This CLE webinar will discuss strategies and tactics for both prosecuting and defending Section 523 exceptions to discharge adversary proceedings. The panel will review best practices for pleading to state a claim for relief and outline strategies...

Join Adam Kochenderfer for a Michigan Manufacturers Association webinar, “What to Do When Customer or Supplier Financial Distress Stresses You Out” on Tuesday, December 8th at 10:30AM EST.  Learn about potential signs of distress,...

Wolfson Bolton is proud to announce that the firm has received Tier 1 Rankings in two categories in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and...

Scott A. Wolfson has been elected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding...

Wolfson Bolton is proud to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized six of its attorneys. The Wolfson Bolton attorneys that have been honored are: Scott A. Wolfson – named Top 100: Michigan Super Lawyers List and 2020 Super...

Wolfson Bolton PLLC is pleased to announce that Vonica Sallan has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Vonica started with WB in 2019 as a law clerk. She is a graduate of Wayne State University Law School, where she was named a...

Lara Phillip has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2021. She was recognized for her work in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Published since 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as...

Thomas J. Kelly was included in the inaugural edition of the 2021 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch for his work in: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation These awards are recognitions...

WB is proud to announce that Scott A. Wolfson and Peter C. Bolton have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2021. Both were recognized for their work in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency...

The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) Turnaround & Transactions Awards committee honored Beach Mold & Tool, Inc. with the 2020 Mid-Size Company Transaction of the Year Award.  Wolfson Bolton represented Beach Acquisition Co. LLC...

Scott A. Wolfson published an article titled, “Best Practices for Auto Supplier Workouts” in the July 2020 Michigan Bar Journal. Click here for the full article. 

The Detroit Chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO), the world’s largest entrepreneurs group, recently named Scott A. Wolfson as the 2020/21 Detroit Chapter President. Scott and EO Detroit’s Board of Directors will...

Wolfson Bolton is pleased to welcome Kelsey Postema to the firm as a Summer Associate. Kelsey is a second-year law student at Wayne State University, where she serves as an Associate Editor of the Wayne State Law Review. She received the First Place...

Wolfson Bolton attorneys Michelle H. Bass and John R. Stevenson obtained significant victories for a WB client, settling a multimillion-dollar non-bankruptcy lawsuit through confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan under the Small Business Reorganization...

Wolfson Bolton attorneys Scott A. Wolfson, Adam L. Kochenderfer, and Thomas J. Kelly received a substantial victory for WB’s client, General Aluminum Mfg. Company, in a recent ruling from the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.  In the case,...

Wolfson Bolton is featured in an article in the March 2020 issue of the Michigan Manufacturers Association Magazine. In the article, A Realistic Look at Supply Chain Management, Adam L. Kochenderfer is quoted as saying, “Improvement of supply...

Wolfson Bolton PLLC is pleased to announce that John R. Stevenson has joined the law firm as Of Counsel. His practice focuses on corporate reorganization, debtors’ and creditors’ rights, commercial and bankruptcy litigation, and general...

Wolfson Bolton PLLC is pleased to announce that Lara Phillip has joined the law firm as Of Counsel. Her practice focuses on complex litigation and regulatory compliance in the areas of international trade, white collar criminal defense, antitrust,...

The American College of Bankruptcy announced that Scott A. Wolfson will be inducted as a Fellow next March in Washington D.C.  The Induction Ceremony and Reception in honor of the new Fellows will take place at the Smithsonian Donald W....

Wolfson Bolton PLLC is proud to announce Thomas J. Kelly as the firm’s newest partner. Tom joined the firm in 2014 as an associate attorney. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Michigan State University College of Law, where he received a full...

Thomas J. Kelly was selected to the 2019 class of Up & Coming Lawyers by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The award honors legal practitioners who are establishing a name for themselves, go above and beyond, and display the ambition, drive, and...

WB is pleased to announce that Scott A. Wolfson has been appointed to the American Arbitration Association’s National Roster of Commercial Arbitrators. Scott served as the sole arbitrator for the AAA in a $50 million automotive supply dispute...

Wolfson Bolton is proud to announce that we have opened a new office in Marquette, Michigan to better serve our Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula clients. The office is located at 109 South Front Street, Suite 220, Marquette, Michigan...

Wolfson Bolton PLLC is pleased to announce that Ryan M. Mardini has joined the law firm as an associate attorney and will focus on commercial litigation and mergers and acquisitions.  Ryan is a 2018 graduate of the University of Detroit...

Scott A. Wolfson has been appointed as a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal Editorial Board.  He is a Coordinating Editor of Problems in the Code, which highlights areas of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules that have proven to...

Wolfson Bolton is proud to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized five of its attorneys. The Wolfson Bolton attorneys that have been honored are: Scott A. Wolfson – named Top 100: Michigan Super Lawyers List and 2019 Super Lawyer -...

Scott A. Wolfson and Peter C. Bolton have been recognized in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Both were recognized for their work in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency Reorganization Law. Scott was...

Michelle Bass has been honored by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as one of its 2019 Women in the Law. The honorees have made outstanding contributions to the practice of law in Michigan and set an example for other lawyers. They have demonstrated...

Michelle H. Bass spoke at the 26th Annual ABI Central States Bankruptcy Workshop in Traverse City, Michigan on June 15, 2019. The plenary session panel focused on the ethical considerations involved when representing vulnerable clients in bankruptcy...

Suzana Dema was honored in Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a 2019 Unsung Legal Hero for consistently going above and beyond the call of duty, often behind the scenes. This award is reserved for the state’s most talented and dedicated legal...

As we embark on our second decade, we want to thank all of you who have been a part of our success, including clients, employees, colleagues, mentors, and friends. You have all played an instrumental role in creating what we have become today and...

The annual Wolfson Family Resilience Scholarship was awarded to two students from Westwood High School this year.  The recipients were Austin Brewer, who plans to study mechanical engineering, and Morgan Coolidge, who plans to study engineering...

Michelle H. Bass’s article “Fail to Make Direct Payments to Secured Creditors? No Discharge!” was published in the May 2019 edition of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. The article explores the emerging trend for...

Adam L. Kochenderfer attended the 2019 ABA Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division CLE Conference in New York, New York on May 1st – May 3rd. The Conference brings together lawyers and judges from across the...

Scott A. Wolfson and Rachel Walton, with Wolfson Bolton, have published an article titled, “Unsecured Claim for Post-Petition Contractual Attorneys’ Fees? File It!” in the May 2019 edition of the American Bankruptcy Institute...

Adam Kochenderfer led a cross-industry panel of representatives from Varroc Lighting Systems, NYX LLC, and Gibbs Die Casting Corp. at the Michigan Manufacturers Association’s 2019 MFG Forum. The session was entitled, “Prepare for...

Eric A. Zacks co-wrote the casebook “Contracts in Context: From Transaction to Litigation” with Nadelle Grossman of Marquette University Law School, which was recently published by Aspen. This new casebook focuses on the transactional...

Adam Kochenderfer will present at the 2019 Michigan Manufacturers Association Operations Conference on March 7th in East Lansing, MI. His presentation is titled, “Purchasing Principles: How to Negotiate a Great Deal and Keep It”, where...

On January 9, 2019, Wolfson Bolton attorney Adam Kochenderfer was sworn-in for another term as an Oakland County Commissioner.  This is his third term on the Board of Commissioners, representing Rochester and Rochester Hills.  Kochenderfer...

Wolfson Bolton was featured in the December 2018 issue of the Michigan Manufacturers Association Magazine.  MiMfg Magazine is a monthly publication that provides news and information on industry-related topics. Click here to...

Wolfson Bolton has obtained summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan for its publicly-traded client who had been sued for breach of contract and a violation of the Michigan Sales Representative Commission...

Wolfson Bolton PLLC is pleased to announce that Rachel Walton has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Rachel is a 2018 graduate of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where she graduated magna cum laude and was a member of the...

Anthony J. Kochis spoke at the Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference in Troy, Michigan on November 12th, 2018. The panel discussion concentrated on prosecuting and defending § 523 Adversary Proceedings, including strategies...

WB attorney Adam Kochenderfer recently secured a preliminary injunction ordering a former employee of WB’s client to comply with a non-competition agreement.  The former employee had joined a competitor shortly after leaving her...

Wolfson Bolton is proud to announce that Super Lawyers has recognized five of its attorneys. The Wolfson Bolton attorneys that have been honored include: Scott A. Wolfson – 2018 Super Lawyer - Bankruptcy: Business  Named Top 100:...

Adam Kochenderfer participated in the Michigan Manufacturers Association’s Lobby Day on September 5th in Lansing, Michigan. The event focused on getting involved in Michigan’s policymaking process and MMA's efforts to develop a...

Scott A. Wolfson and Peter C. Bolton have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Both were recognized for their work in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency Reorganization...

Michelle H. Bass’ article, “A Fresh Start with Flexibility” was published in the August 2018 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. The article explores the majority and minority view points on the use of 11 U.S.C....

Adam Kochenderfer was recently named to the Government Affairs Committee of the Michigan Manufacturers Association.  The MMA’s Government Affairs Committee offers input on policy direction regarding major issues impacting Michigan...

Wolfson Bolton recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of one of the survivors of Larry Nassar’s abuse.  The defendants include Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics.  Attorney Adam Kochenderfer is leading the litigation team,...

Adam L. Kochenderfer and Anthony J. Kochis attended the State Bar of Michigan Litigation Summer Conference on Mackinac Island on June 8th-10th. The conference focused on the interplay between character and competencies and how they combine to build...

Scott A. Wolfson will speak at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 25th Annual Central States Bankruptcy Workshop in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin on Friday, June 8th and Saturday, June 9th. Wolfson will speak on a panel titled, “Retail...

Scott A. Wolfson was recognized by DBusiness as a Top Lawyer in 2018 in the fields of Mediation and Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights Law.  DBusiness polled 19,000 attorneys in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston counties to...

Adam L. Kochenderfer and Thomas J. Kelly have published an article titled, “Can Michigan Creditors Find the Green? The Impact of Janvey v Golf Channel on Fraudulent Transfers in Ponzi Schemes” in the Spring 2018 issue of the Michigan...

The annual Wolfson Family Resilience Scholarship was awarded to Sarah Rautio, who plans to study Nursing at Northern Michigan University. Scott A. Wolfson chose Sarah’s essay because, “It captured the values of The Wolfson Family...

Two of Wolfson Bolton’s attorneys, Michelle H. Bass and Kathleen A. Stearns, along with others, took the lead in reestablishing the Michigan Network of the International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation after...

Adam L. Kochenderfer presented at the recent fraudulent transfer seminar put on by the Debtors’/Creditors’ Committee of the Michigan State Bar.  The seminar explored key changes to Michigan fraudulent transfer law arising from the...

Scott A. Wolfson and Thomas J. Kelly, with Wolfson Bolton, have published an article titled, “Setoff: Preference Defense 2.0” in the February 2018 edition of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. The article explores the ability of...

Scott A. Wolfson and Charles M. Moore, Managing Director with Alvarez & Marsal, have published an article titled, “Check Engine: Rules of the Road to Navigate Upcoming Auto Distress” in the January 2018 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal.

Wolfson Bolton is proud to announce that the firm has received Tier 1 Rankings in two categories in the 2018 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, and Litigation - Bankruptcy.

Wolfson Bolton PLLC announced that attorneys Michelle Bass and Katie Stearns have joined the law firm. Michelle joins the firm as a senior attorney and will lead the firm’s new consumer bankruptcy practice area. Katie joins the firm as an...

Wolfson Bolton is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers. The selection process includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.

Scott A. Wolfson and Peter C. Bolton have been recognized in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Both were recognized for their work in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency Reorganization Law. Wolfson...

On August 8, Adam Kochenderfer will be meeting with representatives from several federal agencies at The White House to discuss issues affecting Michigan counties.

Scott A. Wolfson has been named Chair of the Rules Subcommittee of the American Bar Association’s Business Bankruptcy Committee. The Business Bankruptcy Committee is the world’s largest organization of bankruptcy restructuring lawyers made up exclusively of bankruptcy attorneys, law professors, and judges.

Scott A. Wolfson spoke at the Federal Bar Association for the Western District of Michigan’s 29th annual Bankruptcy Seminar held at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs, Michigan July 27-29, 2017. Wolfson addressed fraud and non-dischargeability issues in the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy context, including developments following the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Husky International Electronics v. Ritz.

Anthony J. Kochis will be speaking during the 24th Annual Central States Bankruptcy Workshop on Friday, June 9th and Saturday, June 10th at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City. He will discuss Chapter 7 Issues and Hot Topics, focusing on limited liability issues in consumer bankruptcy cases.

Scott A. Wolfson has been appointed a hearing panelist by the State of Michigan’s Attorney Discipline Board. The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board is the adjudicative arm of the Michigan Supreme Court for discharge of its exclusive constitutional responsibility to supervise and discipline Michigan attorneys.

The annual Wolfson Family Resiliency Scholarship was awarded to Anna M. Messing, who plans to study Elementary Education and Communications at Northern Michigan University. Scott A. Wolfson established the Wolfson Family Resiliency Scholarship at his alma mater, Westwood High School, in Ishpeming Michigan. In addition to a minimum GPA requirement, the scholarship requires that the recipient held a part-time job during high school and overcame a substantial challenge in his or her life.

Wolfson Bolton PLLC has been retained to represent the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the VPH Pharmacy, Inc. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case, currently pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Case No. 17-30077-dso. VPH is a closed door pharmacy that provides medications and consulting services to approximately 60 different assisted living centers, foster care facilities, retirement communities, and long term care facilities.

Wolfson Bolton PLLC announced the creation of its Mobility Practice Group. The Group, which is a natural fit for the boutique firm founded in 2009 in Troy, Michigan, will be headed by founding partner Peter Bolton.

Anthony J. Kochis' and Thomas J. Kelly's article, "Testing the Waters of the Safe Harbor," appears in the January 2017 issue of the American Bar Association's Business Law Today.

Anthony J. Kochis was selected to 2016 class of Up & Coming Lawyers by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The award honors those lawyers that, in their first 10 years of practice, have excelled in their profession and are standouts amount their peers.

Scott A. Wolfson and Adam L. Kochenderfer were named 2017 Top Lawyers by DBusiness Magazine, Detroit’s Premier Business Journal, which honors leading lawyers in the Southeast Michigan region.

On November 11, 2016, Scott A. Wolfson moderated a panel at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Hon. Steven W. Rhodes Consumer Bankruptcy Conference titled, “Depositions in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases.”

Wolfson Bolton has earned “Metropolitan Tier 1” rankings for the following practice areas in the 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list:

The Detroit chapter of the Turnaround Management Association, the leading organization dedicated to turnaround management, corporate restructuring, and distressed investing recently awarded Anthony Kochis the NextGen Top of the Class Award.

Wolfson Bolton Attorney Scott A. Wolfson has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© as Litigation-Bankruptcy “Lawyer of the Year” in Troy. "Lawyer of the Year" recognitions are awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer-feedback for a specific practice area and geographic location.

For the second consecutive year, Wolfson Bolton attorney Peter C. Bolton has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the field of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Two subcommittees of the American Bar Association's Business Bankruptcy Committee – Rules and Trading Claims – will host a debate on Friday, October 28, 2016, at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in San Francisco,...

Scott A. Wolfson will speak at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 23rd Annual Central States Bankruptcy Workshop in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin June 16-19. Wolfson will moderate a panel titled, “The Intersection of Limited Liability...

On June 2, 2016, Scott A. Wolfson delivered the commencement address to the graduating class of Westwood High School in Ishpeming, Michigan. Scott graduated from Westwood in 1988.

Scott A. Wolfson has established the Wolfson Family Resiliency Scholarship at his alma mater, Westwood High School, in Ishpeming Michigan. In addition to a minimum GPA requirement, the scholarship requires that the recipient held a part-time job...

Scott A. Wolfson's Litigation Article, "Cheat Sheet for Litigating in Bankruptcy Court," appears in the May 2016 Michigan Bar Journal. The article aims to assist litigators by alerting them to the bankruptcy court's unique...

Wolfson Bolton is proud to again be a sponsor for the Oakland County Bar Foundation’s Annual Signature Event. The Signature Event is the primary source of funding for the Oakland County Bar Foundation's grants awarded to worthy legal aid...

Scott A. Wolfson’s and Anthony J. Kochis’ article, “News at 11: Golden Guernsey - A WARNing to Directors and Officers,” appears in the April 2016 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. The article examines a...

The American Bankruptcy Institute has released a podcast where Scott A. Wolfson previews the panel he will moderate at the 34th Annual Spring Meeting of the American Bankruptcy Institute in Washington, D.C. April 14-17, 2016. Wolfson will...

Scott A. Wolfson was recently quoted in Crain’s Detroit Business in an article titled, “Detroit Shifts to Second Gear in Bankruptcy Settlement Plan.” The article discusses the status of lawsuits filed against over 180 vendors...

Scott A. Wolfson will speak at the 34th Annual Spring Meeting of the American Bankruptcy Institute in Washington, D.C. April 14-17. The American Bankruptcy Institute is the nation’s largest association of bankruptcy professionals, made up of...

Scott A. Wolfson was quoted in Crain’s Detroit Business regarding potential defenses of vendors to the over $50 million of claims brought by the City of Detroit alleging that the vendors received preferential transfers under the Bankruptcy...

Adam Kochenderfer was appointed to serve on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. The Board is the governing body for Oakland County and oversees an annual budget of nearly $1 billion. Mr. Kochenderfer was selected for his experience navigating...

Wolfson Bolton PLLC has received Tier 1 Rankings in the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers 2016 "Best Law Firms" rankings. The 2016 rankings are based on the highest number of participating firms and highest number of client...

Scott A. Wolfson is featured on the cover of Michigan Super Lawyers 2015. Wolfson was named to the Top 50 Business list for the third consecutive year and to the Top 100 for the sixth consecutive year. To read the article, click here.

Super Lawyers recognized four Wolfson Bolton attorneys in their practice areas:     Scott A. Wolfson – Bankruptcy: Business: Business Litigation Anthony J. Kochis – Creditor Debtor Rights (Rising Star) Adam L....

Peter C. Bolton and Scott A. Wolfson have been recognized in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Both were recognized for their work in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency Reorganization Law. Wolfson...

Wolfson Bolton recently won a motion for summary judgment holding that a self-settled spendthrift trust was property of a debtor’s bankruptcy estate. Wolfson Bolton represented the chapter 7 trustee of a debtor who sought to exclude his...

Scott A. Wolfson recently moderated an American Bankruptcy Institute panel titled, "Hot Bankruptcy Topics Involving D&O and E&O Policies." The presentation included a discussion of insurance coverage of directors and officers, the...

Wolfson Bolton PLLC has been retained to represent the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Lee Steel Corporation, et al. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The...

Scott A. Wolfson’s and Thomas J. Kelly’s article, "MF Global Court Declines D&O Insurance Nanny Role," was featured on the cover of the May 2015 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. The article examines a...

Thomas J. Kelly’s article, "A Method of Protecting Pensions in Chapter 9: Defining the Interest as a Property Right," was recently published in the American Bankruptcy Law Journal. The article discusses the treatment of public...