Protecting Creditor Rights in Collections and Bankruptcy Matters
- Handel & Carlini

- Aug 5
- 2 min read

When financial obligations go unpaid, the effects can extend well beyond a single account. For lenders, businesses, and other creditors, delayed payments and bankruptcy proceedings can disrupt cash flow and create significant financial challenges. Protecting creditor rights requires experienced legal representation and a strategic approach.
Handel & Carlini, LLP represents creditors in both consumer and business bankruptcy matters, providing legal counsel to banks, credit unions, institutional lenders, secured parties, trade creditors, commercial developers, construction contractors, distressed corporations, and creditors' committees.
The firm has extensive experience handling bankruptcy proceedings, including reorganizations and liquidations, as well as matters involving cash collateral, post-petition financing, plan confirmation, asset sales, executory contracts, and bankruptcy litigation. Attorneys also represent clients in hearings involving automatic stays, objections to discharge, lender liability claims, contested claims, and related proceedings.
In addition to bankruptcy representation, Handel & Carlini, LLP assists clients with collections matters. The firm's attorneys pursue collections lawfully, professionally, and effectively while adhering to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. When appropriate, the ability to initiate legal action provides clients with an important advantage in resolving disputed debts and pursuing recovery.
The firm regularly represents clients in collections involving construction contracts, real estate transactions, loan and mortgage agreements, court judgments, professional fees, and claims involving businesses or consumers who have filed for bankruptcy.
Beyond litigation and collections, Handel & Carlini, LLP also advises clients on loan workouts, debt restructuring through out-of-court workouts, business planning, and corporate transactions designed to help address financial challenges and protect against future bankruptcy-related issues.
Whether navigating a complex bankruptcy proceeding or pursuing amounts lawfully owed, Handel & Carlini, LLP is committed to protecting the interests of creditors with experienced legal guidance.
Contact Handel & Carlini, LLP to learn more or schedule a consultation.



