Written by attorneys with over fifty years of combined experience in commercial law and secured transactions, Security Agreements Line by Line provides a detailed examination of the document which serves as the cornerstone of most secured credit relationships. This book explains the purpose behind each provision of a security agreement and highlights the negotiating positions of the secured creditor and the debtor. The authors describe the perfection of security interests under the Uniform Commercial Code and other applicable State and Federal law, the essential step which puts the secured creditor in a position to realize on the collateral pledged to repay a loan. Finally, the book details those circumstances when a creditor with a valid and perfected security interest may nonetheless lose its position in the collateral because of the provisions of the Federal Bankruptcy Code or other applicable law. Security Agreements Line by Line is a comprehensive and essential desk reference for attorneys, bankers, and others who deal with commercial transactions. A CD-ROM is included, which provides searchable PDF and Word versions of the book and sample agreements. About the Authors Peter C. Blain is a shareholder and chair of Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC"s Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Department. Mr. Blain also served as a vice president and director of the firm from 1992 to 2005. Mr. Blain regularly represents financial institutions, creditors, debtors, creditors committees, trustees, and others in bankruptcy proceedings, receiverships, and workouts. He uses the skills and expertise acquired in over thirty years of practice to achieve uniquely successful results for his clients in complex business and commercial matters. Michael D. Jankowski is a shareholder in Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren SC"s Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights and Banking and Finance departments. He specializes in complex corporate bankruptcy, creditors rights, workouts, restructurings, troubled transactions, and commercial transactions. Mr. Jankowski regularly counsels financial institutions and other lenders, borrowers, trade creditors, debtors, and other parties on reorganization and commercial law issues and has represented numerous clients in the sale/purchase of distressed businesses.