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Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy

At Schenk & Bruetsch, we guide businesses through financial distress, restructuring, and bankruptcy with strategic insight and proven courtroom experience. Our team combines a deep understanding of corporate restructuring and the Bankruptcy Code with the tenacity of seasoned litigators—delivering practical, results-driven solutions both in and out of court.

Restructuring and Bankruptcy Solutions

We have successfully represented businesses across diverse industries throughout Michigan, achieving favorable results in complex financial and commercial disputes. Our work includes negotiating and documenting forbearance agreements, accommodation and access agreements, and, when necessary, preparing and filing bankruptcy petitions under Chapters 11 and 7.

Our experience extends to all facets of distressed business situations, including:

Claim and delivery (replevin) actions
Piercing the corporate veil and alter-ego liability
Receiverships and court-appointed management
Voidable and preferential transfer litigation
Reclamation rights and secured creditor enforcement
Creditor examinations, garnishments, and foreclosures
Involuntary bankruptcy petitions against non-compliant debtors

From Startups to Fortune 10 Companies

No matter the size or complexity of your organization, we can help. Our clients range from Fortune 10 corporations to emerging businesses and individuals. We tailor every strategy to maximize value, preserve operations where possible, and plan for successful exits where necessary. In debtor-side matters, our approach is holistic—evaluating the company’s financial structure, long-term viability, and optimal path forward before a bankruptcy filing is ever made.

Michigan Creditors’ Rights

We also represent secured and unsecured creditors in and out of court. Our professionals are adept at protecting and enforcing creditor rights through:

Loan workouts and forbearance arrangements
Enforcement of rights under U.C.C. Article 9
Bankruptcy representation and judicial collection actions

We understand commercial debt collection inside and out—and we pride ourselves on finding creative, efficient paths for our clients to recover value.

★★★★★

“I called upon the services of attorney Matthew Schenk of Schenk & Bruetsch to help me with an extremely urgent and difficult matter to expedite the processing of some critical documents by the city (Detroit), county (Wayne) and state (Michigan). Even under the best times, this is something that would have taken weeks. I needed results in a few days. To make matters more difficult, this was during COVID, so instead of even weeks, I was told by government officials that it would likely take 2-3 months. Having known Mr. Schenk’s background and reputation, I asked if there was anything he could do to help, as I had reached dead ends on all fronts, and failure in this matter was not an option for me. He promptly began making calls to his close connections at all government levels, and within three days (!!) I had everything completed. Amazing.”

– John T., Royal Oak, Michigan

★★★★★

“During my tenure as SVP & General Counsel for Litigation for a major financial institution, I worked with local Detroit and national firms on a regular basis. Tom Bruetsch was one of the Detroit attorneys that I worked with on several matters. I found him to be accessible, an excellent strategist and reasonable in his advice and the time he spent on our projects. As the in-house counsel, I appreciated the fact that Tom understood that I was ultimately responsible for the outcome of the matter and he worked very diligently to ensure I was part of the litigation team. I was involved in most, if not all, strategy and preparation sessions and was provided plenty of time to review significant pleadings prior to their being filed with the court. Such attention to the client relationship was not something that I found across attorneys I worked with. Tom had that in spades. I would highly recommend him for your litigation matters.”

– Terri R.

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