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The focus of my practice is helping small businesses reorganize and stay in business through Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.  Too often I've seen businesses shut down because they were either unaware of their options, or could not afford to hire a large, expensive firm to do the work.  We provide big firm knowledge and experience with a small firm personal touch.  Chapter 11 is not just for GM, the law is there to help all businesses, no matter how small.. I have helped businesses in both Kansas and Missouri avert financial disaster and reorganize in Chapter 11.  We can help reduce secured debt, eliminate unsecured debt and restructure tax debt.  All the while we help small business owners continue to operate, pay their employees and relieve them of their financial stress.. I have been in practice for over a decade appearing in over 30 different courts in both Kansas and Missouri.  I have handled numerous Chapter 11's from filing to discharge and can help you reorganize your business into a stronger company that will not only survive but continue to grow.

Elizabeth is a member of Armstrong Teasdale's Corporate Services practice group, Elizabeth Patterson is a skilled transactional and tax attorney. With her master’s degree in accounting and LL.M. in taxation, Liz counsels business organizations ranging from large corporations to emerging companies on corporate formation and governance, transaction strategy, private placements, tax policy and IRS disputes. She also has significant experience with commercial contracting and trust and estates.. Liz also prepares federal and state individual, estate, gift, corporate and generation-skipping tax returns, as well as fiduciary income tax returns for estates and trusts.. Elizabeth is also on the board of the E.F. Wildermuth Foundation of Columbus, Ohio.. Education. Professional Affiliations

Background Information. Prior to founding The Bruchman Law Firm, LLC, Mr. Bruchman worked for two of the largest law firms in Kansas City including one of the Am Law 100 largest law firms in the nation. During law school, Mr. Bruchman served as a law clerk for the United States Attorney's Office. Mr. Bruchman received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 2001 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas in 2004. He received the CALI award for excellence in Contracts II and was named Spears Scholar for Academic Achievement. Mr. Bruchman was a member of the University of Kansas Honors Program and was named an Ambassador for the University of Kansas.. Author of the Kansas Series Limited Liability Company Act. Consistent with his long held view that corporate law should not be static, Mr. Bruchman worked to update and shape the Kansas limited liability company landscape. He authored the Kansas Series Limited Liability Company Act, which allows Kansas entrepreneurs increased flexibility in how they structure their business operations.. Member Kansas House of Representatives. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Bruchman is a member of the Kansas House of Representatives where he has served on the following committees: Judiciary, Commerce and Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, House Rules and Special Claims Against the State and Insurance.. Notable Transactions