 Adam J. Biehl Columbus, Ohio
Adam concentrates his practice in the areas of Chapter 11 reorganizations, creditors' rights and remedies, business/corporate, and commercial transactions. He has represented Chapter 11 debtors and has advised creditors of insolvent debtors in insolvency proceedings and out-of-court workouts. As a member of the Columbus Bar Association's Bankruptcy Committee, Adam has helped plan seminars, including the annual Bankruptcy Law Institute and a seminar on the 2005 amendments to the Bankruptcy Code (BACPA). Adam regularly participates as a panel member and presenter at these seminars. Adam's business/corporate practice focuses on the representation of business clients on a variety of corporate matters, from entity formation, to the negotiation and enforcement of contracts, to corporate restructuring. Education The Practice Areas Bankruptcy; Creditors' Rights Commercial Lending Corporate and Securities Mergers and Acquisitions Bar Admissions Noteworthy Matters/Cases Advised Chapter 11 debtors on bankruptcy issues ranging from pre-petition operations and initial filing to confirmation and consummation of plan of reorganization. Advised commercial lenders and other secured and unsecured creditors in connection with bankruptcy reorganizations and liquidations. Advised plaintiffs and defendants in commercial bankruptcy litigation. Participated in Judicial Externship Program with Bankruptcy Judge, 1995. Drafted documentation for, and assisted in negotiating and closing, commercial loans on behalf of both lenders and borrowers. Assisted in negotiating and closing leveraged buyouts, warehouse loans and other commercial lending transactions. Advised national and state banks on issues regarding the organization of bank/financial holding companies; drafted documentation for organization of bank/financial holding companies and shepherded applications through federal and state agencies. Advised national and state financial institutions on regulatory matters before federal and state regulatory agencies. Advised major hospital network regarding corporate restructuring of network affiliates and drafted documents to accomplish portions of the restructuring. Drafted and assisted in negotiating organizational and other documents for a reorganization and acquisition that created the seventh largest real estate firm in nation. Drafted documentation for, and assisted in negotiating and closing, mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations of both public and private corporations. Drafted and negotiated various business contracts, including contracts for employment, consulting, noncompetition and confidentiality, sales of goods and services, secured loans, software license and development, and website terms. Advised clients on choice of entity issues and documented formation of new business entities. Memberships and Community Involvement Member, Kiwanis Club of Board of Trustees, 2002-2004 Member, Prince of Volunteer, LifeCare Alliance/Meals on Wheels Member of Operazzi (support group for Opera Columbus) Member, Columbus Bar Association Bankruptcy Committee Presenter, "Buy-Sell Agreements," Corporate Basics 1999 (OSBA Continuing Legal Education Institute, 1999) |
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