D. Lamar Hawkins

Lamar Hawkins' services include all phases of commercial and consumer debt workout and bankruptcy services, including individual and business Chapter 11 reorganization, financial workout negotiation, creditors' rights, and bankruptcy-related tax issues.

Highlights

Reorganization and workout of many business entities, including:

• Ironite Products Company, an international fertilizer business

• CrackerJax Family Centers, an amusement center

• Fiesta Canning, an international manufacturer and seller of southwestern foods

• Harold's Corral, a local restaurant

• Prime Financial Partners, a seller of insurance-related products

• Trendsetter's Furniture Showcase, Inc., a furniture store

• Smith & Cooper Fine Furnishings, a furniture store

• Arnold & Baker Farms, a real estate development

• Botanical Expressions, a faux plant manufacturer

• Gardencraft Landscaping, a landscape company

• CPS, Inc., a commercial contracting company

• Carey Chiropractic, a chiropractic clinic

• Jean's Hallmark, a card store

• Treadway Industries of Phoenix, a faux surface construction company

• Circle B Market, a grocery store

• Pinehurst Group Investments, a motel

• Prodeo Technologies, Inc., a computer technology company

• A-Rand, Inc., a manufacturing company

• Suntastic USA, Inc., a farming venture

Mr. Hawkins represents both buyers and sellers in significant bankruptcy sales and helps individuals resolve their financial issues through out-of-court workouts or through Chapter 7, 11 or 13 bankruptcy.

He negotiated the buyout of Great Western Produce, a regional broker of agricultural products; BS&W Energy Corp., a used oil supplier; and numerous real estate ventures.

He has successfully reorganized numerous real estate ventures on behalf of both the controlling equity ownership and the non-controlling equity ownership.

His favorable ruling in Inselman eased "responsible person" liability for the unpaid transaction privilege taxes of a corporation and limited liability company.

Published Articles

"Retention of Professionals in Bankruptcy"

"Pre-Bankruptcy Planning: Where Do You Draw the Line?"

"The Scope of the Automatic Stay"

Seminars Presented

“Individual Chapter 11 Proceedings,” State Bar of Arizona Convention (2009)

"The New Local Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure for the District of Arizona" (2007)

"What Happens When a Borrower with Multiple Loans Files Bankruptcy" (2007)

"Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005: Individuals in Chapter 11" (2005, 2006)

"Drafting and Negotiating Commercial Real Estate Leases" (2006)

"New Bankruptcy Code Amendments: How They Impact Your Real Estate Practice" (2005)

"Retention of Professionals in Bankruptcy"

"Pre-Bankruptcy Planning: Where Do You Draw The Line"

"The Scope of the Automatic Stay"

Mr. Hawkins also lectures to various legal, religious and civic groups on topics related to individual financial and budget issues and loan workout and bankruptcy strategies.

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Arizona: Chairman, Bankruptcy Advisory Commission (2006-2007); Chairman, Bankruptcy Section (2004-2005); Co-Chairman, Committee to Rewrite Local Bankruptcy Rules (2005-present); Committee for Bankruptcy Specialist Certification (member, 2005-2007; chairman, 2006-2007)

Maricopa County Bar Association

Arizona Volunteer Lawyers Program

Admitted to practice before the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Education

Arizona State University, J.D., cum laude, 1990

Arizona State University, B.S., magna cum laude, Accounting, 1987

Language Proficiency

Spanish

Community Involvement

Mr. Hawkins volunteers extensive amounts of time to assist the Volunteer Lawyers Program in providing workout and bankruptcy assistance to the less fortunate. He has been honored with the Lawyer of the Month Award.