Teresa Pilatowicz

Teresa Pilatowicz is a distinguished attorney specializing in restructuring, insolvency, and business disputes. Licensed to practice in Arizona and Nevada, Ms. Pilatowicz also represents clients across the United States, including jurisdictions such as California, Delaware, North Carolina, Michigan, Missouri, and Oregon. Her expertise lies in finding practical, results-driven solutions to highly complex legal and financial challenges, earning her recognition as a trusted advocate in bankruptcy and business litigation.

Ms. Pilatowicz earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2005, following her Bachelor of Arts from the same institution in 2002. Since then, she has built a robust legal practice centered on achieving favorable outcomes for her clients in high-stakes bankruptcy cases.

She has represented creditor entities, trustees, monitors, debtors, and other stakeholders in various pivotal cases. Her notable achievements include recovering over $230 million in debt through a complex litigation strategy involving state and bankruptcy courts in California and Arizona. She also represented Canadian trustees and court-appointed monitors in Nevada, securing cross-border insolvency recognition in the cannabis industry.

Her litigation prowess extends to defending airplane lessors against preference claims in Delaware and assisting casino operators in settling claims in the Michigan Bankruptcy Court. Additionally, she has played a key role in aiding real estate debtors in reorganizations, securing zoning approvals, and resolving substantial financial obligations.

Ms. Pilatowicz has also acted as counsel to liquidating trustees, helping secure significant monetary recoveries for distribution to creditors in Nevada. Her ability to navigate intricate legal and financial landscapes gives her clients strategic advantages and effective resolutions.

With a proven track record of success and dedication to addressing multifaceted client needs, Ms. Pilatowicz is a leader in the field of bankruptcy litigation and business dispute resolution. She continues to deliver exceptional value to clients through her commitment to practical, impactful legal strategies.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Garman Turner Gordon LLP

Licensed State

• Nevada
• Arizona

Education

• University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arizona
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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