Patrick J. ReilleyMember |
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Education
- Boston University School of Law, J.D., 2002, Dean’s Award in Consumer Law
- Bucknell University, B.A., 1999
Bar & Court Admissions
- Delaware
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
- U.S. District Court, District of New jersey
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
FAX: 302-574-2104
preilley@coleschotz.com
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Legal Secretary: Susan Williams
TEL: 302-652-3131 ext. 2501
swilliams@coleschotz.com
Patrick Reilley is a Member in the Bankruptcy & Corporate Restructuring Department. He focuses his practice on corporate reorganizations and liquidation cases, creditors’ rights issues and litigation arising in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. Patrick has represented debtors, creditors’ committees, secured and unsecured creditors, landlords, plan administrators, trustees, examiners and parties in adversary proceedings.
Representative Matters
Patrick has served as lead or Delaware counsel in a number of complex bankruptcy cases. Patrick’s recent debtor representations in Chapter 11 proceedings include: Alternative Distribution Systems, Inc.; BNA Subsidiaries, LLC; Cadence Innovation LLC; Fedders North America, Inc.; Foothills Resources, Inc.; JGW Holdco, LLC; TW, Inc. and Tribune Company.
Patrick’s recent committee representations in Chapter 11 proceedings include: CFM U.S. Corporation; Drug Fair Group, Inc.; Global Safety Textiles Holdings LLC; and Linens-N-Things.
News
- Judge Approves Cadence Innovation Liquidation Plan, Law 360, August 17, 2011
- Cole Schotz Names Four Attorneys to Partnership, Two to Special Counsel
Publications
- Stub Rent: The Third Circuit's Decision in Goody's, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, October 2010
- Vacating a Judgment under Rule 60(b)(4): A Review of the Espinosa Decision, American Bankruptcy Institute Bankruptcy Litigation Committee Newsletter, June 2010
- Identifying Insiders for Purposes of §503(c), American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, October 2009
- The Latest News from the Delaware Courts: Decisions of Interest to Insolvency and Restructuring Professionals, The Americas Restructuring and Insolvency Guide
- The Nuts and Bolts of Involuntary Bankruptcy, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, June 2008
Maintenance and Repair Damages: Are They Capped Under §502 (b)(6)? American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, October 2007
A Primer on Reconstitution of a Creditors’ Committee Under §1102 (a)(4), American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, June 2007
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association
- Delaware Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Delaware Bankruptcy Inn of Court
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- Delaware Board of Bar Examiners, Associate Member


