McDowell, Rice has maintained a vigorous and diverse bankruptcy practice for more than half a century.  The firm is particularly well known for its legal work in complex and contested corporate Chapter 11 cases.  The attorneys in this group are led by R. Pete Smith, an elected Fellow of the prestigious American College of Bankruptcy Attorneys.

The bankruptcy group is composed of attorneys who are experienced in all aspects of both bankruptcy litigation and negotiation of issues that may lead to bankruptcy litigation.  In addition to serving as trustee in over 5,000 commercial bankruptcy cases, the firm has represented a wide array of parties, including debtors, secured creditors, unsecured creditors, government agencies, and creditor committees.  The bankruptcy group’s representation has encompassed the largest Chapter 11 cases in the metropolitan Kansas City area as well as major commercial cases throughout the country.

The bankruptcy group includes capable attorneys who can provide early development of proactive strategies.  They offer comprehensive document preparation and aggressive prosecution of litigation for all bankruptcy-related matters.

McDowell, Rice adopts the philosophy of providing efficient and economical services, even in the most complicated and litigious cases.  The bankruptcy group recognizes the paramount importance of ensuring that clients obtain full value for legal services.