Patrick J. Reilley
Memberpreilley@coleschotz.com Delaware Office500 Delaware Avenue, Suite 1410, Wilmington, DE 19801
T: 302-651-2004 / C: 302-388-1368 / F: 302-574-2104
Legal Practice Assistant: Rachel Deely
T: 302-652-3131 ext. 2502
rdeely@coleschotz.com
OVERVIEW
Patrick Reilley is a member in the Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Department. He provides counsel in corporate restructuring matters, representing debtors, creditors' committees and parties in adversary proceedings. Known as a straight shooter, Patrick’s clients call him very responsive, easy to work with and insightful. Patrick represents businesses across a number of industries, including automotive, retail, and manufacturing.
Patrick has served as lead or co-counsel to debtors or Chapter 11 trustees in a number of complex bankruptcy cases including:
- Alternative Distribution Systems
- BNA Subsidiaries
- Cadence Innovation
- Fedders North America
- Fresh & Easy, LLC
- Foothills Resources
- JGW Holdco
- Money Centers of America, Inc.
- Nirvanix, Inc.
- Pitt Penn Holdings, Inc.
- Ritz Camera
- TW, Inc.
- Tribune Company
- Waste2Energy Holdings, Inc.
Patrick’s committee representations in Chapter 11 proceedings include:
- Allied Nevada Gold Corporation
- CFM U.S. Corporation
- Drug Fair Group
- Entelos
- Global Safety Textiles Holdings
- Linens-N-Things
- Magnum Hunter Resources
- Real Mex Restaurants
- UCI International
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Delaware Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Delaware Bankruptcy Inn of Court
- American Bankruptcy Institute
Patrick has been recognized as a leading bankruptcy lawyer by Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers For Business. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. See Award Methodology.
Patrick is admitted to practice in Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
He earned his B.A. from Bucknell University and his J.D. from Boston University School of Law.
Services
Education
Boston University School of Law, J.D., 2002,Dean’s Award in Consumer LawBucknell University, B.A., 1999
Bar & Court Admissions
DelawareNew JerseyPennsylvaniaU.S. District Court, District of DelawareU.S. District Court, District of New jerseyU.S. District Court, Eastern District of PennsylvaniaNEWS
News
Zohar Ch. 11 Lines Up Sale Of Tilton-Tied Snelling Staffing
As published in: Law360 February 17, 2021
Judge Warns Of Doubts Over Zohar Claims In Tilton Tax Fight
As published in: Law360 January 27, 2021
$50M Bid For Destination Maternity Tweaked After Objection
As published in: Law360 December 3, 2019
Destination Maternity's Ch. 11 Financing OK'd In Del.
As published in: Law360 November 22, 2019
Bayou Steel Creditors Say Sale Timeline Pushed Back
As published in: Law360 October 31, 2019
Luxury Movie Theater Chain Approved For $51M Ch. 11 Sale
As published in: Law360 October 28, 2019
Lien Dispute Delays Theater Chain's Ch. 11 Loan Approval
As published in: Law360 September 11, 2019
Adidas Settlement Paves Way For Closing Of Rockport Sale
As published in: Law360 July 31, 2018
Ch. 11 Auction Drives Videology Inc. Sale Price To $119M
As published in: Law360 July 17. 2018
Norman Pernick, Kate Stickles, Patrick Reilley and Katharina Earle were mentioned in "Fresh & Easy Ch. 11 Plan, Disclosure Confirmed In Del."
As published in: Law360 April 28, 2017
Money Centers Wins OK for Ch. 11 Plan After 'Difficult' Case
As published in: Law360 March 13, 2017
Fresh & Easy is represented by Norman Pernick, Kate Stickles, Patrick Reilley and Katharina Earle
As published in: Law360 February 3, 2017
Norman Pernick and Patrick Reilley were mentioned in article titled, "UCI Defends $100M DIP Loan Against Creditor Objections"
As published in: Law360 July 11, 2016
Chambers USA Recognizes 22 Cole Schotz Attorneys
May 27, 2016
Norman Pernick and Patrick Reilley were mentioned in an article titled, "Magnum Seeks Ch. 11 Plan Delay Amid Equity, Pipeline Spat"
As published in: Law360 March 28, 2016
Norman Pernick and Patrick Reilley were mentioned in an article titled, "Magnum Hunter, Unsecured Creditors Rip Equity Group Bid"
As published in: Law360 March 25, 2016
Norman Pernick, Kate Stickles, Patrick Reilley and David Giattino were mentioned in article titled, "Fresh & Easy Workers Denied Class Cert. Over PTO Claims"
As published in: Law360 March 3rd, 2016
EVENTS
Recent Events
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Derivative Standing When Debtors Are Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Companies
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Law July 22, 2019
Patrick J. ReilleyThe Fifth Circuit Considers Enforceability of Blocking "Golden Share" Provisions
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Law September 11, 2018
Patrick J. ReilleyRecent Bankruptcy Court Decisions Address Bankruptcy Code Section 365
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Law April 16, 2018
Patrick J. ReilleyThird Circuit Adopts Probability Standard In Evaluating Warn Act Unforeseen Business Circumstances Exception
American Bar Association February 1, 2018
J. Kate Stickles and Patrick J. ReilleyStatutory Showdown: Another Bankruptcy Court Weighs In on § 544(b)(1) and the Limitations Period
American Bankruptcy Institute Commercial Fraud Committee Newsletter June 2017
Patrick J. Reilley and J. Kate SticklesBankruptcy Issues Concerning LLCs
Data Trace Publishing Company California LLC Forms and Practice Manual, Chapter 18 2013
Norman L. Pernick and Patrick J. ReilleyStub Rent: The Third Circuit's Decision in Goody's
American Bankruptcy Institute Journal October 2010
Patrick J. Reilley and J. Kate SticklesVacating a Judgment under Rule 60(b)(4): A Review of the Espinosa Decision
American Bankruptcy Institute Bankruptcy Litigation Committee Newsletter June 2010
Patrick J. Reilley and J. Kate SticklesIdentifying Insiders for Purposes of §503(c)
American Bankruptcy Institute Journal October 2009
Patrick J. Reilley and J. Kate SticklesThe Latest News from the Delaware Courts: Decisions of Interest to Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals
The Americas Restructuring and Insolvency Guide September 30, 2008
Michael F. Bonkowski, Norman L. Pernick, Patrick J. Reilley and J. Kate SticklesThe Nuts and Bolts of Involuntary Bankruptcy
American Bankruptcy Institute Journal June 2008
Patrick J. Reilley and J. Kate SticklesMaintenance and Repair Damages: Are They Capped under §502(b)(6)?
America Bankruptcy Institute Journal October 2007 October 2007
J. Kate Stickles and Patrick J. ReilleyA Primer on Reconstitution of a Creditors' Committee under §1102(a)(4)
American Bankruptcy Institute Journal June 2007
J. Kate Stickles and Patrick J. Reilley
