The Cooney Law Offices has guided companies big and small through Chapter 11
reorganization, helping to present a plan to creditors and chart a course back to
solvency. Or perhaps you are a candidate for a loan workout or out-of-court debt
restructuring. We also regularly defend businesses in adversary proceedings in U.S.
Bankruptcy Court over claims of fraudulent transfers or preference payments.
Many
clients are owners or partners in a small business who are overexposed from personal
guarantees for debts of the business. We help those owners (and other individuals)
protect their assets both inside and outside of bankruptcy proceedings.
As a family firm, we understand the pressures of a small business. We strive to be
accessible and responsive to our clients, and to tackle your legal issues promptly with
energy and attention to detail.
The Cooney Law Offices serves Pittsburgh and
Allegheny County, and surrounding communities of Butler, Westmoreland, Washington and
Beaver counties.
Small business owners protect personal assets from business lawsuits by holding the company inside a properly formed entity, insuring the real risk, and keeping company money apart from household money....
When you personally guarantee a business loan, you promise to repay it yourself if the company cannot, and the lender may reach your savings and your home equity. Sorting out...
Choosing the right business structure affects everything from daily operations to long-term growth strategies. Each option creates different legal obligations, tax consequences, and operational frameworks that can significantly impact your...
