James E. Huggett

James E. Huggett is a partner working out of the Philadelphia and Wilmington offices. He represents creditors and debtors, and focuses on Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and related litigation. He’s also a mediator certified by the Delaware Superior Court.

Jim has handled thousands of matters for such clients as corporate debtors-in-possession, creditors’ committees, litigation/liquidating/Chapter 7 trustees, banks and lending institutions, insurers, secured and unsecured creditors of all types, lessors and sellers of real estate, equipment and other personal property, executives and management of companies, parties to all types of executory contracts with debtors, plaintiffs and defendants in preference, fraudulent-transfer and similar actions, and other professionals involved in bankruptcy cases.

Jim also has busy practices in plaintiff-side WARN Act litigation, mechanics’ lien litigation, and commercial law.

Honors

•BV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated

Articles & Publications

Third Circuit Overrules Bankruptcy Court Re: Mandatory Appointment of an Examiner in FTX Trading Case

Supreme Court, Overruling 3rd and Other Circuits, Says Order Denying Confirmation of Bankruptcy Plan Is Not Final. Government Position Loses 9-0

Value of License Plate Creates Battle Over Bankruptcy Plan

New Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Issues 1st Opinion, Insurer Favored

New Delaware Bankruptcy Judge Issues First Opinion in Favor of Insurer - Arbitration Clause in Workers’ Comp Policy Upheld Despite Insured’s Bankruptcy

Speaking Engagements

•“Mechanics’ Liens in Pennsylvania”

Client Testimonials

“You’re all consummate professionals and I recommend you when I can.”

“His command of the law in this case was impressive.”

“Very pleased with your results, obviously, but also with your attention to details and communication.”

“Long overdue is my note of thanks and gratitude for your outstanding diligence and resolution to the suit brought against me by the trustee.”

“I can’t thank you and your staff enough for your advise, guidance and compassion throughout the process.”

“Thank you and the team for your hard work on my admittedly difficult matter.”

“Thank you for the update. You have done a great job with the defense of this matter!”

“The urgency and aggressiveness displayed, by you and the team, were very impressive.”

News & Case Results

Motion to Dismiss Granted in Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Matter