Peter E Shapiro

June 27, 2019 | Daily Business Review

As of April 30, 2019, there have been 258,537 individual bankruptcy filings nationwide with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases representing 98% of all cases filed. Inevitably, at least one or more debtors will die during the pendency of an individual bankruptcy proceeding.

By Peter E. Shapiro

6 minute read

March 23, 2016 | Daily Business Review

The bankruptcy case examines the power to assume or reject executory contracts, writes attorney Peter E. Shapiro.

By Commentary by Peter E. Shapiro

9 minute read

August 27, 2014 | Daily Business Review

As consumers and businesses continue to steer away from the financial relief of bankruptcy amid high filing costs and low interest rates, consider these strategic alternatives to bankruptcy which may be considered with or without judicial involvement and oversight.

By Peter E. Shapiro

7 minute read

August 22, 2012 | Daily Business Review

Going forward, borrowers will face significant obstacles when they attempt to dispose of under-secured collateral unless the lender's consent has been obtained, writes attorney Peter E. Shapiro.

By Peter E. Shapiro

4 minute read