Brian G. Rich

Brian Rich leads complex Chapter 11 negotiations and out-of-court reorganizations. He has overseen numerous large-scale cases with claims ranging from $100 million to over $1.5 billion. Brian represents bankruptcy trustees in fraud-related cases where he fights for victims of Ponzi schemes and rampant real estate fraud. He also advises real estate developers in real estate workouts and restructurings and represents clients seeking to purchase assets from troubled entities and loan portfolios.

The four tenets of Brian’s work ethic are: loyalty, success, accessibility, and hard work. He showcased his dedication to the latter during the most recent economic crisis. He devoted a substantial portion of his practice to representing developers and borrowers in out-of-court restructuring matters throughout Florida. These included loan negotiations, deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure, and settlements of guarantee claims. 

While emotions and passions often run high in bankruptcy proceedings, Brian believes it is essential for clients to feel comfortable and willing to confide honestly and vulnerably in their representation vulnerably. Ultimately what matters most is gaining a client’s trust. These practices have proved successful, as a substantial portion of Brian’s clients continues to reach out to the firm with repeat business and referrals. According to Brian, being a reliable, assertive lawyer is a given part of the job; what matters most to him is gaining a client’s trust.

Having worked all across the country, Brian now primarily shares his expertise with Florida clients, focusing on the Florida Panhandle. His experience and compassion meld together to help ensure that no struggling business or individual who approaches him will ever go unheard.