Jim Carr Email & Phone Number

Over three decades at Kelley Drye & Warren, Jim Carr has built one of the nation's leading creditor-side bankruptcy practices. As former Chair of Kelley Drye and the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Department, Jim developed this practice from the ground up, beginning in the retail bankruptcy sector, where the firm has represented shopping center owners and developers in over 400 retail cases.In addition to representing shopping center owners and developers, Jim works with creditors' committees, ad hoc committees, and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings. He also represents indenture trustees in some of the largest and most complex bankruptcy cases and has served as an expert witness on indenture interpretations and the Trust Indenture Act.Jim’s extensive experience in guiding creditor constituents through complex bankruptcy proceedings, including high-profile billion-dollar cases, enables him to anticipate challenges and develop effective strategies to help clients achieve their legal and business goals efficiently. Jim’s clients consistently praise his practical solutions, deep industry knowledge, and the peace of mind he provides through his comprehensive counsel. Jim's reputation also led to his appointment as an independent board member for a financially distressed company.As the founder and managing director of META Advisors, Jim has contributed for the last 15 years to the efficient administration of post-confirmation trusts established under bankruptcy plans. His proactive approach prior to confirmation ensures that his clients benefit from the effective management of trust assets.Jim's reputation is reflected in numerous accolades, including being named one of Law360's "10 Most Admired Bankruptcy Attorneys" and recognition by 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘜𝘚𝘈, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢©, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔&𝘈 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳, and 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴.A respected authority on bankruptcy and restructuring, Jim also serves on the Mediation Panels of the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District of New York and the District of New Jersey.

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