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Brian P. Hall

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About Brian

Brian P. Hall’s practice includes the representation of creditors and other parties in connection with troubled loans, new financings and, in general, a variety of other types of commercial transactions as well as the representation of debtors in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court workouts.

Brian served as bankruptcy counsel to the debtor in In re Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia S.A. Avianca, a Chapter 11 case in the Southern District of New York concerning a Colombian airline in which the debtor’s plan of reorganization was confirmed and became effective without the necessity of a parallel proceeding in the jurisdiction of the airline’s domicile. In addition, Brian has served as bankruptcy counsel to Flooring America, Skybus Airlines, SunCountry Airlines, Value Music Concepts Inc. and Global Axcess Corp. Brian has represented both buyers and sellers in numerous sale transactions under Section 363 of the bankruptcy code.

Representing secured and unsecured lenders and agents for syndicated lenders, Brian handles all legal aspects of revolving lines of credit, equipment and other term loans and syndicated loans. Brian has represented a number of lending institutions in loan transactions, workouts and bankruptcies and is a former corporate banking officer for First Union Bank (now known as Wells Fargo Bank).

Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America®, Atlanta, Bankruptcy & Finance Law (2025)

The Best Lawyers in America®, Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency & Reorganization Law (2020-2025)

The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Finance Law (2023-2025)

Credentials

Education

J.D., University of Georgia, cum laude

B.S., University of Florida, with honors

Admissions

  • Florida
  • Georgia

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