Experience

Wood + Lamping

• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  I focus on insolvency, debtors' and creditors' rights with a focus on credit union representation, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, financial and organizational corporate restructurings, complex litigation, and general business matters. I have nearly 20 years of experience representing debtors, secured lenders, trustees, and trade creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency-related litigation. I have also negotiated and drafted complex contracts, loan documents, and… Show more I focus on insolvency, debtors' and creditors' rights with a focus on credit union representation, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, financial and organizational corporate restructurings, complex litigation, and general business matters. I have nearly 20 years of experience representing debtors, secured lenders, trustees, and trade creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency-related litigation. I have also negotiated and drafted complex contracts, loan documents, and settlement agreements as well as provided proactive legal advice relating to corporate law and litigation. Through my experience, I have appeared and argued extensively in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Show less I focus on insolvency, debtors' and creditors' rights with a focus on credit union representation, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, financial and organizational corporate restructurings, complex litigation, and general business matters. I have nearly 20 years of experience representing debtors, secured lenders, trustees, and trade creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency-related litigation. I have also negotiated and drafted complex contracts, loan documents, and… Show more I focus on insolvency, debtors' and creditors' rights with a focus on credit union representation, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, financial and organizational corporate restructurings, complex litigation, and general business matters. I have nearly 20 years of experience representing debtors, secured lenders, trustees, and trade creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency-related litigation. I have also negotiated and drafted complex contracts, loan documents, and settlement agreements as well as provided proactive legal advice relating to corporate law and litigation. Through my experience, I have appeared and argued extensively in federal and state courts throughout the United States. Show less



Cohen, Todd, Kite & Stanford, LLC

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Aug 2009 - Oct 2018

  My practice is focused in the areas of insolvency, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, receiverships, financial and organizational corporate restructurings and general corporate law. I represent credit unions, debtors, secured lenders, trustees and unsecured creditors in proceedings under chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in state related insolvency proceedings such as Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. I have… Show more My practice is focused in the areas of insolvency, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, receiverships, financial and organizational corporate restructurings and general corporate law. I represent credit unions, debtors, secured lenders, trustees and unsecured creditors in proceedings under chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in state related insolvency proceedings such as Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. I have extensive experience in drafting complaints relating to fraudulent transfers, preferential transfers and non-dischargeability actions and vigorously defended clients subject to such claims. In addition, I frequently represented creditors in the collection of secured and unsecured debts and utilize garnishments, certified judgments, receiverships, foreclosures and replevins to effectuate same. I routinely appear and argue extensively in different federal and state courts on a wide range of issues including appellate litigation. Further, I consistently negotiate and draft complex contracts, commercial loan documents, leases, SNDA Agreements, non-compete agreements, supply agreements, asset purchase agreements and settlement agreements. My expansive experience provides a solid foundation for providing proactive legal advice relating to corporate law and litigation avoidance to clients’ senior management. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the Commonwealth of Kentucky; the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky; the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky; the United States Tax Court. In addition, I am a Certified Public Accountant (Ohio) (inactive). Show less My practice is focused in the areas of insolvency, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, receiverships, financial and organizational corporate restructurings and general corporate law. I represent credit unions, debtors, secured lenders, trustees and unsecured creditors in proceedings under chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in state related insolvency proceedings such as Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. I have… Show more My practice is focused in the areas of insolvency, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts, receiverships, financial and organizational corporate restructurings and general corporate law. I represent credit unions, debtors, secured lenders, trustees and unsecured creditors in proceedings under chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in state related insolvency proceedings such as Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. I have extensive experience in drafting complaints relating to fraudulent transfers, preferential transfers and non-dischargeability actions and vigorously defended clients subject to such claims. In addition, I frequently represented creditors in the collection of secured and unsecured debts and utilize garnishments, certified judgments, receiverships, foreclosures and replevins to effectuate same. I routinely appear and argue extensively in different federal and state courts on a wide range of issues including appellate litigation. Further, I consistently negotiate and draft complex contracts, commercial loan documents, leases, SNDA Agreements, non-compete agreements, supply agreements, asset purchase agreements and settlement agreements. My expansive experience provides a solid foundation for providing proactive legal advice relating to corporate law and litigation avoidance to clients’ senior management. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio and the Commonwealth of Kentucky; the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals; the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky; the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky; the United States Tax Court. In addition, I am a Certified Public Accountant (Ohio) (inactive). Show less



Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Attorney

  • 2001 - 2009

  Practice focused in the areas of insolvency, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts and financial and organizational corporate restructurings. Represented secured lenders, trustees and unsecured creditors in proceedings under chapters 7, 13 and 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in insolvency-related litigation. Prepared petition filings, schedules, motions, answers, discovery responses, disclosure statements and plans of reorganization. Acted… Show more Practice focused in the areas of insolvency, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts and financial and organizational corporate restructurings. Represented secured lenders, trustees and unsecured creditors in proceedings under chapters 7, 13 and 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in insolvency-related litigation. Prepared petition filings, schedules, motions, answers, discovery responses, disclosure statements and plans of reorganization. Acted as lead counsel during scheduled hearings and conferences regarding case administration, contested matters and adversary proceedings. Served as case manager in large reorganization cases organizing procedural and substantive elements of cases. Appeared and argued extensively in different federal courts throughout the United States on a wide range of issues including appellate related litigation. Considerable experience representing purchasers and sellers of assets in § 363 transactions. Negotiated complex settlement agreements concerning labor, mass tort and environmental claims. Negotiated operational and supply contracts for manufacturing concerns. Researched various federal and state tax issues relating to corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Assisted in mergers & acquisitions acting as lead closing attorney. Assisted clients with franchise issues and drafted franchise disclosure documents. Show less Practice focused in the areas of insolvency, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts and financial and organizational corporate restructurings. Represented secured lenders, trustees and unsecured creditors in proceedings under chapters 7, 13 and 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in insolvency-related litigation. Prepared petition filings, schedules, motions, answers, discovery responses, disclosure statements and plans of reorganization. Acted… Show more Practice focused in the areas of insolvency, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, bankruptcy reorganizations, out-of-court workouts and financial and organizational corporate restructurings. Represented secured lenders, trustees and unsecured creditors in proceedings under chapters 7, 13 and 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and in insolvency-related litigation. Prepared petition filings, schedules, motions, answers, discovery responses, disclosure statements and plans of reorganization. Acted as lead counsel during scheduled hearings and conferences regarding case administration, contested matters and adversary proceedings. Served as case manager in large reorganization cases organizing procedural and substantive elements of cases. Appeared and argued extensively in different federal courts throughout the United States on a wide range of issues including appellate related litigation. Considerable experience representing purchasers and sellers of assets in § 363 transactions. Negotiated complex settlement agreements concerning labor, mass tort and environmental claims. Negotiated operational and supply contracts for manufacturing concerns. Researched various federal and state tax issues relating to corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Assisted in mergers & acquisitions acting as lead closing attorney. Assisted clients with franchise issues and drafted franchise disclosure documents. Show less



Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jul 2001 - May 2007

  Instructed first-year law students in the subject of legal writing. Responsible for establishing teaching plan, student evaluations, counseling, and grading of assignments and overall course grade. Conducted workshops on the art of oral advocacy. Instructed students in matters pertaining to advanced appellate advocacy. Instructed first-year law students in the subject of legal writing. Responsible for establishing teaching plan, student evaluations, counseling, and grading of assignments and overall course grade. Conducted workshops on the art of oral advocacy. Instructed students in matters pertaining to advanced appellate advocacy.



Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Attorney

  • Aug 1999 - Jan 2002

  Researched various federal and state tax issues relating to corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Prepared tax opinions regarding proposed transactions and their compliance with the Internal Revenue Code. Prepared briefs and motions relating to tax disputes. Represented clients before the IRS and U.S. Tax Court. Formed corporations, partnerships, and LLCs in compliance with state law and drafted articles, bylaws, and operating agreements. Prepared filings, answers… Show more Researched various federal and state tax issues relating to corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Prepared tax opinions regarding proposed transactions and their compliance with the Internal Revenue Code. Prepared briefs and motions relating to tax disputes. Represented clients before the IRS and U.S. Tax Court. Formed corporations, partnerships, and LLCs in compliance with state law and drafted articles, bylaws, and operating agreements. Prepared filings, answers, motions, schedules, memorandums, and client correspondence relating to chapters 7 and 11 bankruptcy matters; participated in scheduled hearings and conferences regarding same. Show less Researched various federal and state tax issues relating to corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Prepared tax opinions regarding proposed transactions and their compliance with the Internal Revenue Code. Prepared briefs and motions relating to tax disputes. Represented clients before the IRS and U.S. Tax Court. Formed corporations, partnerships, and LLCs in compliance with state law and drafted articles, bylaws, and operating agreements. Prepared filings, answers… Show more Researched various federal and state tax issues relating to corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Prepared tax opinions regarding proposed transactions and their compliance with the Internal Revenue Code. Prepared briefs and motions relating to tax disputes. Represented clients before the IRS and U.S. Tax Court. Formed corporations, partnerships, and LLCs in compliance with state law and drafted articles, bylaws, and operating agreements. Prepared filings, answers, motions, schedules, memorandums, and client correspondence relating to chapters 7 and 11 bankruptcy matters; participated in scheduled hearings and conferences regarding same. Show less



Ernst & Young

• China
• Accounting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Auditor

  • Aug 1995 - Jun 1998

  Certified Public Accountant; performed financial audit reviews of Fortune 500 companies; drafted financial statements and opinion letters. Certified Public Accountant; performed financial audit reviews of Fortune 500 companies; drafted financial statements and opinion letters.