We Help Commercial Landlords with Bankrupt Tenants
Call Ast & Schmidt, P.C. at 973-363-2260
If you are a commercial landlord who had a tenant file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, our attorneys can help you protect your rights as a creditor and help guide you through the complex Chapter 11 process.
Why Choose Our Attorneys?
- Our Firm Has Practiced Bankruptcy Law in New Jersey for 25+ Years
- We Have Represented Numerous Commercial Landlords
- We Are Available After Hours by Appointment
- Our Attorneys Provide Clear Advice & Realistic Expectations
We can represent you directly, or we can represent you as local counsel if you already have out-of-state or in-house counsel. Whatever the case may be, you can count on working directly with one of our qualified lawyers. We won't pass you off to an assistant or paralegal—you will be working directly with one of our bankruptcy lawyers, each fully equipped to handle these complex cases.
What Sets Us Apart
How We Can Help You Move Forward
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Personalized Services Tailored for You
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Over 25 Years of Bankruptcy Experience
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Free Initial Consultations
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Available After Hours by Appointment
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Direct Advice from Our Attorneys
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Realistic Expectations Provided
Legal Services Marked by Honesty, Integrity & Respect
An attorney from Ast & Schmidt, P.C. can help you handle matters that involve and aren't limited to:
- Administrative claims for post-petition rents due
- Post-petition lease covenants
- Motions for assumption/rejection of lease
- Proof of Claim for pre-petition amounts
- Proof of Claim for lease rejection damages
- Defense against motions to reduce or modify Proof of Claim
- Analysis of the debtor’s Disclosure Statement and Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization
- Analysis of a proposed sale of assets that could include leasehold interest for your property
Many of these and other issues crop very early in a Chapter 11 case. Even if the debtor/tenant surrenders the premises or rejects your lease, you likely still have claims to assert. Our attorneys are available to answer any questions you may have concerning your legal options.
We recognized that the bankruptcy statutes that pertain to landlord/tenant rights are particularly complex and confusing. At Ast & Schmidt, P.C., we can ensure you know your rights under the Bankruptcy Code, and how the Chapter 11 bankruptcy your tenant filed can affect you.
Call us at 973-363-2260 today to schedule your free initial consultation.
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"..Thank you Ast and Schmidt for all that you do!"I have personally used Ast & Schmidt and have recommended them to friends and family members as well. Robert and Antoinette are always responsive, timely, and available to go over any questions or concerns I might have in what could be an otherwise stressful process. I can confidently say that I 100 percent trust Robert's guidance and quality of work. He and the staff go above and beyond to make sure I understand all of my options as well as the process from beginning to end. Antoinette always makes me feel comfortable when I call with questions and Robert's guidance and services have truly been a blessing in helping me transition out of some rough times so that I could move forward in my personal and professional endeavors. I can not recommend this firm highly enough. You will be well taken care of. Thank you Ast and Schmidt for all that you do!- Rena Z.
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"Throughout our experience with Ast & Schmidt, my husband and I were treated with the utmost respect and compassion."Throughout our experience with Ast & Schmidt, my husband and I were treated with the utmost respect and compassion. Whenever there was a question (even during COVID), Rob Schmidt was most accessible and helpful to us during this difficult time. We would recommend them to anybody who is undergoing financial challenges. Everyone associated with the company is attentive and a pleasure to deal with, even regarding the most trivial matters. Certainly, when addressing the complicated issues that arise during legal proceedings, Ast & Schmidt provides seamless and impeccable attention to every detail.- Iris G.
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"Hiring this law firm was an excellent choice."Hiring this law firm was an excellent choice. Robert and Antoinette were just great. I would recommend them to whomever needs an attorney. They were responsive to my needs and were spot on with their strategy and direction. Look no further.- Erin S.
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"100% recommended for any New Jersey resident!"I had the pleasure of working with David Ast and his assistant Antoinette. The entire bankruptcy process was explained simply, and all shame was immediately removed. 100% recommended for any New Jersey resident!- Sarah F.
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"Highly recommended!"They took care of me through both a bankruptcy and home sale. Smart, detailed, professional, as well as personable. What more could you look for? Highly recommended!- Eric S.
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"... I couldn't image it going any better...."Excellent work. I couldn't image it going any better. Highly recommended.- David M.
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"If I could give Robert & Antoinette 10 stars, I would!"If I could give Robert & Antoinette 10 stars, I would! They were absolutely wonderful and handled my case with compassion and professionalism. They were able to provide reassurance through out the whole process and kept me in the loop the entire time. If I had a question ... and I had many...I always received a quick response back!!!! I can’t thank you both enough for all your help and guidance through this process.I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend this team.- Former Client
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"The services of Ast & Schmidt were excellent and helped me get through a tough time."The services of Ast & Schmidt were excellent and helped me get through a tough time. Robert and Antoinette were very responsive to my questions and needs. If you too find yourself requiring assistance in these matters this firm is a great option.- Todd C.
