James L. Patton, Jr.,
Chair Emeritus and Partner

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Experience

Loewen Group International, Inc.

Young Conaway acted as co-counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Loewen Group International, Inc. chapter 11 case. Loewen owned or operated more that 1,100 funeral homes and more than 400 cemeteries across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. Loewen's domestic bankruptcy case ran in tandem with its petitions filed under the Canadian Companies' Creditors Agreement Act in Vancouver, British Columbia. Because of the depth of its bankruptcy practice, Young Conaway was uniquely qualified to represent the Official Committee and to handle the difficult cross-boarder bankruptcy issues, which resulted in Loewen's successful prosecution of a chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
James L. Patton, Jr.

Harvard Industries

Young Conaway served as co-counsel to Harvard Industries and its affiliated debtors, which were primarily engaged in the business of designing, engineering, and manufacturing components for original equipment manufacturers producing cars and light trucks in North America, principally to customers such as General Motors Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and The Chrysler Corporation. Young Conaway assisted Harvard in successfully prosecuting its plan of reorganization.
James L. Patton, Jr., Michael R. Nestor

In re Multicare AMC, Inc.

Young Conaway acted as co-counsel, along with Willkie Farr & Gallagher, to Multicare AMC, Inc. and certain of Multicare's affiliates in their chapter 11 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. At the time of the bankruptcy, the Debtors were a leading provider of high quality eldercare and specialty medical services in selected geographic regions in the United States. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtors successfully confirmed a chapter 11 plan of reorganization and emerged from bankruptcy in 2001.
James L. Patton, Jr., Robert S. Brady

Armstrong World Industries, Inc.

Filed in December, 2000, Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of floor coverings and ceiling tiles. AWI ranked among the 500 largest publicly-held companies in the United States and owns and operates 50 manufacturing plants in 15 countries. Young Conaway, as co-counsel for the Honorable Dean M. Trafelet, legal representative for future asbestos-related personal injury claimants, assisted in negotiating a plan of reorganization that includes a § 524(g) Trust valued at approximately $1.8 billion.
James L. Patton, Jr., Sharon M. Zieg

Global Ocean Carriers Limited, et al.

Young Conaway served as co-counsel with Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP to Global Ocean Carriers, Limited and certain of its affiliates in their chapter 11 proceedings. The Debtors operated an international shipping business, focused on the purchasing, operating and chartering of dry bulk carriers pursuant to short to medium-term charters. The Debtors operated a fleet of twelve vessels, including ten feeder container vessels and two dry bulk carriers. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Debtors confirmed their plan of reorganization.

James L. Patton, Jr., Joel A. Waite, Michael R. Nestor

Integrated Health Services, Inc.

Young Conaway acted as co-counsel to Integrated Health Services, Inc. (and certain of its affiliates), one of the nation's leading providers of post-acute and related specialty healthcare services and products, in its chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

James L. Patton, Jr., Robert S. Brady, Joel A. Waite, Edmon L. Morton

Golden Ocean Group Limited

Young Conaway acted as co-counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 Cases of Golden Ocean Group Limited, an international shipping company, which successfully confirmed a chapter 11 plan of reorganization.
James L. Patton, Jr., Michael R. Nestor

Oneita Industries, Inc.

Young Conaway acted as counsel to the Chapter 7 trustee of Oneita Industries, Inc. Oneita, which had corporate headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama and Charleston, South Carolina, formerly manufactured and marketed high quality activewear and infantware. With the assistance of Young Conaway, the Chapter 7 trustee was able to recover and distribute over nine million dollars to the Debtor's creditors.

James L. Patton, Jr.

Smith Corona Corporation

Young Conaway served as lead counsel for Smith Corona, who was a provider of typewriters, supplies and various office products but ceased its manufacturing operations in late 1997 and transitioned into a sales and marketing organization. 

James L. Patton, Jr., Robert S. Brady, Joel A. Waite
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