Brian A. McDowell - Lawyer in Orlando, FL

Brian A. McDowell practices in the areas of bankruptcy,insolvency litigation and receiverships. In bankruptcy, Mr. McDowell hasprimarily focused on representing debtors, secured and unsecured creditors,tenants, landlords, asset purchasers, defendants in adversary proceedings andtrustees. These matters have arisen in both voluntary and involuntary Chapter 11cases. Mr. McDowell has conducted two jury trials in the United StatesBankruptcy Court.

In addition to Mr. McDowell's debtor and creditor representation, Mr.McDowell has also represented clients in a variety of litigation mattersincluding foreclosure, fraud, Lantham Act, Interstate Land Sales Act, realestate and collections actions, as well as fraudulent transfer and preferenceactions.

Mr. McDowell has handled a wide range of cases in different industriesincluding hotel and hospitality, aviation, maritime, manufacturing,pharmaceutical, retail and real estate.

Mr. McDowell has also had the occasion to serve as equity receiver andcounsel for the receiver in matters involving various federal agencies. In theseroles, Mr. McDowell has been responsible for the management and liquidation of avariety of businesses, the pursuit of claims of the receivership estates, andthe evaluation and disposition of claims of creditors. Mr. McDowell has alsobeen responsible for securing the turnover of assets by defendants.

Mr. McDowell has spoken on various issues, including construction, finance,corporate renewal and turnaround management. Additionally, Mr. McDowell hasspoken at various continuing legal education seminars regarding bankruptcy andinsolvency issues.