Tavenner & Beran, PLC – Richmond, VA

Premier Bankruptcy and Restructuring Boutique

Tavenner and Beran, PLC is a highly respected boutique law firm located in downtown Richmond, Virginia, specializing exclusively in bankruptcy, insolvency, and creditors’ rights. Founded in 2002 by Lynn Lewis Tavenner and Paula Steinhilber Beran, the firm has earned a stellar reputation for its expertise in complex financial restructuring and reorganization matters. Unlike general practice firms, Tavenner and Beran focuses its entire practice on helping clients navigate the difficulties of financial distress. The firm represents a diverse clientele, including debtors, creditors’ committees, trustees, and purchasers of distressed assets. Their focused approach allows them to provide the depth of knowledge typically found in large national firms with the agility, personal attention, and cost-effectiveness of a specialized boutique.

• Chapter 11 Reorganization: Extensive experience representing businesses in Chapter 11 proceedings, guiding them through the restructuring process to emerge as viable entities.
• Creditors’ Rights: Aggressive representation of secured and unsecured creditors, protecting their financial interests in bankruptcy cases and collections.
• Trustee Representation: Serving as counsel for Chapter 7 trustees, assisting in the liquidation of assets and the administration of bankruptcy estates.
• Distressed Asset Sales: Advising clients on the purchase and sale of assets from bankruptcy estates, ensuring clear title and maximizing value.
• Insolvency Litigation: Skilled advocacy in adversary proceedings, preference actions, and fraudulent transfer disputes within the bankruptcy court system.

Distinguished Female-Owned Firm

Tavenner and Beran, PLC stands out as a women-owned firm that has achieved national recognition for its legal excellence. Both founding partners are regarded as leaders in the bankruptcy bar, frequently lecturing on insolvency topics and holding leadership positions in professional organizations. The firm’s size is intentional, ensuring that every client receives the direct attention of senior attorneys who are deeply invested in the outcome of their case. This hands-on philosophy has led to successful results in some of the region’s most high-profile bankruptcy cases, including those involving retail, manufacturing, and healthcare entities.

Downtown Richmond Location

The firm’s office is strategically located on North 8th Street in the heart of Richmond’s legal and financial district, just blocks from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. This proximity facilitates efficient representation in court hearings and creditor meetings. Tavenner and Beran, PLC is dedicated to finding practical, business-oriented solutions for clients facing financial challenges. Whether you are a business owner seeking to reorganize or a creditor looking to recover debts, the firm offers the seasoned legal counsel and strategic insight necessary to navigate the complexities of the bankruptcy code.