Douglas S. Skalka Panelist for “Latest Bankruptcy Trends and the CARES Act” Hosted by CTTMA

April 22, 2021

Douglas S. Skalka, principal with the law firm of Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. was a panelist for the CT Turn Around Management Association’s recent virtual panel discussion of latest bankruptcy trends. There was a lively discussion regarding recent changes to the bankruptcy laws that provide for a streamlined bankruptcy process, quicker and less costly, for small businesses to reorganize under Subchapter V of the Bankruptcy Code. During the discussion about the pandemic’s effects on businesses, it was noted that bankruptcy filings have remained at low levels despite the economic turmoil created by COVID19, however some industries have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and shutdowns.

Attorney Skalka specializes in bankruptcy, commercial finance, business reorganization and asset-based lending transactions. He represents businesses, lenders, trade auditors and investors in many bankruptcy and business reorganization matters. He holds a certification in business bankruptcy from the American Board of Certification and has been named a Senior Specialist by the Board.

Attorney Skalka holds numerous professional distinctions including Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, Connecticut and New England Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. In addition to bar association leadership roles, attorney Skalka is a board member of the Connecticut Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (CTTMA).

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