Eric Jacobs, a partner in Venable’s Tampa office, has been selected to serve on the panel of Chapter 7 trustees in the Middle District of Florida.
An appointed trustee is tasked with administering bankruptcy cases. Their role involves collecting and liquidating a debtor's non-exempt assets, distributing the proceeds to creditors, and ensuring the integrity of the bankruptcy process. They are overseen by the United States Trustee's office
Mr. Jacobs concentrates his practice on corporate restructuring, Chapter 11 bankruptcy, complex civil litigation, and business litigation. He counsels small businesses in restructuring, including reworking corporate governance, finances, and equity structure, and represents Chapter 7 trustees and other fiduciaries in fraudulent transfer litigation and other avoidance actions. He also represents creditors and debtors in collection matters, garnishment proceedings, and proceedings supplementary. Mr. Jacobs has significant experience representing debtors and creditors in discharge actions under Sections 523 and 727 of the Bankruptcy Code.