Mark Bernet

Business lawyer. High premium on providing legal support in connection with acquisitions, lending arrangements and workouts. Substantial experience in bankruptcy proceedings, representing debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 and 7 cases. Serve as Chapter 11 Trustee in Ponzi scheme cases in bankruptcy. Multiple appointments as federal equity receiver in lawsuits brought by governmental agencies against defendants engaging in fraudulent conduct. Expertise in fraud investigations and asset recovery. Operate and rehabilitate companies in receivership to make them marketable. Substantial experience representing banks and financial institutions in commercial litigation matters, such as mortgage foreclosure and other enforcement actions. Specialty in documenting aircraft finance transactions. Also specialize in enforcement under floor plan loans and asset-based loans. Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" in the Tampa Bay area for Business Organizations and LLCs, 2022 and 2024. Specialties: Federal equity receiverships; commercial litigation, including commercial mortgage foreclosures and replevins; loan workouts, bankruptcy/creditors' rights; fraud investigations/asset recovery; business turnarounds; aircraft finance documentation. Bonded as Chapter 11 Trustee and as a federal equity receiver for companies involved in federal litigation. Member of NAFER (National Association of Federal Equity Receivers).