Sandi M. Colabianchi - Oakland, CA
Sandi M. Colabianchi is an Of Counsel attorney in the Financial Restructuring and Business Litigation practice groups at Fennemore LLP in Oakland, California. With nearly three decades of legal practice, she represents lenders, corporate debtors, creditors, and bankruptcy trustees in high-stakes bankruptcy reorganizations, workouts, commercial contracts, and complex real estate matters.
Comprehensive Financial Restructuring and Insolvency Advocacy
Navigating commercial debt workouts, financial distress, and formal bankruptcy litigation requires deep knowledge of both statutory regulations and business economics. Practicing from Fennemore's Oakland office, attorney Sandi M. Colabianchi brings seasoned legal representation to institutional lenders, corporate debtors, bankruptcy trustees, and commercial property owners across Northern California. Whether an organization needs a lawyer to manage complicated debt restructuring or seeks to hire an attorney to protect creditor interests in federal bankruptcy court, attorney Colabianchi delivers strategic and detail-oriented counsel.
With extensive experience encompassing transactional structuring and contentious courtroom litigation, Sandi M. Colabianchi assists clients through every phase of insolvency. Her work spans Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 7 liquidations, receiver administrations, and out-of-court loan workouts.
Core Practice Capabilities in Insolvency and Business Law
Clients seeking to find a lawyer who combines national law firm capabilities with dedicated East Bay representation turn to Sandi M. Colabianchi for guidance in key areas of business and financial law:
- Bankruptcy and financial restructuring: Representing secured lenders, creditor committees, debtors, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees in federal bankruptcy proceedings, claim litigation, and plan confirmation battles.
- Trustee representation: Serving as lead counsel to court-appointed bankruptcy trustees in asset recovery, fraudulent transfer avoidance actions, preference litigation, and estate administrations.
- Commercial real estate workouts: Advising commercial property owners and financial institutions on distressed real estate assets, mortgage foreclosures, loan modifications, and receiver sales.
- Business litigation: Advocating for corporate clients in state and federal courts in disputes involving breach of contract, partnership conflicts, and financial collections.
- Commercial contracts and transactions: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements designed to mitigate insolvency risk and safeguard business investments.
Distinguished Professional Record and Industry Recognition
Attorney Sandi M. Colabianchi has earned recognition from peers and industry organizations for her contributions to insolvency and reorganization law. She has repeatedly been honored in The Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, including Lawyer of the Year accolades in Northern California.
Active in the regional and national insolvency communities, she is involved with prominent professional networks including the International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) and the California Bankruptcy Forum. Her active involvement keeps her at the forefront of evolving bankruptcy case law, local court rules, and market practices.
Partner with Seasoned Financial Restructuring Counsel
When financial solvency or significant commercial assets are on the line, retaining experienced counsel is critical to securing favorable outcomes. Through Fennemore's expansive Western regional network and its established Oakland presence, Sandi M. Colabianchi provides institutional clients and business owners with the sophisticated advocacy necessary to resolve intricate insolvency challenges. Contact the Oakland office to discuss your restructuring and litigation needs.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the premier Oakland City Center commercial hub within Downtown Oakland.
Building Location
The office is situated in a prominent 24-story LEED Gold Class A commercial office tower, commonly known as 1111 Broadway, located steps from Highwire Coffee Roasters and Popoca Oakland restaurant.
Parking Details
Public parking is available at the underground City Center Parking Garage, the East Bay Municipal Utility District Parking Garage, or the multi-storey Oakland Convention Center parking structure.
Public Transit
Served by Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Route 30 (Fruitvale); nearest stop is at 11th Street & Clay Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the prestigious 1111 Broadway tower, and take the high-speed passenger elevator up to the 24th Floor where the office is located.