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Kimberley H. Tyson

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Biography

Since entering private practice, the primary focus of Ms. Tyson's practice has been workouts, bankruptcy and related commercial litigation. Ms. Tyson represents clients in virtually every aspect of a bankruptcy case. She represents secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 proceedings and unsecured creditors committees in Chapter 11 proceedings. Several of these representations involved bankruptcies of companies with significant foreign operations and assets. In addition, Ms. Tyson represents Chapter 7 trustees as well as individuals appointed under Chapter 11 plans of reorganization to perform essentially the duties of a Chapter 7 trustee. While the majority of her bankruptcy practice addresses issues arising after a bankruptcy filing, Ms. Tyson frequently advises clients regarding potential bankruptcy issues in connection with the negotiation of business, real estate and public finance transactions.

In addition to her bankruptcy practice, Ms. Tyson represents clients in a variety of other business disputes including contract, tort, fraudulent transfer and construction claims arising in federal and state court.

Ms. Tyson is a former law clerk to the Honorable John K. Pearson of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas (1989-1991) and to the Honorable Jerry G. Elliott of the Kansas Court of Appeals (1987-1989).

Accomplishments

Represented largest unsecured creditor in Chapter 11 case resulting in payment of over 100% of client's $1,600,000 claim.

Counseled client in successful purchase of medical supply business out of bankruptcy estate.

Assisted secured creditor in retaining state court receiver and obtaining relief from the automatic stay within 40 days of the bankruptcy filing which permitted client to conclude foreclosure action.

Served as Chapter 7 trustee's counsel in administration of regional airline's bankruptcy managing over 300 lawsuits resulting in creditors receiving 3 times anticipated distribution.

Defended bank against lender liability claims, securing a $2,400,000 payment to bank and dismissal of all claims.

Supervised 45 contract attorneys and paralegals in the collection, review and production of millions of documents in connection with government investigation.

Weiss, Tyson & Shilliday, Annual Survey of Colorado Law, Bankruptcy Law Chapter (Continuing Legal Education in Colorado) for years 2005-2007

Weiss & Tyson, Annual Survey of Colorado Law, Bankruptcy Law Chapter (Continuing Legal Education in Colorado) for years 2002-2005

Pearson, Tatelbaum & Tyson, NACM Bankruptcy Reorganization Guide (Second Edition) (National Association of Credit Management, 1995)

Pearson, Tatelbaum & Tyson, NACM Bankruptcy Reorganization Guide 1991 (National Association of Credit Management, 1991)

Frequent lecturer on bankruptcy and legal ethics topics for American Bankruptcy Institute, CLE of Colorado, Inc., National Business Institute Sterling Educations Services, Inc. and CLE International, Inc.

Affiliations

Admitted to practice in Colorado, Kansas, Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

Member of American, Colorado and Denver Bar Associations Chair, Bankruptcy Subsection of Colorado Bar Association, 2003-2005

Member, Colorado Bankruptcy Court Local Rules Revision Committee, 2004- Present

Member of American Bankruptcy Institute Member, Advisory Board for Rocky Mountain Bankruptcy Conference, 2003-Present

Founding Member, The Faculty of Federal Advocates

Founding Member, The Historical Society of the Tenth Judicial Circuit

Member, Board of Directors of Dress for Success Denver, 2000-2002; Secretary, 2002

Co-Leader, Girl Scout Troops 33, 2737 and 368, The Challenge School, 1999- 2006

Member, Executive Committee of Smith College Club of Colorado, 1991-2000

Member, Planning Committee for major fund raiser for Smith College, 1995-1996

Interests

Family, travel, hiking, skiing and the arts.