Replevin, Repossession & Seizure
Creditors' Rights
Recovery of Secured Collateral for Lenders and Creditors
WH Burkley represents secured creditors in recovering collateral through replevin actions, repossession, and related enforcement remedies. We provide practical, efficient guidance to help clients secure and preserve value when borrowers default.
Delays in recovering collateral can significantly reduce recovery. We help clients act quickly and strategically, positioning matters for prompt control of assets and coordinated enforcement.
Replevin, Repossession & Seizure
• Prosecuting replevin actions and pursuing prejudgment seizure remedies
• Securing court orders for immediate possession of collateral
• Managing timing and jurisdictional considerations
Repossession and Recovery
• Coordinating with repossession agents and recovery professionals
• Enforcing secured party rights under applicable agreements
• Recovering equipment, inventory, vehicles, and titled assets
Article 9 Enforcement and Disposition
• Enforcing creditor rights under Article 9 of the UCC
• Structuring collateral disposition strategies
• Managing sales, transfers, and deficiency recovery
Our Approach
- Align recovery strategy with collateral type, value, and business objectives
- Move quickly to secure possession and preserve asset value
- Coordinate across legal and operational teams to execute recovery efforts
- Focus on efficient enforcement and minimizing loss exposure
- Prioritize responsiveness, clear communication, and decisive action
Why WH Burkley
- Experience representing lenders and secured creditors in collateral recovery and enforcement matters
- Ability to move quickly in time-sensitive situations to secure and preserve assets
- Strong coordination with repossession agents, recovery professionals, and enforcement teams
- Integration with UCC enforcement, foreclosure, receivership, and broader creditors’ rights strategies
- Responsive, partner-level service focused on efficient recovery and value preservation
Recognition
Best Law Firms | Cleveland
- Band 1 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Best Law Firms | Pittsburgh
- Band 1 – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Best Law Firms | US
- 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.