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Mr. Ficks practices bankruptcy law and commercial litigation. He is the leader of the firm's Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Practice Group, and has a nationwide bankruptcy practice. His litigation practice encompasses a wide range of commercial matters with an emphasis on creditors' rights, landlord representation, fraudulent transfer litigation, and contract and business disputes. He regularly represents companies of all sizes, from large publicly-traded companies to privately-held companies, start-ups, and sole proprietorships. His clients conduct business in a wide range of industries, including real estate, telecommunications, commercial lending, airline, and tech. Bankruptcy/Insolvency Matters Mr. Ficks has substantial experience representing secured and unsecured creditors, commercial landlords, aircraft lessors, trustees, and creditors' committees in bankruptcy and insolvency matters. Mr. Ficks regularly represents clients in bankruptcy cases throughout the country in all aspects, including contested matters related to plan confirmation, executory contracts and leases, intellectual property, asset sales, relief from stay, and the use of cash collateral. Mr. Ficks also represents clients in all types of bankruptcy court litigation, including preference, fraudulent transfer, and non-dischargeability lawsuits. Commercial Litigation Mr. Ficks' commercial litigation practice spans a broad range of commercial disputes. He regularly represents clients in all types of business and contract, debtor-creditor, and landlord-tenant litigation. His client base varies widely by industry, and he often represents telecommunications companies, real estate owners and developers, and high tech companies. Mr. Ficks has prosecuted and defended several trials through successful verdict in commercial, fraud, and bankruptcy cases. Professional Activities - Mr. Ficks served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Edward D. Jellen of the United States Bankruptcy Court for Northern District of California from 1990-1992. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum. He served two terms as Chair of the Alameda County Bar Association's Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section, and also served on the ACBA's Board of Directors. Mr. Ficks was a charter member of the Earl Warren Chapter of the American Inns of Court, an educational and mentoring organization for local judges and attorneys. He is involved with several Bay Area non-profit organizations. | 