Represented multiple debtors in separate and unrelated Chapter 11 cases filed to permanently, globally and fairly address asbestos claims through a reorganization plan that includes a channeling injunction under Bankruptcy Code § 524(g).

Represented landlord and its affiliates in the multi-debtor Chapter 11 cases involving iHeart Media concerning their claims, real estate lease assumption and rejection issues, and cure amounts.

Represented global technology and manufacturing company in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of Exide Technologies concerning its claims, assumption of its supply contracts, and its complete defense to alleged multimillion-dollar preference claims.

Represented Marriott International in the Chapter 11 bankruptcies of several hotels in North Carolina, negotiating bankruptcy sale process orders that preserved the franchise at those hotels while protecting the company and its valuable intellectual property and customer information.

Represented multiple creditors in the Chapter 7 bankruptcies of two payroll companies whose principals committed a massive fraud by misappropriating funds deposited for payment of payroll, state and federal taxes, and implemented a litigation strategy that substantially contributed to the delivery of substantial funds to the bankruptcy estate and a favorable settlement of the Chapter 7 trustee’s alleged fraudulent transfer claims against more than 200 creditors.

Represented banks and other financial institutions in out-of-court restructurings, workouts and litigation to collect on loans in the real estate acquisition and development, retail, manufacturing and restaurant industries.

Represented banks and other financial institutions in out-of-court restructurings, workouts, U.C.C. Article 9 foreclosures and litigation to collect on loans in the real estate acquisition and development, retail, health care, manufacturing and restaurant industries.

Procured a receiver for a special servicer in connection with a distressed loan secured by over 2 million square feet of furniture showroom and exhibit space, and obtaining judicial approval of $140 million receivership sale of the collateral.

Represented agent for secured lender group in Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings of a network of pain treatment clinics in North and South Carolina that filed bankruptcy in the midst of fraud and false claims lawsuits.

Represented North Carolina-based fertility clinic in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filed by the administrative services provider for the clinic and 20 other fertility clinics, providing advice to the clinic on its rights in the bankruptcy proceedings and representing the clinic in purchasing assets out of the bankruptcy proceedings to permit the clinic to operate as a standalone fertility clinic.

Served as co-counsel for major telecommunications company in lawsuit by a bankruptcy litigation trustee asserting fraudulent transfer claims exceeding $2 billion; the lawsuit was pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina and settled after a two-week trial.

Secured dismissal on the pleadings of multimillion-dollar fraudulent transfer and preference claims asserted by a bankruptcy litigation trustee against an international manufacturing company. Gellert, as Successor Litigation Trustee of the Crucible Materials Corporation Creditor’s Litigation Trust v. Coltec Industries, Inc., 2012 WL 5360945 (Bankr. D. Del. 2012).

Secured dismissal on the pleadings of lender liability claims asserted by real estate developer in connection with real estate acquisition and development loan. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. v. Stonebridge of Mint Hill, LLC et al., 2010 WL 4007331 (W.D.N.C. Bankr. 2010).

Represented Fortune 500 company in litigation and workout of its multimillion-dollar investment in a mixed-use real estate development.

Served as trial counsel for major regional state-chartered bank in multiparty lawsuit involving breach of fiduciary duty and unfair trade practices claims arising from administration of a trust; lawsuit was pending in the North Carolina Business Court and settled during trial.

Involved in representing Wachovia Corporation and its directors in successfully defending a suit seeking injunctive relief in connection with the merger of Wachovia and Wells Fargo.

Procured a multimillion-dollar arbitration award for a regional convenience store chain in a supply agreement dispute against a global oil company.

Procured a multimillion-dollar judgment and dismissal of all counterclaims for a national landlord in a commercial lease dispute with its tenant.

Obtained directed verdict on behalf of real estate developer against landowner making conflicting claim to real property.