RESULT ORIENTED REPRESENTATION FOR LANDLORDS  

The firm has represented landlords in bankruptcy cases for the better part of 20 years, and has always focused on the ultimate objective: regain the space as quickly as possible, with a minimum loss of rent. When the tenant is likely to persuade the Court of its ability and willingness to pay rent, the firm has negotiated self-executing agreements which provide a quick and automatic eviction upon default. The firm prides itself on accomplishing the business objectives of its landlord clients quickly and inexpensively.

The firm has relied upon its extensive experience representing landlords in bankruptcy cases to provide landlords with practical and effective counsel during work-outs, lease re-negotiations and pre-bankruptcy strategizing. Often, concerns about the treatment of letters of credit and security deposits are critical in this context. Mr. St. James published “Landlord Beware: Will a Security Deposit Survive a Bankruptcy” 26 Cal. Bankr. L. J. 44 (2001) and "Oldden, Letters of Credit and Section 502(b)(6)" as a result of his work in this area.

Recently, Michael St. James led panel discussions on Bankruptcy Issues for Landlords before the Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section of the Bar Association of San Francisco and San Jose. He prepared the program materials, which provide a compilation of current bankruptcy law on key issues of concern to landlords.