"In my two decades as a lender to auto dealers, I've turned to Duane Morris time and time again. Each experience confirms that I've selected the right counsel for the job. Handling our financing and documentation needs, or stepping in when workout or restructuring advice is needed, Duane Morris can be counted on to offer smart solutions to complex problems. Over the years as I've moved through the industry, I've always kept in touch with my Duane Morris lawyers. Hiring them to represent our interests is among the easiest decisions I've ever made. The fact that they understand both our business as lenders and the business of my auto dealer debtors is invaluable to me."

DAVID L. STEVENSON
Vice President
Key Auto Finance

Chambers USA 2012 on Duane Morris' Bankruptcy Practice:

"The attorneys maintain a broad base of expertise, encompassing bankruptcy, the enforcement of creditors' rights, out-of-court financial restructurings and cross-border insolvency. This efficient team has strength in all areas of this market, including bankruptcy litigation, out-of-court settlements and restructuring. It earns particular respect for its representation of secured creditors, commercial acumen and willingness to understand individual businesses. The practice's extensive client base is supported by its impressive bench and nationwide presence. Sources say: 'Very senior, experienced attorneys' … 'They are proficient on the bankruptcy issues and good at finding business solutions; they are straightforward, no-nonsense and easy to work with.'"

Duane Morris was named a National Top-Tier Bankruptcy Law Firm by U.S. News/Best Lawyers in 2012

"Duane Morris' diligent efforts and tremendous insights into bankruptcy law and the reorganization process gave CrossHarbor the advantage it needed to be successful in its efforts to acquire Yellowstone Club. The case was extraordinarily complicated and contentious, with a number of twists and turns along the way. The attorneys at Duane Morris were always a step ahead, and we were ultimately successful thanks to the guidance and efforts of the Duane Morris team."

SAMUEL T. BYRNE
Managing Partner
CrossHarbor Capital Partners LLC

"In the late 1950s, Sleepy's founder Harry Acker taught his salespeople not only how to sell mattresses, but also how to listen carefully to their customers' needs. His approach has helped make Sleepy's the largest specialty mattress retailer in America. Our lawyers at Duane Morris take the same approach: They listen to us as clients, and they understand our business, our industry and what's important to us. We turned to Duane Morris to represent Sleepy's in our acquisition of Dial-A-Mattress' assets out of bankruptcy. Our Duane Morris lawyers helped us to navigate every aspect of the deal, including the debtor-in-possession financing that was a necessary bridge to the sale; complicated IP, franchising and labor and employment issues that came up; and, of course, the many bankruptcy and corporate issues involved in such a complex transaction. Duane Morris provided us with thoughtful advice, presenting clear options and working with us to get the deal done. With lawyers who take customer satisfaction so seriously, we can rest easy."

ADAM BLANK
Chief Operating Officer
Sleepy's, The Mattress Professionals®

"The Chubb Group's insurance companies have been involved in some of the largest and most well-known bankruptcies and international workouts in history, including Enron, WorldCom, MyTravel Group plc, Aquila Inc. and Walter Bau AG. We selected Duane Morris to represent our interests in these and other matters because the attorneys at Duane Morris have the tested experience and talent to navigate complex cases involving thousands of creditors and billions of dollars."

RICHARD TOWLE
Vice President
Chubb & Son