He also works closely with real estate professionals and related parties in negotiating purchase contracts, leases, options, and litigation.įor nearly a decade, Matt devoted much of his time to defending dozens of trustee preference, fraudulent transfer, and other avoidance actions, with total damages in excess of $45 million, revolving around the C.W. Matt works closely with banks and lenders to help create robust loan and loan modification documents for compliance with federal and state guidelines to forestall litigation. In these matters, he has represented law firms, hospitals, businesses, and collection agencies. Matt defends clients against claims from borrowers or customers related to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Utah Consumer Sales Practice Act and against claims asserted in bankruptcy court for the return of funds received by creditors. Additionally, he assists creditors in obtaining relief from the bankruptcy automatic stay and in prosecuting objections to confirmation. In particular, Matt defends these lenders and other clients against avoidance, preference, and fraudulent transfer claims made by trustees and receivers. His practice focuses on representing financial institutions and other lenders in efforts to protect their collateral and loan rights in federal and state courts, including bankruptcy courts. Matthew Cox is a shareholder with the firm and leads its Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights Practice Group.

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