Attorneys
Lawrence E. Wilk
Shareholder
Case Highlights
Winning recovery for investors. Larry and
his team represented the court-appointed receiver in the large
American National Mortgage case. He converted an Arizona
Corporation Commission State Court Receivership into a
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceeding, integrated the cases using
differing jurisdictions, and obtained a confirmed Chapter 11 plan
with recovery to the investors.
Helping Ponzi-scheme victims recover millions.
Larry was co-counsel in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against
professionals involved in the Baptist Foundation's Ponzi scheme.
His work resulted in recovery in excess of $230 million for those
who had been victims of this financial debacle.
Get To Know Larry In His Own Words
"I create a relationship of trust and confidence. Clients know
I'm there for them and that I have a genuine interest not only in
their case but also in them."
"The practice of law is like a chess game. I enjoy analyzing a
problem and then attempting to form a solution by anticipating the
opposing party's strategy and responding accordingly-but always
with reaching our client's goals in mind."
Professional Experience
- Represents secured and unsecured creditors and trustees in
bankruptcy; creditors in state court proceedings, including
foreclosure proceedings and state court receiverships; and debtors
in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
- As president and registered lobbyist for the Arizona Trustee's
Association from 1988-1990, Larry sought legislative reform in the
foreclosure industry.
- As counsel for the borrower in Northern Arizona Properties vs.
Pinetop Properties Group, he helped formulate the law which defines
deficiency rights after foreclosure.
- Conducted hundreds of foreclosures, both judicial and
non-judicial, and numerous forfeiture proceedings.
- Sought and obtained appointment of third-party receivers to
take possession and control of the property on behalf of his
lending clients.
- Clients include banks, insurance companies, leasing companies,
and private individuals secured by real property, commercial
equipment, vehicles, accounts receivable, and intangible
property.
- Involved in numerous bankruptcies in aggressive pursuit of his
clients' collateral and recovery of any unsecured portion of
debt.
- Experienced in negotiating workouts to help clients avoid the
hardship and expense of bankruptcy.
- Knowledgeable in title insurance and real estate issues.
- Played pivotal role in winning compensation in several of the
largest land-fraud cases in Arizona, recovering millions of dollars
for investors.
Education
J.D., cum laude, Indiana University, 1980.
B.A., Indiana University, 1977.
Bar Admissions
Arizona, 1980.
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona.