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Bryan E. Bates

bryan e. bates

Partner

Atlanta

bbates@phrd.com

t: (404) 420-4333

f: (404) 522-8409

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"Bryan is responsive, explains things clearly and concisely, and is very practical in his approach to resolving issues"

Chambers USA 2022

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Overview

Bryan Bates is an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Concentrating his practice on business bankruptcy, creditor rights, and commercial litigation, Bryan has helped clients achieve their goals in all aspects of insolvency and litigation proceedings. His thoughtful strategy and client-focused approach position his clients for the best possible outcomes.

Bryan's extensive experience of how debtor and creditor issues affect day-to-day operations, long-term business viability, and value preservation allows him to provide his clients guidance necessary to achieve a successful outcome, whether as the debtor, purchaser, or creditor in a bankruptcy case. He represents secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, committees, trustees and other parties-in-interest in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings, insolvency matters, and debtor/creditor litigation, both in and out of Court, including asset sales, reorganizations, litigation, and Chapter 11 proceedings. Bryan also represents parties in business disputes and commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts.

Bryan is committed to providing high quality legal services and helping his clients obtain the best possible outcome. Bryan carefully listens to his clients to understand their needs and goals. Clients know they can depend on Bryan, assured that he will give their matters the utmost care.

Thought Leadership

  • Panelist, “Dealing with Distressed Loans: a strategic workshop on judicial and non-judicial remedies and alternatives post-default,” TMA Southeast Regional Conference, August 11, 2021
  • Panelist, “Post-Pandemic Restructuring Initiatives: strategic discussion of operational, financial and legal issues as COVID-19 stimulus measures come to an end,” TMA Southeast Regional Conference, August 11, 2021
  • Presentation: Lender Liability, October 6, 2021
  • Presentation: In-Transit Goods Financing, September 15, 2021
  • Presentation: Overview of Bankruptcy, September 8, 2021
  • Co-author, "Aftershocks Coming? Anticipating Borrower Defaults and Defenses When Stimulus Ends," The Secured Lender (March 2021)
  • Panelist, "Bankruptcy Fundamentals and Strategic Considerations for the Lending Lawyer Regarding Adequate Protection, Cash Collateral and DIP Financing," State Bar of Georgia Secured Lending Seminar, March 5, 2020
  • Panelist, "Bankruptcy Cases In The New Millennia – How Fast Is Too Fast: How "Chapter 363" Cases And Pre-Arranged Bankruptcies Are Changing The Landscape Of Restructurings," Georgia State Bar Bankruptcy Section Annual Meeting, December 14, 2017
  • National Webinar, "Bankruptcy Fundamentals for Corporate Counsel: Protecting and Enforcing Creditor Claims in a Chapter 11 Proceeding," September 7, 2017
  • Co-Author, "Value, Not Face Amount, of Liens Controls in a Battle of Credit Bids," American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, July 2017
  • Co-Author, "Supreme Court Closes “Backdoor” Use of Structured Dismissals to Avoid Bankruptcy Code’s Priority System," Journal of Corporate Renewal, July/August 2017
  • Panelist, "The Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law," Georgia ICLE Corporate Counsel Institute, December 16, 2016

Areas of focus

  • Commercial Disputes
  • Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditor Rights

Education

  • Mercer University (J.D., cum laude, 2004)
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S., summa cum laude, 1999)

Accolades

  • Recognized by Chambers USA in Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Georgia (2020-2022)
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2023), Litigation – Bankruptcy (2023)
  • Super Lawyers Georgia Rising Star in Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights (2013-2014)
  • National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges Next Generation Program
  • Turnaround Management Association, Georgia Chapter Small Business Turnaround of the Year

Professional affiliations

  • Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute (SBLI), Director
  • Turnaround Management Association (TMA), Board Member - Atlanta Chapter
  • Bankruptcy Section of Atlanta Bar Association, Board Member
  • American Bankruptcy Institute, Southeastern Advisory Board Member

Admitted to practice

  • Georgia

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