Like marriage, the debtor-creditor relationship typically begins with hopes for a long and mutually rewarding relationship. All too often, however, repayment becomes more difficult than anticipated and the relationship sours.

Brouse McDowell has extensive experience in representing not only banks, but also businesses in their dealings with banks. Our litigation team regularly represents commercial lending institutions, creditors, debtors and trustees. This provides us with a unique perspective in recognizing the strengths and weaknesses of the opponent’s position. Often this enables disputes to be resolved short of all-out litigation. When necessary, however, Brouse McDowell attorneys vigorously represent the interests of these clients in federal and state courts.

Many business disputes are simply variations on the debtor-creditor theme. A seller of goods wants to be paid for their product while the buyer refuses to pay, claiming the goods are defective. Brouse McDowell has experience in analyzing complex fact matters, asserting the right theories for relief or defenses, where necessary retaining experts, researching the legal meaning of key contract language, seeking judgment without the necessity of a trial, and also trying the case to a jury.

The vast, varied, and successful experience of Brouse McDowell has earned it a special place in this field.