Scott Chernich | Lansing Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer
Scott A. Chernich
Bankruptcy & Debt, Banking & Finance, Business, Bankruptcy, Real Estate
- Law Office: Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
- Lansing Law Firms
- Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. 1993
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- Licensed: 31 years
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introduction
Scott is very involved in several professional associations, including the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees and served in numerous leadership roles in the Lansing community. He was also a popular adjunct professor at his alma mater, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
He has served several terms on Foster Swift's Executive Committee. For several years previous, Scott was the practice group leader for the firm’s Finance, Real Estate & Bankruptcy section.
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Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Attorney | Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC | Lansing, MI | Present |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School | J.D. | Law School | 1993 |
| Shippensburg University | Masters | Management | 1986 |
| Shippensburg University | Bachelors | 1984 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 1993 |
Associations
- Ingham County Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Commercial Law League of America
American Bankruptcy Institute
National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Adjunct Professor
Honors & Awards
- Best Lawyers in America® 2010-2022 (Banking and Finance Law, Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law)
Best Lawyers® 2015 Banking and Finance Law "Lawyer of the Year" in Lansing
Cases
Scott successfully assisted an international broker/dealer avoid a threatened suit by a prominent figure in a nationally known Chapter 11 case.
In a very complicated, multi-million dollar construction case, five parties (a general contractor, sub-contractors and insurers) were fighting over the contracts, state lien law rights and surety issues. Scott was hired and, in one day, mediated a resolution to all of the disputes and satisfaction of all parties.
When a large credit union was sued on a lien avoidance action, Scott was hired to defend. He succeeded in having the case dismissed on Summary Judgment.
A commercial landlord was being sued by a tenant who was in Chapter 11. Scott successfully defended the landlord and recovered back rent in the amount of $250,000.
A creditor, sued by a Chapter 11 debtor, hired Scott, who resolved the preference action and then recovered in excess of $1 million for his client on a 503(b)(9) claim.
Publications
- The Significance of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Bankruptcy Trustees | Thomson Reuters WestLaw Today | July 27, 2021
A Systematic Plan for Debt Collection by Agribusinesses | Foster Swift Agricultural Law News | September 23, 2020
Giving Debtors a Break During COVID-19: How to be Flexible But Still Protect Your Rights | Foster Swift Finance Real Estate & Bankruptcy Law News | May 28, 2020
Economic Support for Agricultural Producers Under the CARES Act | Foster Swift Agricultural Law News E-blast | April 3, 2020
Key Details of the Paycheck Protection Program Under the CARES Act | Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast | April 3, 2020
Essentials of the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Process for Your Business | Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast | March 26, 2020
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
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Service Type: Private
Language: English
Update Date: 2021-05-18
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313 S. Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933
