简介
Dennis Ryan collaborates with clients to reach favorable outcomes in the areas of bankruptcy, business reorganizations, distressed M&A and commercial finance. He represents clients before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in matters including Chapter 11 proceedings, complex intercreditor issues, fraud, guaranty litigation and lender liability claims.
Outside of bankruptcy, Dennis has assisted groups of insurance companies in restructuring their loans to a national entertainment management company based in Texas and an international leasing company based in Massachusetts. Dennis also has developed expertise in franchising issues while representing creditors and franchisors in the work-outs of dealership financing packages and franchise agreements. Dennis' practice has had a particular emphasis on retailing in connection with his representation of Target Corporation, Holiday Companies and others. He frequently represents commercial lenders in work-out situations and foreclosures. In addition, Dennis advises credit managers on payment and collection matters.
服务和行业
资质
执业资格
Minnesota
出庭资格
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
法务助理
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, Hon. Donald P. Lay, 1984-1985
教育
University of Iowa College of Law
J.D. with high distinction, Order of the Coif, Law Review (1984)
Dartmouth College
A.B. with distinction (1981)
经验
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2018 1 min readGlacier Park Iron Ore Properties LLC Regained Control of Leased Properties in Bankruptcy CaseReal Estate, Construction & Environmental Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring 诉讼和辩护 Real Estate & Construction Disputes
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December 2016 1 min readAK Steel Settles Contract Dispute in Magnetation Bankruptcy CaseBankruptcy, Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring Contract & Commercial Disputes 诉讼和辩护
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July 2015 1 min readGlobal Pharmaceutical Company Enters Into Joint Venture to Accelerate Drug DevelopmentPharmaceuticals Business & Transactions
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March 2015 1 min readOpus Group Claims Victory in Bankruptcy Fraud CaseBankruptcy, Insolvency & Corporate Restructuring
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2011 1 min readBroker-Dealers Defend Against Securities Fraud in the U.S. District Court for the District of DelawareFinancial Services Broker-Dealers Securities & Financial Litigation 诉讼和辩护
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1 min readTarget Canada's Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act Proceedings
见解和活动
领导力和社区
无偿服务
- District of Minnesota Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding Pro Bono Defense Project
- Volunteer Lawyers Network — Board of Directors; debtor-creditor case screening panel and case clinic volunteer
职业协会
- American Bankruptcy Institute
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Minnesota State Bar Association — Bankruptcy Section (Chair, 1997-98)
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Minnesota — Practice Committee, Business Bankruptcy Subcommittee Chair (2012-17)
市民活动
- Dartmouth Club of Midwest — Executive Committee (Dist. Enrollment Director)
荣誉
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American College of Bankruptcy — Fellow
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Minnesota State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section — Raeder Larson Public Service Award
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Minnesota Super Lawyers — Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, 2003-05; 2010-18
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Best Lawyers— Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2014-19 (Minneapolis Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Lawyer of the Year, 2019)
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Martindale-Hubbell AV rated