Litigation - Bankruptcy
Peter A. Cal
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Peter Cal is a Member in Sherman & Howard’s Trial and Litigation Group. He has represented clients in complex commercial disputes for more than 25 years. Peter focuses on all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency matters including workouts, restructurings, bankruptcy court litigation, as well as financial and real estate litigation in state and federal courts. Peter regularly represents secured and unsecured creditors and chapter 7 trustees.
Overview
- Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1987
- Turnaround Management Association - Member
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- Chapter 15/Cross Border Insolvency, American Bar Association Section of Business Law Commercial Financial Services Creditors’ Rights Subcommittee 2009 Spring Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia - Presenter
- University of Denver College of Law (2000-2001) - Adjunct Professor
- Turnaround Management Association - Member
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- Chapter 15/Cross Border Insolvency, American Bar Association Section of Business Law Commercial Financial Services Creditors’ Rights Subcommittee 2009 Spring Meeting, Vancouver, British Columbia - Presenter
- University of Denver College of Law (2000-2001) - Adjunct Professor
- Fordham University, J.D., graduated 1987
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
News & Media
Additional Information
- Representative Matters
- Represented Colorado municipality in developer’s bankruptcy case involving sale of assets pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code. Assets sold included more than 20,000 acres that had been annexed into City. Successfully protected City’s rights under Annexation Agreement, related agreements and applicable local law.
- Represented foreign representative in first Chapter 15 cross-border insolvency case filed in the District of Colorado.
- Represented bidders in purchase of assets in bankruptcy cases and UCC sales.
- Represented secured creditors in bankruptcy cases, workouts, state court receiverships and related state court proceedings.
- Represented creditors serving as chairs of creditors committees.
- Represented landlords in major bankruptcy cases nationally and in Colorado.
- Represented owners, contractors and subcontractors in construction industry bankruptcy cases nationally and in Colorado.
- Represented telecommunications provider in major bankruptcy cases nationally and in Colorado.
- Represented national retailer in major bankruptcy cases throughout the country.
- Represented Colorado municipalities in bankruptcy cases, including pursuit of tax trust fund claims.
- Advised clients in structure of transactions in distressed situations.
- Advised businesses in liquidating and winding down outside of bankruptcy.
- Represented Chapter 7 Trustees in bankruptcy cases including significant complex litigation matters.
- Represented clients in numerous bankruptcy adversary proceedings, including avoidance actions and in pursuing non-dischargeability claims, in Colorado and nationally.Published Opinions
- In re Petition of Ernst & Young, Inc., as Receiver of Klytie’s Devs. Inc., et al., 383 B.R. 773 (Bankr. D. Colo. 2008) (recognition of Chapter 15 foreign proceeding)
- Giuliano v. U.S. Nursing Corporation (In re Lexington Healthcare Group, Inc.), 339 B.R. 570 (Bankr. D. Del.2006) (fraudulent transfer litigation).
- General Electric Capital Corp. v. Manager of Revenue and Ex Officio Treasurer for the City and County of Denver (In re Western Pacific Airlines, Inc.), 273 F.3d 1288 (10th Cir. 2001) (represented Chapter 7 trustee in tax lien priority litigation).
- Weinman v. Shaker Express, Inc. (In re Western Pacific Airlines, Inc.), 263 B.R. (D. Colo. 2001) (represented Chapter 7 trustee in adversary proceeding).
- Curiale v. Capolino, 883 F. Supp. 941 (S.D.N.Y. 1995) (RICO litigation).
- District 2, Marine Engineers Beneficial Ass’n v. Burnley, 936 F.2d 284 (6th Cir. 1991) (labor union lacked constitutional standing to pursue claims).
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