MHR Advisory

A representative listing of cases in which Steven Balasiano has served as a court-appointed fiduciary or counsel to creditors and creditors' committees. The list reflects recent, prominent representations; additional matters are not shown.

Court-Appointed Plan Administrator

Post-confirmation oversight of confirmed Chapter 11 plans — managing distributions, claim reconciliation, and reporting.

  • Forever 21 (F21)Plan Administrator
  • Omega TherapeuticsPlan Administrator
  • CareerBuilderPlan Administrator
  • AgwayPlan Administrator
  • NewAgePlan Administrator
  • Stage StoresPlan Administrator
  • RockportPlan Administrator

Court-Appointed Liquidation Trustee

Fiduciary stewardship of liquidating trusts — monetizing assets, prosecuting causes of action, and distributing recoveries.

  • JOANN StoresLiquidation Trustee
  • DermTechLiquidation Trustee
  • LL FlooringLiquidation Trustee
  • SurgalignLiquidation Trustee
  • ProterraLiquidation Trustee
  • Vital Pharmaceuticals (VPX / Bang)Liquidation Trustee
  • Soft SurroundingsLiquidation Trustee
  • Olympia SportsLiquidation Trustee
  • Independent Pet PartnersLiquidation Trustee
  • SunPowerLiquidation Trustee
  • Furniture Factory OutletLiquidation Trustee
  • Modell's Sporting GoodsLiquidation Trustee
  • PapyrusLiquidation Trustee
  • The Collected GroupLiquidation Trustee

Court-Appointed Disbursing Agent

Administration of plan distributions to creditors, with tight controls and clear reporting.

  • Noble House Home FurnishingsDisbursing Agent

Court-Appointed Claims Monitor

Independent oversight of post-confirmation claims processes.

  • American Blue Ribbon HoldingsClaims Monitor
  • Pier 1 ImportsClaims Monitor

Avoidance Actions Trustee & Related Counsel

Pursuit of preference, fraudulent transfer, and other avoidance claims on behalf of the estate or trust.

  • True ReligionCourt Appointed Avoidance Actions Trustee
  • True ReligionCounsel to Avoidance Actions Trustee
  • APDICounsel to Avoidance Liquidation Trustee

Counsel to Plan Administrator

Advising plan administrators in significant retail and consumer-goods matters.

  • Francesca's CollectionsCounsel to the Plan Administrator

Counsel to Trade Creditors' Committees

Representation of trade creditors serving on official creditors' committees.

  • JOANN StoresCounsel to Trade Creditor on Committee
  • Bargain HuntCounsel to Trade Creditor on Committee
  • Charming CharlieCounsel to Trade Creditor on Committee
  • Tuesday MorningCounsel to Trade Creditors on Committee
  • L'OccitaneCounsel to Trade Creditor on Committee
  • Global Brands GroupCounsel to Trade Creditors on Committee
  • Corsicana Mattress CompanyCounsel to Trade Creditor on Committee
  • Wet SealCounsel to Trade Creditor on Committee

Counsel to Trade Creditors

Representing significant trade creditors in major retail and consumer-goods bankruptcies.

  • Big LotsCounsel to Multiple Trade Creditors
  • Liberated BrandsCounsel to Trade Creditor
  • Noble House Home FurnishingsCounsel to Trade Creditors
  • The LimitedCounsel to Trade Creditor
  • Fallas / Factory 2-U / Anna's LinensCounsel to Multiple Trade Creditors
  • A'GACICounsel to Trade Creditor
  • VanityCounsel to Trade Creditor
  • Fred'sCounsel to Trade Creditor
  • Ascena Retail GroupCounsel to Trade Creditor
  • Payless ShoeSourceCounsel to Trade Creditor
  • Rue21Counsel to Trade Creditor
  • J.CrewCounsel to Multiple Trade Creditors
  • Centric BrandsCounsel to Multiple Trade Creditors
  • Nine WestCounsel to Multiple Trade Creditors
  • SearsCounsel to Multiple Trade Creditors
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