Description
Preside over federal bankruptcy proceedings under Title 11, adjudicating cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13. Decide plan confirmation, claims, dischargeability, stay relief, avoidance actions, and other core matters. Issue orders and opinions, manage case administration, and ensure fair, efficient resolution consistent with the Bankruptcy Code, Rules, and precedent.
- • Conduct hearings on petitions and first-day motions in Chapter 11, 12, and 13 cases.
- • Rule on motions for relief from the automatic stay and requests for adequate protection.
- • Confirm, deny, modify, or dismiss Chapter 11 reorganization and Chapter 13 repayment plans.
- • Adjudicate objections to claims and estimate contingent or unliquidated claims.
- • Hear and decide adversary proceedings, including dischargeability, preference, and fraudulent transfer actions.
- • Approve sales of estate assets under section 363 and related bidding procedures.
- • Authorize use of cash collateral and approve debtor-in-possession financing.
- • Approve assumption, assignment, or rejection of executory contracts and unexpired leases.
- • Determine exemptions, lien validity and priority, and avoidance of liens.
- • Enter orders of discharge, conversion, or dismissal, and address debtor eligibility issues.
- • Issue findings of fact, conclusions of law, and written opinions.
- • Rule on admissibility of evidence and conduct evidentiary hearings and bench trials.
- • Interpret and enforce the Bankruptcy Code, Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure, and local rules.
- • Resolve fee applications and approve retention and compensation of estate professionals.
- • Consider appointment of Chapter 11 trustees or examiners and define their authority.
- • Facilitate settlements and approve compromises under Rule 9019.
- • Sanction parties for bad-faith conduct and enforce orders through civil contempt.
- • Manage case calendars and monitor compliance with reporting and operating requirements.
- • Coordinate with the U.S. Trustee and case trustees on case administration.
- • Provide guidance to litigants and counsel on courtroom procedures and expectations.
- • Enter final judgments in core proceedings and submit proposed findings in non-core matters.
- • Participate in judicial education and outreach on bankruptcy practice.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
