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
Discuss your matter.
Whether you are a court considering an appointment, a trustee seeking counsel, or a trade creditor evaluating your options, MHR Advisory is available to discuss how we can help.