Municipalities facing debts that they are unable to pay have an option at their disposal through the bankruptcy court in the form of a Chapter 9 filing. This path allows a city, county, or other government entity to continue providing essential services to residents while forming and implementing a plan to adjust its debts. SulmeyerKupetz has been involved in Chapter 9 matters with such municipalities as Orange County, the City of San Bernadino, and the Ventura Port District.
The firm’s work in Chapter 9 has included the following representative matters: