William J. Burnett
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William J. Burnett is a distinguished attorney based in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in bankruptcy law, financial restructuring, and workouts. As a former chair of Flaster Greenberg PC’s Bankruptcy, Financial Restructuring, and Risk Management Department, he brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his practice. In addition to his departmental role, Mr. Burnett is an esteemed member of the firm’s Board of Directors and serves as the firm's Ethics Attorney, underscoring his commitment to maintaining high professional standards. With extensive expertise in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Mr. Burnett adeptly represents a diverse clientele, including financially distressed companies, creditors' committees, trustees, and both secured and unsecured creditors. His comprehensive legal counsel encompasses the intricacies of Chapter 11, guiding debtors through their options and informing creditors and unsecured creditors' committees of their rights and remedies in the restructuring process. His practice also involves corporate liquidations and strategic representation for landlords, equipment lessors, asset purchasers, and preference plaintiffs and defendants. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Burnett is dedicated to education and community service. Since 2006, he has served as an adjunct professor at the Temple University Beasley School of Law, imparting knowledge in the Integrated Transactional Program. His involvement with the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association highlights his commitment to pro bono work and community engagement. Furthermore, he has previously held the position of president on the Board of Directors for Greene Towne Montessori School in Philadelphia. Mr. Burnett’s recent selection to join COMPASS for the 2016-2017 project year demonstrates his ongoing dedication to providing strategic consulting services to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area, reinforcing his commitment to enhancing community welfare through legal expertise.
About Bankruptcy Debt Law
Bankruptcy attorneys help individuals and businesses overwhelmed by debt find relief through bankruptcy or debt restructuring. They guide clients through the process to a fresh start. Common matters include chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, creditor harassment.