anna Maria Island, Florida. A plan was confirmed with a substantial payout to unsecured creditors and preservation of equity for existing shareholders.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Tidy Island London, Inc.

Tidy Island Condominium Association

Representation of the condominium association in a case filed by the developers. The association was successful in acquiring the remaining units owned by the debtor under a confirmed plan.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Total World Telecommunications, Inc.

Total World Telecommunications, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, which was a publicly traded telecommunications company. A plan was confirmed involving a reverse merger.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Touch 1 Communications, Inc.

Touch 1 Communications, Inc.

Representation of the debtor and a related subsidiary which, on the filing date, was one of the ten largest resellers of long-distance telephone services. A plan was confirmed which paid creditors in full.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Alabama

In re: TOUSA Inc., et al.

Citicorp North America

Co-counsel representation of First Lien Term Loan in the general cases and in the $800,000,000 fraudulent transfer/preference action filed by the Committee.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Trident Shipworks

Trident Shipworks

Representation of the debtor, a yacht builder. The firm successfully litigated a “true lease” dispute during the bankruptcy case. Competing plans were filed and the case was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Trust America Service Corp., et al.

Trust America Service Corp., et al.

Representation of six related debtors that originated, sold, and serviced residential mortgages. At the time of the filing, the debtor had a $1 billion warehouse line with First Union. A plan was confirmed which paid all creditors in full.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Twin Eagles, Inc., et al.

William Bloomquist

Representation of large secured creditor and debtor in possession lender in five related cases involving a golf course and related residential development. All prepetition and DIP loans were paid in full with interest.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: U.S. Plastic Lumber Corp., et al.

U.S. Plastic Lumber Corp., et al.

Representation of five related debtors. The holding company was publicly traded and the debtors were manufacturers of plastic lumber and plastic lumber products, with their primary manufacturing facility located in Chicago , Illinois . A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Uiterwyk Lines, Inc.

Uiterwyk Lines, Inc.

Representation of the debtors which were worldwide shipping companies. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Union Golf, Inc.

Indian Creek Ventures

Representation of Indian Creek Ventures, the holder of a secured claim in the case of Union Golf, Inc. The firm successfully negotiated plan treatment, under which all principal, interest, fees, and late charges of its client were paid in full.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Utility Partners, Inc.

Utility Partners, Inc.

Representation of the debtor engaged in the business of producing hardware and software systems for public utility companies throughout the nation. A plan of reorganization confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Valco Enterprises, Ltd., et. al

Valco Enterprises, Ltd., et. al

Representation of four related debtors engaged in the business of manufacturing and installing various types of shutter systems throughout Florida . A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Viasource Communications, Inc., et al.

Viasource Communications, Inc., et al.

Representation of the debtor and twelve affiliated debtors, a “roll-up” of companies providing services to the cable, internet and telecommunications industries. At the time of filing, the debtor had revenues of $196 million and liabilities of $93 million. The debtors’ assets were sold and a liquidating plan was subsequently confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: W.G. Wade Shows, Inc.

W.G. Wade Shows, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a large carnival operator. During the case, a punitive damage judgment entered by a state court before filing was disallowed. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Weeks Landing, LLC

RCMP Enterprises, LLC

Representation of debtor in possession lender and potential purchaser of marina development. The representation is ongoing.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: West Charlotte Utilities, Inc.

West Charlotte Utilities, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a publicly-regulated, privately owned utility company. A plan was confirmed which paid the bondholders and other creditors in full.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: West Edge, Inc.

West Edge, Inc.

Representation of the debtor whose business included substantial real estate holdings. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Westshore Cove Acquisition Group, LLC, a/k/a The Cove Apartments

Westshore Cove Acquisition Group, LLC

Representation of the debtor which owns a large apartment complex in Tampa. The representation is on-going.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Wetherington Development, LLC

Wetherington Development, LLC

Representation of company in assignment for the benefit of creditors, involving multiple secured loans totaling in access of $20 million from three banks. As part of the assignment, properties were abandoned to the secured settlement.

Sarasota County Circuit Court

In re: Wilkinson Hi-Rise, LLC and Wilkinson Chutes, Inc.

Wilkinson Hi-Rise, LLC and Wilkinson Chutes, Inc.

Representation of the debtors, the world’s largest manufacturers and installers of trash and laundry chutes for high rise buildings. A motion to sell substantially all of the assets of the debtors to a newly formed entity consisting of the debtors’ management and financial advisors was approved by the Court approximately three months after the petition date.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

In re: Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., et al.

Various Creditors

Representation of Alabama Power, Konica-Minolta, several landlord claimants, several personal injury claimants, and other creditors in connection with these cases involving one of the largest supermarket chains in the United States and approximately $1 billion in claims.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Wm. G. Roe & Sons, Inc.; Wm. G. Roe & Company, Inc.

Wm. G. Roe & Sons, Inc.; Wm. G. Roe & Company, Inc.

Representation of related debtors, the largest tangerine packers and shippers in the State of Florida . A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Woodall Assoc., Ltd.

Woodall Assoc., Ltd.

Representation of the debtor, which owns a 204 unit apartment complex. A plan was confirmed.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Zephyr Rock & Lime, Inc.

Zephyr Rock & Lime, Inc.

Representation of the debtor, a limestone rock mining operation which owned 750 acres of real estate, substantial amounts of heavy equipment, and valuable mining permits. A plan was confirmed in approximately one year.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

In re: Westshore Cove Acquisition Group, LLC, a/k/a The Cove Apartments

Westshore Cove Acquisition Group, LLC

Representation of the debtor which owns a 700 unit waterfront apartment complex in Tampa.  The representation is on-going.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

Shoreline Casework Systems, Inc.

John William Galbraith

Representation of a creditor.

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida