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Buist, Byars & Taylor's Distressed Property and Workout Practice Group was created to provide the resources, skills, and expertise necessary for clients to navigate emerging issues during periods of economic and financial uncertainty.  Comprised of attorneys deeply experienced in commercial and residential real estate, finance, and debtor and creditor rights, this practice concentrates on the acquisition, disposition, restructuring and development of troubled properties. We represent lenders, owners, sellers, investors, and buyers, as well as companies affected by the global financial crisis.


Our team includes 5 attorneys seasoned attorneys with more than 50 years of combined experience, and a pragmatic, focused, real-world approach.   This includes:

•        A direct, hands-on understanding of virtually all types of real estate assets

•        Negotiating and structuring complex real estate transactions

•        Counseling borrowers and lenders on foreclosures, deeds in lieu of foreclosures, negotiated restructurings, workouts, and receiverships

•        Developing, negotiating, and executing reorganization strategies for at-risk properties

•        Enforcing lien rights in out-of-court restructurings and Chapter 11 cases

•        Identifying ways for clients to take advantage of opportunities that distressed properties may provide

•        Assistance in buying troubled properties, purchasing loans, and emerging from the bankruptcy and foreclosure processes

•        Maximizing the distressed debt opportunities related to real estate

•        Rapid response to due diligence requirements, including title, banking and environmental matters


For more information on how this practice group may assist your particular business needs, please contact Gray B. Taylor at (843) 856-4488.

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