Creditors Rights in Chapter 11 Cases is an authoritative, insider"s perspective on key strategies for evaluating and exercising creditors rights during the reorganization process. Featuring partners from some of the nation"s leading law firms, these experts identify the different types of creditors and the rights granted to each type under bankruptcy law. These top lawyers reveal their advice on recognizing signs that a debtor is financially troubled, asking the appropriate questions during a preliminary client meeting with a creditor, filing the necessary documentation to establish creditors rights, and understanding the role of the unsecured creditors committee. From identifying the size and type of a bankruptcy claim to determining its language and lifecycle, these authors explain important factors to keep in mind when analyzing creditors rights. Additionally, these leaders discuss the current bankruptcy climate and the impact of recent developments in Chapter 11 cases. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around their keys to success when representing and advising creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings. Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-level executives (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world"s most respected companies and firms nationwide, rather than third-party accounts from unknown authors and analysts. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community. Chapters Include: 1. Kathryn McQueen Barnes, Partner, Thelen LLP Chapter 11: An Introduction for Creditors 2. Michael L. Molinaro, Partner, Loeb & Loeb LLP Exercising Your Rights and Understanding Your Goals 3. Donald Kirk, Partner, Fowler White Boggs PA Important Rules and Challenges for Creditors in Chapter 11 Proceedings 4. Amanda Gibbs, Attorney; and Peter C. Blain, Shareholder, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren sc An Overview of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Today 5. Tara Elizabeth Nauful, Shareholder, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd PA Key Motion Filing Procedures and Strategies for Creditors in Chapter 11 Litigation 6. Matthew T. Smith, Member, Clark Hill PLC Being the Squeaky Wheel: A Proactive Approach to Representing Creditors in Chapter 11 Litigation 7. James E. Morgan, Partner, Bell, Boyd & Lloyd LLP Representing the Unsecured Creditor in a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case 8. Daniel H. Slate, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP A Broad Overview of Possible Chapter 11 Strategies from Both Sides: The Creditor s and Debtor s Perspective 9. John H. Maddock III, Partner, McGuireWoods LLP Successful Strategies for Representing Creditors in the Complex Practice of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 10. Christopher Ward, Shareholder, Polsinelli Shughart PC Chapter 11 Strategy and the Creditors Committee: Achieving Success for All Creditors Appendices Include: Appendix A: A Guide to the United States Bankruptcy Reorganization System Appendix B: Joint Plan of Reorganization Appendix C: Form Interim Cash Collateral Order Appendix D: Form No Consent Letter Appendix E: Proxy Appendix F: Form Notice of Meeting of Largest Unsecured Creditors