Julie-Anna specializes in both corporate transactions and litigation, offering in and out of court representation. As a member of the firm’s Business and Tax and Litigation Departments, she practices in the areas of business, tax, bankruptcy, and creditor’s rights. Julie-Anna represents a diverse range of clients, including individuals, small businesses, multinational corporations, non-profits, financial institutions, creditors, debtors, bankruptcy trustees, and restructuring professionals. She provides counsel on entity formation, tax structuring, F-reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and solutions for clients facing insolvency or reorganization challenges.
Julie-Anna’s experience spans various industries, including restaurant and retail franchises, beverage distribution, construction and engineering, education, venture capital, real estate, and healthcare. She is well-versed in both corporate transactions and litigation, representing financial institutions, venture capital firms, and individuals in complex legal matters.
She assists clients with entity structuring and formation by preparing organizational documents such as articles of organization, operating agreements, and by-laws to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Julie-Anna also handles tax matters, including IRS private letter ruling requests and applications for tax-exempt status.
Additionally, Julie-Anna advises clients on corporate ownership by trusts, tax considerations in M&A transactions, and real estate holding company formations related to M&A deals. Her practice also covers intellectual property issues connected to corporate transactions.
In her role within the Rogers Towers Litigation Department, Julie-Anna practices in federal bankruptcy courts and state courts, dealing with insolvency and restructuring issues. She prepares bankruptcy petitions, proofs of claim, and secures automatic stay relief for creditors. Her expertise extends to judgment enforcement, domestication of judgments, and prosecuting or defending creditor claims, including preference actions and fraudulent transfers.
