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Frank DeBorde is the Chair of the Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy Practice and has practiced as a bankruptcy and workout lawyer for more than 24 years. Mr. DeBorde regularly represents creditors in state court, bankruptcy court and federal district court. Mr. DeBorde frequently conducts complex workouts and represents creditors in bankruptcy courts nationwide. His practice also includes representing creditors’ committees in bankruptcy proceedings, handling contested foreclosures and representing lenders in lender liability cases. Mr. DeBorde is listed as a top lawyer in Bankruptcy in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and is AV rated, the highest peer rating for attorneys by Martindale-Hubble.
Recent Experience
- In re: Tom’s Foods, Inc.; United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Columbus Division; Case No. 05-40683; client is Bond Holder Committee and Liquidating Agent.
- In re: Southwest Recreational Industries, Inc., et al.; United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Rome Division; Case Nos. 04-40656 to 04-50658; client was Committee of Unsecured Creditors and Special Counsel to Trustee.
- In re: Stratus Group, Inc., et al.; United States Bankruptcy Court, for the Middle District of Georgia, Albany Division; Case No. 08-11096; client is Committee of Unsecured Creditors.
- In re: HomeBanc Mortgage Corporation, et al.; United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware; Case No. 07-11079; client was Committee of Ad Hoc Closing Attorneys.
- In re: Wellington Leisure Products, Inc., et al.; U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Georgia, Athens Division; Case Nos. 03-30202 through 03-30218; client was Committee of Unsecured Creditors.
- In re: Cornerstone Ministries Investments, Inc.; United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Gainesville Division; Case No. 08-20355; client is Primary Secured Lender.
- Numerous workouts of commercial loans secured by real estate and businesses assets, $5 to $50 million for five major banks.
- Represent an international medical supplier and software provider in hospital bankruptcy cases nationwide.
- Represent a recorded digital, audio and video content provider in bankruptcy cases nationwide.
Honors and Affiliations
Listed, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business - as a top lawyer in Bankruptcy/Restructuring (2009-2012)
Ranked, Legal 500 as a Leader in Finance & Bankruptcy (2009)
Selected, as a Super Lawyer in Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights by Atlanta Magazine (2011 & 2012)
Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
State Bar Bankruptcy Section Speaker
Frequent speaker for lender and creditor trade groups
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