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Heather M. Thacker Esq. - Lexington, KY
200 North Upper Street Lexington, KY 40507
DelCotto Law Group PLLC
Updated: 07/24/2024
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Lexington Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Lawyer
Overview
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Represent companies and individuals in obtaining confirmation of chapter 11 plans of reorganization and asset sales in a variety of industries including trucking, pharmaceutical , nursing homes and assisted living, retail, manufacturing, food, service, and real estate
- Local counsel for creditor committee in chapter 11 case
- Represented creditors in the filing of an involuntary petition
- Represent debtors in small business/Subchapter V chapter 11 bankruptcy
- Represented creditor in obtaining dismissal of chapter 11 case filed in bad faith as litigation tactic
- Represented creditor in preference defense
Chapter 12 Bankruptcy
- Represent family farmers in chapter 12 bankruptcy
- Obtained chapter 12 plan confirmations
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Represent individual debtors in Chapter 7 bankruptcy
- Represented individuals and companies interested in purchasing assets being auctioned by Trustee
- Represented creditors regarding stay relief and reaffirmation agreements
Chapter 15 Bankruptcy
- Represent party-in-interest in Chapter 15 bankruptcy proceeding (SEE HOW LDD DESCRIBES THIS MATTER)
Commercial Workout/Wind-down
- Assist clients in the winddown of their business out-of-court, including negotiating workouts with creditors and landlords, as well as obtaining personal guaranty releases
- Negotiate restructure of loans and obtain settlements for business owners
Litigation
- Defend clients in various litigation matters, including personal guaranty, foreclosure and breach of contract lawsuits
- Represent financial institution in breach of contract lawsuits, including obtaining writs of possession and garnishments.
- Defense of student loan lawsuits, which resulted in complete dismissals or settlements for clients
About Heather M. Thacker Esq.
Practice Areas
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Commercial Workout/Wind-down
- Litigation
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 12 Bankruptcy
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 2016
- Ohio, 2009
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2016
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 2024
Pro Bono Activities
- Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass, Inc., JA Miss Business, Panel Moderator, 2022-2024
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Finance Council, 2020 – present
- Girls on the Run, 5k Committee, 2021-2022
- Operation Secret Santa, Volunteer, 2022-2024
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, School Council, 2023 – present
- Southeastern Cal Ripken Baseball, Vice President of Fundraising, 2022 - present
Education
- Louis D. Brandeis School of Law, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, 2009
J.D.
Honors: cum laude - University of Notre Dame, 2006
Bachelors of Business Administration
Major: Accounting
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Articles
Published Works
- Co-author and speaker, Insolvency and Workout Issues from the Creditor and Debtor Perspectives, UK 5th Biennial Collection Law Conference, March 2019
- Co-author and speaker, FDCPA Compliance in Kentucky, National Business Institute, June 2016
- Author and speaker, Introduction to Bankruptcy: The Different Chapters, Tax Professional Training Day, November 2015
- Co-author and speaker, Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy: Line-by-Line Workshop, National Business Institute, June 2014
- Co-author and speaker, Collection Law From Start to Finish, Pre-Bankruptcy Workout Strategies, National Business Institute, May 2014
- Co-author and speaker, Chapter 11 Individual Reorganization, Bankruptcy Law Seminar, Northern Kentucky Bar Association, June 2013
- Author and speaker, Tax Issues and the Bankruptcy Code, Tax Professional Training Day at Rupp Arena, November 2012
- Co-author and speaker, Ethical Obligations of Debtors’ Counsel, National Business Institute, June 2012
- Co-Author and speaker, Chapter 13 Issues, Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy Law, National Business Institute, June 2009 and June 2010
Office Information
Address
200 North Upper Street Lexington, KY 40507
Fax
- 859-281-1179
Websites
Achievements
Honors
- Kentucky Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” 2016
- Kentucky Super Lawyers 2017-2021
- The Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2015-2021
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