Attorney Profiles

Practice Description:

Shelley Koon Abel represents debtors, creditors and trustees in out-of-court restructurings and business bankruptcies under Chapters 7, 11 and 12 of the Bankruptcy Code. Abel has advised companies in the sale of all or a portion of their assets, including within the context of a business bankruptcy case.  Abel's business litigation practice includes cases involving collection of outstanding indebtedness as well as breach of contract cases.

Representative Matters:

Bankruptcies:

In re: Delta Mills, Inc., et al., (Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, 06-11144) - Represented Debtors in the Chapter 11 liquidation of their textile manufacturing business, including the sale of millions of dollars in inventory and three former manufacturing facilities, obtaining confirmation of a liquidating plan.

In re: J & P Enterprises of the Carolinas, Inc., (Bankruptcy Court, Western District of North Carolina, 06-30306) - Represented the Debtor in obtaining a confirmed Chapter 11 small business plan of reorganization for a manufacturer.

In re: Plej's Linen Supermarket SoEast Stores, LLC, et al. (Bankruptcy Court, Western District of North Carolina, 05-35484) - Represented Debtors in the Chapter 11 liquidation of a regional retailer of linens and home accessories

In re: J.A. Jones, Inc., et al., (Bankruptcy Court, Western District of North Carolina, 03-33532) - Served as local counsel to the Creditors Committee, prosecuting adversary proceedings against recipients of preferential transfers and analyzing proofs of claim filed by unsecured creditors and objecting to claims as appropriate

Other Representations:

Advised business owner regarding equity interests during business's restructuring efforts.

Represented a North Carolina county in a dispute with a large corporate debtor regarding tax assessments.

Represented the receiver in a state court proceeding alleging massive fraud and unfair and deceptive trade practices against the receivership entities' former insiders.

Advised numerous creditors in various bankruptcy proceedings with respect to their rights against the debtor and bankruptcy estate in such proceedings.

Represented various entities in the out-of-court liquidation of their business enterprises.

Represented various executives and business professionals in disputes with former employers.