Bankruptcy Fraud
Federal agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and state agencies such as franchise tax boards and attorneys general prosecute bankruptcy fraud to the fullest extent of the law. The Blanch Law is one of the premier bankruptcy fraud defense firms New York and the United States, and our bankruptcy fraud attorneys are recognized as being tenacious during trials, civil proceedings, government investigations and more. The firm's bankruptcy fraud attorneys have an in-depth understanding of bankruptcy and debt related issues including Chapter 7, Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 claims, collections, debt insolvency, collection agency claims, and more. Our white collar crime attorneys are trusted nationwide by companies and individuals in all areas of complex litigation.
Bankruptcy Fraud Prosecution & Penalties
Bankruptcy fraud penalties are severe, and the IRS prosecutes bankruptcy related scams and fraud in an extreme manner. In fact, in 2008 the IRS boasted a 93.8% incarceration rate on bankruptcy fraud cases. In the last six months, the IRS sentenced a father and a son who ran company to a combined 81 months in prison and fines of over $380,000. The IRS also sentenced a man convicted of bankruptcy fraud to 108 months in jail and millions of dollars in fines and asset seizures as well as other penalties.
Whether you are a top executive at a Fortune 500 company or a mid-size business owner, The Blanch Law Firm can provide sophisticated legal assistance and a comprehensive defense for any bankruptcy fraud case. Our white color litigation attorneys handle multiple Bankruptcy Litigation and other complex litigations (civil lawsuits and criminal proceedings) and can counsel and advise you through the entire process.
Companies and Individuals Our Law Firm Represents
The Blanch Law Firm defends both companies and individuals with over $5 million in debt. Our attorneys have experience with debt collection challenges, fraudulent claims, debtors and collection agencies, liens, liability issues and the dozens of other issues a business or individual can be facing.
We have represented corporations, executives, owners, directors and others in the transportation, energy, pharmaceutical, financial and healthcare industries in bankruptcy fraud hearings involving Chapter 11, Chapter 7 and Chapter 9 bankruptcy claims.
Types of Bankruptcy Fraud Scams
The Blanch Law Firm defends executives, owners, directors, companies and other institutions in all manner of bankruptcy fraud trials, including:
- Concealment of assets
- Petition Mills
- Multiple Filings
- Retail Bustouts (as well as Tax and Credit Card Bustouts)
- Court-Appointed Trustee Fraud
We also represent clients on related types of fraud, including:
Contact The Blanch Law Firm
To speak with a white collar attorney about your criminal defense concerns, Contact The Blanch Law Firm by calling 917-472-9883 or at 1-866-690-9316 to arrange an initial consultation.
