Introduction

Doug is a senior associate in Fredrikson & Byron’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Workouts Group. Doug focuses his practice on reorganization in chapter 11 bankruptcy and out-of-court workouts as well as individual insolvency in chapter 7 bankruptcy and negotiation of guaranty liability. Doug also represents both buyers and sellers in the sales of assets of insolvent companies, and creditors of debtors in bankruptcy on preference, landlord/tenant, contract, and lease matters.

Prior to joining Fredrikson & Byron, Doug spent nine years as the Plant Manager and Eastern Regional Manager of a closely-held manufacturer of ceramic supplies.

Education

• University of Wisconsin, J.D., 2006, magna cum laude
• Duke University, B.A., 1992, cum laude

Bar Admissions

• Minnesota, 2006
• U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Minnesota, 2006
• Wisconsin, 2006
• U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Western District of Wisconsin, 2007

Practice Areas

• Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Workouts
• Bank & Finance
• Franchise
• Commercial Law

Selected Publications & Presentations

• Co-Presenter, “Personal Guarantees: Regulatory, Underwriting and Enforcement Issues,” Upper Midwest Turnaround Management Association, October 2011
• Author and Presenter, “Dissolution and Liquidation,” Minnesota State Bar Association, The Business from Cradle to Grave, November 2010
• Author and Presenter, “Dissolution, Liquidation, Receivership, and Bankruptcy,” Minnesota State Bar Association, Business Law Deskbook: Corporations and LLCs, July 2010
• Presenter, “Bankruptcy Basics for Creditors,” Hennepin County Bar Association, September 2008
• “BAPCPA’s Effects on Consumer Bankruptcy Filings,” Fredrikson & Byron’s Bank Focus Newsletter, June 2007

Professional Activities

• American Bankruptcy Institute
• Turnaround Management Association
• American Bar Association

Honors & Distinctions

• Order of the Coif