Wade M. Burgeson represents clients in matters involving commercial litigation, receiverships, collateral enforcement, loan workouts, and debtor-creditor related matters, ranging from pre-judgment remedies and receiverships to disputes in bankruptcy court. Wade joined the firm in 2001 as an experienced attorney having previously represented diverse business interests in both litigation and transactional matters. He has extensive experience practicing before both state and federal courts, trying both bench and jury trials. Currently, Wade represents borrowers, lenders, and related parties in bankruptcy litigation, loan disputes, receiverships, and enforcement of lender’s rights, as well as acting as general corporate counsel and counsel for receivers in various collateral enforcement actions. Wade
also has extensive experience in the medical marijuana industry, representing
both owners and lenders, in matters related to litigation, receiverships, and
corporate governance and governmental regulation.
Lawyer Profile
Wade M. Burgeson
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Recognized Since:2021
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Recognized in:Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Law School:University of North Dakota
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Location:2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200Phoenix, AZ 85004
Wade M. Burgeson represents clients in matters involving commercial litigation, receiverships, collateral enforcement, loan workouts, and debtor-creditor related matters, ranging from pre-judgment remedies and receiverships to disputes in bankruptcy court. Wade joined the firm in 2001 as an experienced attorney having previously represented diverse business interests in both litigation and transactional matters. He has extensive experience practicing before both state and federal courts, trying both bench and jury trials. Currently, Wade represents borrowers, lenders, and related parties in bankruptcy litigation, loan disputes, receiverships, and enforcement of lender’s rights, as well as acting as general corporate counsel and counsel for receivers in various collateral enforcement actions. Wade
also has extensive experience in the medical marijuana industry, representing
both owners and lenders, in matters related to litigation, receiverships, and
corporate governance and governmental regulation.
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- University of North Dakota , J.D., graduated 1994
- University of North Dakota, Political Science, graduated 1990
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona, State Bar of Arizona
- Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
- Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
Court Admissions:
- Arizona
- Nevada
- Colorado
Affiliations:
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- American Bar Association - Member
- Turnaround Management Association - Member
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Awards:
- 2015 District of Arizona Annual Conference – Panel presentation discussing post-chapter 11 confirmation injunctions in favor of non-debtor entities
- 2010 State Bar Convention – Panel presentation discussing receiverships and bankruptcy issues; pro bono award
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Career Highlights
Representation of a bank client in the consensual liquidation of a high-end retail clothing business.
Representation of a receiver in the operation and liquidation of a large dairy business, involving litigation in both state and federal courts and the collection of in excess of $20,000,000 for the lender.
Successful defense of a seller in a lawsuit alleging an 8-figure land sale fraudulent transaction.
Representation of a high-end condominium developer in obtaining a confirmed chapter 11 plan and successful litigation against multi-million dollar judgment creditor.
Representation of a national financial institution’s real estate owned division, including preparation of all transactional and title documents and negotiating sales through the close of escrow.
Representation of national financial institution in obtaining a multi-million dollar judgment and recovery/liquidation of collateral.
Representation of various lenders in enforcing and defending the lender’s rights in real estate and personal property collateral, including obtaining pre-judgment remedies. Achieving an out-of-court restructuring for the owners of two hotel properties allowing them to retain their properties with a negotiated resolution with their lenders.
Representation of a bank in the workout of a credit facility between the bank and an auto service company covering multiple locations and numerous guarantors.
Representation of a credit union in the enforcement of creditors’ rights in state and federal courts, including pre-judgment seizure of collateral.
Representation of a bankruptcy debtor in the successful prosecution and trial of an objection to a claim filed by a governmental entity. Litigation of numerous non-dischargeability actions in bankruptcy proceedings.
Litigation of numerous non-dischargeability actions in bankruptcy proceedings.
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Engelman Berger, PC
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