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1601 Market Street
Suite 2600
Philadelphia, PA 19103
T 215.563.0500
F 215.563.5532
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BA,
Arcadia University, 1996 |
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JD,
Temple University, 1999
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Pennsylvania,
State and Federal Court |
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New Jersey, State
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New York, State and Federal Court
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Banking & Financial Services |
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Bankruptcy and Reorganization
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Turnaround
Management Association |
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American
Bankruptcy Institute |
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Eastern
District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Conference |
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Russian Speaking Professionals Network of Greater Philadelpia, Co-Founder and former Director of Public Relations
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Bankruptcy
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Commercial
Lending |
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Equipment
Leasing
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Born
in Volgograd, Russia and fluent in Russian, Ms. Markovich has
knowledge of the Russian law of secured transactions, bankruptcy
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Ms.
Markovich also has years of study as a classical pianist.
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A partner in the firm, Inez M. Markovich concentrates her practice in the areas of business reorganization and bankruptcy, debt restructuring, commercial finance transactions, creditors' rights, and financial services regulation. Ms. Markovich has played significant roles representing secured and unsecured creditors in a variety of complex bankruptcy matters, including negotiations, documentation and obtaining approval of debtor-in-possession financings, cash collateral and adequate protection stipulations, Section 363 asset sales, and strategic advice on negotiations and implementation of Chapter 11 plans.
Ms. Markovich routinely represents commercial banks, leasing companies, and other financial institutions in all aspects of secured lending, asset-based lending, syndicated lending, commercial leasing, credit enhancement transactions, and bank regulatory matters. In addition, she represents a number of companies and entrepreneurs in a broad range of general commercial matters.
Ms. Markovich is a regular contributor to banking industry publications on issues of commercial finance, leasing, and bankruptcy. She has also delivered presentations on bankruptcy, debt restructuring, and commercial finance to various organizations, including the Turnaround Management Association and The National Business Institute.
In 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012, Ms. Markovich was named a Super Lawyers "Rising Star." She was also named a "Person to Watch," as one of 10 young community leaders making an impact on the Philadelphia region, by Inside magazine. In 2010, Ms. Markovich was named as a "40 Under 40" winner by Philadelphia Business Journal, and as a "Lawyer on the Fast Track" by The Legal Intelligencer.
A native of Volgograd, Russia, Ms. Markovich is a co-founder and former member of the board of directors of the Russian-Speaking Professionals Network of Greater Philadelphia, and a member of the Turnaround Management Association and the Forum of Executive Women. A summa cum laude graduate of Arcadia University and a cum laude graduate of Temple University Law School, she is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey.
Representative Matters:
- DD-OH Family Partners, LLC, et al. (Bankr. D.N.J.), representation of a pre-petition secured lender and exit financing lender in the bankruptcy of a regional furniture retailer.
- In re TH Properties, Inc., et al. (Bankr. E.D. Pa), representation of a pre-petition secured lender and DIP lender in the bankruptcy of a construction company.
- In re US Airways, Inc., et al. (Bankr. E.D.Va), representation of a trade creditor in the bankruptcy of commercial airline carrier.
- In re NorVergence (Bankr. D.N.J.), representation of several finance companies and banks in the bankruptcy of a provider of telecommunication services.
- In re SureFit, Inc. (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.), representation of a secured lender in the bankruptcy of a manufacturer of textile products.
Publications:
- "Everyone's Best Interest: Interpreting the Bankruptcy Code to Allow Sales of Property Free and Clear of Liens." PA Banker, November-December 2012.
- Co-author with David Dean, "One Person's Distress is Another's Opportunity: A Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Nonperforming Loans," The Secured Lender, May 2012
- Co-author with Joseph H. Blum, "Foreclosure Rescue Transactions: Advice For the Commercial Lender In a Consumer-Focused Environment", The Legal Intelligencer, February 8, 2011
- Co-author with Joseph H. Blum and Arthur R. Armstrong, "Deepening Insolvency: Losing Its Luster As A Theory of Lender Liability", The Secured Lender, September, 2010
- Co-author with Joseph H. Blum and Arthur R. Armstrong, "District Court Refuses To Recognize Deepening Insolvency Cause of Action", New Jersey Law Journal, June 28, 2010
- Co-author with Louise S. Melchor, "Forbearance Agreements: When to Use Them and Risks of Use," The Philadelphia Business Journal, Special Edition, May 18, 2007
- Co-author
with Steven B. Freedman, "Defending
the Equipment Financier -Avoidance Actions, Preference Payments
and Lease Repurchase Agreements," Monitor,
Vol. 33, No. 2, February 2006"
- Involuntary
Bankruptcy: A Creditor's Friend or Foe?" The
Philadelphia Business Journal, Special
Edition, May 20, 2005
- "A
True Lease Is Better Than a Security Interest," The
Philadelphia Business Journal, Special Edition, May
21, 2004
- "Can
You Roll Up?" The Secured Lender, July 2003
- "Real
Estate Transactions in Russia: New Land Code Gives Green Light
to Foreign Investment," The Journal
of East European Law, Columbia University, Volume No.
8, Issue No. 2
Speaking Engagements and Interviews:
- Co-Moderator at the Annual Business Trends Forum organized by the Russian-Speaking Professionals Network of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia, May 23, 2012.
- Moderator at Current Issues and Trends in Medical Practice and Health Care Management, organized by the Russian-Speaking Professionals Network of Greater Philadelphia, November 9, 2011.
- Co-Moderator at the Annual Business Trends Forum organized by the Russian-Speaking Professionals Network of Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia, May 6, 2011.
- Presenter at Real Estate Law: Advanced Issues and Answers seminar organized by The National Business Institute, Philadelphia, July 18, 2007.
- Interviewed in Restructuring Challenges in Russia, by Svetlana Parshina, Financier Worldwide, 2005 UK & European Restructuring & Insolvency Review Supplement.
- Presenter at Stages of Turnaround Seminar organized by Turnaround Management Association and Association of Certified Turnaround Professionals, Philadelphia, November 16, 2005.
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