RFP-DCP-76-19 - Outside Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation Counsel

The County of Dutchess is soliciting Proposals from qualified Attorneys and or Law Firms to counsel the County Attorney and Commissioner of Finance in all matters involving bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings and to appear in bankruptcy court to protect the County’s interests in insolvency and related litigation.
Over the past decade the County of Dutchess has been involved in bankruptcy proceedings primarily arising out of owners of real property who seek the protection of bankruptcy to avoid the loss of their property through tax foreclosure proceedings.  The County has also been involved in litigation involving vendors who have become insolvent and seek the protection of bankruptcy to avoid contractual obligations with the County.