Bankruptcy Plan & Trust Administration
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
Post-Confirmation Counsel for Plan Administration, Trusts, and Stakeholder Recoveries
Confirmation is only the midpoint of a successful Chapter 11 case. Implementing the plan, resolving claims, and completing distributions require disciplined execution and experienced legal oversight.
WH Burkley advises plan administrators, trustees, creditors, and investors across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and beyond on all aspects of post-confirmation administration. Our focus is on efficient execution, regulatory compliance, and maximizing recoveries through to final resolution.
Plan Administration
• Interpreting plan provisions and confirmation orders
• Managing effective date and closing mechanics
• Overseeing creditor distributions and reserves
• Resolving post-confirmation claim issues
• Coordinating with claims agents and financial professionals
Liquidating & Litigation Trusts
• Trust formation, structuring, and governance
• Fiduciary guidance for trustees and boards
• Asset recovery and monetization strategies
• Prosecution of avoidance actions and litigation claims
• Ongoing reporting and compliance
Claims Resolution & Distributions
• Claims objection and reconciliation strategies
• Resolution of disputed and contingent claims
• Distribution analytics and waterfall execution
• Final distributions and case close-out
Fiduciary Counsel
• Fiduciary duties and risk management
• Conflicts and governance considerations
• Oversight of professionals and vendors
Wind-Down & Dissolution
• Wind-down planning and execution
• Entity dissolution and corporate cleanup
• Final reporting and court filings
• Trust termination
Our Approach
- Align post-confirmation strategies with plan requirements and stakeholder objectives
- Move matters forward efficiently from confirmation through final distributions and case closure
- Coordinate across legal, financial, and administrative teams to maintain control of the process
- Focus on compliance, accuracy, and maximizing recoveries for stakeholders
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and timely execution
Why WH Burkley
- Experience managing complex post-confirmation and trust administration matters
- Practical, execution-focused counsel from confirmation through final resolution
- Strong coordination with trustees, fiduciaries, advisors, and claims professionals
- Attention to detail across claims administration, distributions, reporting, and compliance
- Disciplined management of stakeholder interests and post-confirmation processes
- Responsive, partner-level service focused on efficient completion and value preservation
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Band 1 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Band 1 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 1 – Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 1 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Band 1 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Band 2 – Litigation – Commercial
Best Law Firms | US
- Band 2 – Banking and Finance Law
- Band 2 – Litigation – Bankruptcy
- Band 2 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
*Certain recognitions displayed on this page were earned prior to the formation of WH Burkley LLP and may reflect the accomplishments of our legacy firms, Walter Haverfield LLP and Bernstein-Burkley, P.C.