Milwaukee Secured Transactions Lawyer

Transactions can take many forms.

A simple sale of goods may be governed by a purchase order, confirmed by an acknowledgment, and subject to terms and conditions printed on the reverse side of a form. The attorneys in KMK’s Business & Financial Services Group have extensive experience in reviewing, drafting, interpreting, and enforcing these terms and conditions, as well as the related rules that apply to sales of goods under Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).

In addition, transactions can be secured—backed by a grant of an interest in collateral—whether the goods are sold outright or included as part of the collateral package for a loan. These secured transactions, which may involve consignments or bailments, are governed by the specialized rules of Article 9 of the UCC. These rules ensure that the creditor’s rights in the collateral are properly granted by the owner or possessor and that the creditor’s claims take priority over those of third parties, including other creditors. KMK attorneys have significant experience documenting these arrangements to protect the creditor’s interests from the beginning and to ensure enforcement in the event of bankruptcy or litigation.

Our team includes attorneys who are Board Certified in Creditors’ Rights Law and Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification. Many are also recognized as Wisconsin “Super Lawyers” by Super Lawyers magazine and listed among the “Best Lawyers in America” by Best Lawyers in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. We are fully prepared to assist with any matter involving secured or unsecured transactions.