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Bankruptcy can be a powerful tool to enable someone faced with unmanageable debt to get a fresh start towards financial health. Of course, bankruptcy relief also means that other parties may have their rights and interests impaired. This can often lead to a legal dispute that is resolved through a bankruptcy adversary proceeding. Bankruptcy adversary proceedings are highly complex legal processes. Turn to a bankruptcy adversary proceeding attorney in CA from Cianchetta & Associates to guide you through the complicated court procedures and complex factual and legal issues in your case.
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Don’t leave your rights to chance in a bankruptcy adversary proceeding. Get the seasoned legal help you need to protect your interests. Reach out to Cianchetta & Associates today for a free initial case review to speak with a bankruptcy adversary proceeding attorney in CA about your legal options.
A bankruptcy adversary proceeding can be initiated to resolve any kind of dispute involving a bankruptcy. At Cianchetta & Associates, we represent clients who are engaged in adversary proceedings involving:
In addition, we assist clients in bankruptcy adversary proceedings arising from legal disputes that, but for the bankruptcy, would have been filed as a civil lawsuit, such as breach of contract actions, tort actions, or corporate governance disputes
To give yourself the best chance at a favorable outcome in a bankruptcy adversary proceeding that you are a part of, turn to Cianchetta & Associates to get help from an experienced bankruptcy adversary proceeding attorney in CA. When you choose our firm for your case, you can expect your attorney to:
When you may have a bankruptcy adversary proceeding or already find yourself in the middle of litigation, get experienced legal representation to advocate for your interests. Contact Cianchetta & Associates today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation to learn more about how a bankruptcy adversary proceeding attorney in CA can guide you through the litigation process.
A bankruptcy adversary proceeding may be filed by anyone who has an interest in the underlying bankruptcy or in the bankruptcy estate. This includes the bankruptcy trustee, who may file a proceeding to recover preferential or fraudulent transfers or to force third parties to turn over property belonging to the bankruptcy estate, or the debtor who may file a proceeding to remove liens or discharge certain debts, or creditors and alleged creditors who may file a proceeding to secure their right to recover from the debtor.
The rules governing when a bankruptcy adversary proceeding must be filed are highly complicated and depend on the underlying nature of the dispute. For example, proceedings to determine dischargeability of debts or to object to bankruptcy plans must be filed within a matter of weeks, while proceedings involving underlying civil causes of action may be subject to normal statutes of limitations. A bankruptcy adversary proceeding attorney in CA from Cianchetta & Associates can help you determine the timeliness of any proceeding you may be involved in.
A bankruptcy adversary proceeding begins when the party who initiates the proceeding, known as the plaintiff, files a complaint with the bankruptcy court against the defendant, who is usually the debtor but could also include the bankruptcy trustee or third-party transferees of debtor property. After receiving the complaint, the defendant(s) will file an answer admitting or contesting each allegation in the complaint. After the pleadings have been filed, the parties engage in a process known as discovery that involves the exchange of evidence, documents, and information along with taking depositions of relevant witnesses. Assuming the adversary proceeding is not settled or dismissed, it will eventually reach a hearing before the bankruptcy court where the parties can present their evidence and arguments, based on which the bankruptcy court will issue a judgment deciding the case.
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