James C. Thoman

Jim specializes in representing clients in restructuring and insolvency, secured lending and syndicated finance, security enforcement and equipment finance related matters.

Jim has more than 19 years of experience in the litigation of matters relating to insolvency and banking matters. He represents financial institutions, bankruptcy trustees, corporate debtors and directors of insolvent corporations, particularly in proceedings under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. Jim also has extensive experience with distressed debtors, advising both financial institutions and other lenders on debt restructuring, debtor in possession financing, workouts and sales of distressed assets.

In addition to his insolvency practice, Jim has an active transactional practice, focusing on representing lenders and borrowers in both domestic and cross-border situations. He represents financial institutions, trust companies and factors as well as asset based lenders and borrowers. Jim is active in representing real estate developers in mortgage finance transactions. He provides advice on all aspects of personal property security.