Jennis & Bowen

A law firm specializing in complex corporate bankruptcies, workouts, commercial litigation and transactions

400 North Ashley Drive, Suite 2540

Tampa, Florida 33602

813-229-1700

Our attorneys implement great strategies to achieve great results for our clients in chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, commercial litigation and corporate transactional law.

Jennis & Bowen, PL has a proven track record of providing the highest level of legal representation to our clients.  We represent clients in Tampa, Orlando, Ft. Myers and throughout Florida, where we consistently demonstrate our versatility and legal acumen. Our clients have included publicly traded corporations, closely held companies, bankruptcy committees, trustees and receivers, among others. We are proud to have so quickly earned the reputation of being one of the premier chapter 11 bankruptcy law firms in Tampa, Florida. Below are a few examples of the successful outcomes we have been able to achieve for our clients.*  For more information, or if you think we can help your business, please contact us.

Chapter 11 Reorganization

Obtained confirmation of reorganizing chapter 11 plan for provider of multi-national communication network services

Counsel for Debtor-In-Possession

Chapter 11 Reorganization

Negotiated and litigated complex issues involving commercial leases ultimately allowing confirmation of bankruptcy reorganization plan that allowed Debtor to continue operations

Counsel for Debtor-In-Possession

Chapter 11 Reorganization

Obtained confirmation of complex chapter 11 plan of reorganization for trailer manufacturer, which included a non-debtor release of the corporate principal’s liability on various personal guaranties

Counsel for Debtor-In-Possession

Chapter 11 Reorganization

Successfully reorganized a skincare products manufacturer through confirmation of creative chapter 11 plan, after lending bank had forced Debtor into bankruptcy by appointing corporate receiver

Counsel for Debtor-In-Possession

Chapter 11 Reorganization

Through chapter 11 process, resolved complicated land title issues, multi-party disputes, and litigation with governmental entities, ultimately providing client with “cleaned” title to 1,800 acre parcel through confirmed chapter 11 plan

Counsel for Debtor-In-Possession

Chapter 11 Liquidation

After being selected as counsel to the chapter 11 Trustee, liquidated millions of dollars of assets and obtained confirmation of liquidating chapter 11 plan of glass manufacturer

Counsel for Debtor-In-Possession

Chapter 11 Liquidation

As part of “wind down” efforts, confirmed chapter 11 plan to provide for orderly liquidation of medical services company which allowed for efficient liquidation of assets and protection of patient information and records.

Counsel for Debtor-In-Possession

Chapter 11 Liquidation

Used chapter 11 process to allow for continued operation of paving contractor to complete bonded projects, which in turn permitted orderly liquidation of assets and ultimately a return to creditors through confirmed liquidating chapter 11 plan

Counsel for Debtor-In-Possession

Chapter 11 Liquidation

When retained by chapter 11 Trustee to liquidate operating multi-state chicken farming operation, used crisis management skills and creativity to avoid potential pandemic, and ultimately liquidated millions of dollars in land and equity through confirmation of chapter 11 plan

Counsel for Chapter 11 Trustee

Corporate Acquisition in Bankruptcy

Purchaser acquired stock of chapter 11 Debtor with annual revenues of over $60 million through chapter 11 plan

Counsel for Purchaser

Commercial Litigation

Filed lawsuit and obtained emergency appointment of corporate receiver, ultimately leading to resolution of complicated and acrimonious corporate governance dispute

Counsel for Aggrieved Ownership Group

Commercial Litigation

Successfully arbitrated Federal Court dispute on behalf of one of Florida's largest construction businesses for return of cash collateral in connection with cancelled workers compensation policy

Counsel for Plaintiff

Individual Chapter 11 Reorganization

In conjunction with corporate bankruptcy, successfully obtained confirmation of one of the first individual chapter 11 plans for corporate principal filed in the Middle District of Florida under the 2005 amendments to the Bankruptcy Code

Counsel for individual and corporate Debtor-In-Possession

Bankruptcy Lending Transaction

Negotiated pre- and post-petition structure and post-petition financing facilities ultimately allowing for acquisition of company through confirmation of chapter 11 plan

Councel to Debtor-In-Possession Lender