Fran represents major industrial and utility companies in complex bankruptcy workouts and litigation. Clients facing massive toxic tort liabilities rely on his guidance to take them through the reorganizations necessary to preserve their businesses.

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Fran concentrates his practice on national bankruptcy matters and workouts, including the representation of major health care, energy, and steel companies, and creditors’ committees in commercial transactions, bankruptcy proceedings, and general litigation throughout the U.S. Engagements have included a comprehensive analysis of the liabilities presented and the implementation of programs to ensure a long-term resolution. He also has broad experience in the reorganization of companies plagued with massive toxic tort liabilities, as well as companies in the textile, automotive, clothing, and construction materials industries. He has represented numerous buyers and sellers of assets in and out of bankruptcy proceedings.

In addition to his undergraduate degree in economics, Fran earned a master’s degree in economics and finance, which has proven vital in assisting clients in understanding and solving complex financial problems. Fran has lectured and published extensively on restructuring and credit issues. In addition, he writes monthly articles on current bankruptcy topics for The Legal Intelligencer (Philadelphia). He regularly presents educational seminars to the National Petroleum Energy Credit Association and the International Energy Credit Association. He has also presented numerous programs to the Philadelphia Bar Association on various topics, including Representing the Asset Purchaser in Chapter 11, and to the American Bar Association Subcommittee on Mass and Massive Torts, concerning the use of limited fund class actions as an alternative to bankruptcy. In addition, he routinely lectures to various creditor groups concerning general bankruptcy issues, including preferences, reclamation, the role of creditors’ committees and related litigation issues.

  • 4 West Holdings, Inc., et al., d/b/a Orianna Health Systems, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Dallas, TX.
  • Advanced Living Technologies, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, San Antonio, TX.
  • Beam Management LLC dba harmony Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Sarasota, Chapter 11 proceeding, Tampa, FL.
  • Carrollton Graphics, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Wilmington, DE.
  • Center City Healthcare, LLC dba Hahnemann University Hospital, et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, Wilmington, DE.
  • Central Iowa Healthcare, Chapter 11 proceeding, Des Moines, IW.
  • Chateau Senior Services LLC, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Danny’s Happy Valley, LLC, chapter 11 proceeding, Arizona.
  • Enron Corporation, Chapter 11 proceeding, New York, NY.
  • Fairview Retirement Center, Chapter 11 proceeding, Harrisburg, PA.
  • Fauser Oil Co., Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Northern District Iowa.
  • Haven Eldercare, LLC., et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, New Haven, CT.
  • In re Joint Eastern and Southern Asbestos Litigation, EDNY/SDNY.
  • Integrated Healthcare, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Logan Square East, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Mason Coppell, Chapter 11 proceeding, Dallas, TX.
  • Memorial Hospital, Roxborough, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • New Louisiana Holdings, LLC, Chapter 11 proceeding, Lafayette, LA.
  • North American Energy Conservation, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, New York, NY.
  • PNW Healthcare Holdings, LLC, et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, Western District, Washington.
  • Progressive Healthcare of Hudson County LP, Chapter 11 proceeding, Newark, NJ.
  • Reliant Energy Channelview LP, Chapter 11 proceeding, Wilmington, DE.
  • RHA/Pennsylvania Nursing Homes, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Skyline Manor, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Omaha, NB.
  • Southern Regional Health System, Inc., d/b/a Southern Regional Medical Center, et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, Atlanta, GA.
  • Sugar Land Garden LLC dba Chelsea Gardens, Chapter 11 proceeding, Jackson, MS.
  • Swann Oil, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Reading, PA.
  • The Baptist Home of Philadelphia, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Trenton Convalescent Center Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., et al, Chapter 11 proceeding, Camden, NJ.
  • US Automotive Manufacturing Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Wilmington, DE.
  • Victory Medical Mid Cities, LP, et al, Chapter 11 proceeding, TX.
  • Wachusett Ventures Inc., et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, Boston, MA.
  • Chambers USA: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds (2005-2025)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2009-2026), Litigation – Bankruptcy (2011-2026)
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (2013, 2019-2020)

Fran concentrates his practice on national bankruptcy matters and workouts, including the representation of major health care, energy, and steel companies, and creditors’ committees in commercial transactions, bankruptcy proceedings, and general litigation throughout the U.S. Engagements have included a comprehensive analysis of the liabilities presented and the implementation of programs to ensure a long-term resolution. He also has broad experience in the reorganization of companies plagued with massive toxic tort liabilities, as well as companies in the textile, automotive, clothing, and construction materials industries. He has represented numerous buyers and sellers of assets in and out of bankruptcy proceedings.

In addition to his undergraduate degree in economics, Fran earned a master’s degree in economics and finance, which has proven vital in assisting clients in understanding and solving complex financial problems. Fran has lectured and published extensively on restructuring and credit issues. In addition, he writes monthly articles on current bankruptcy topics for The Legal Intelligencer (Philadelphia). He regularly presents educational seminars to the National Petroleum Energy Credit Association and the International Energy Credit Association. He has also presented numerous programs to the Philadelphia Bar Association on various topics, including Representing the Asset Purchaser in Chapter 11, and to the American Bar Association Subcommittee on Mass and Massive Torts, concerning the use of limited fund class actions as an alternative to bankruptcy. In addition, he routinely lectures to various creditor groups concerning general bankruptcy issues, including preferences, reclamation, the role of creditors’ committees and related litigation issues.

  • 4 West Holdings, Inc., et al., d/b/a Orianna Health Systems, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Dallas, TX.
  • Advanced Living Technologies, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, San Antonio, TX.
  • Beam Management LLC dba harmony Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Sarasota, Chapter 11 proceeding, Tampa, FL.
  • Carrollton Graphics, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Wilmington, DE.
  • Center City Healthcare, LLC dba Hahnemann University Hospital, et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, Wilmington, DE.
  • Central Iowa Healthcare, Chapter 11 proceeding, Des Moines, IW.
  • Chateau Senior Services LLC, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Danny’s Happy Valley, LLC, chapter 11 proceeding, Arizona.
  • Enron Corporation, Chapter 11 proceeding, New York, NY.
  • Fairview Retirement Center, Chapter 11 proceeding, Harrisburg, PA.
  • Fauser Oil Co., Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Northern District Iowa.
  • Haven Eldercare, LLC., et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, New Haven, CT.
  • In re Joint Eastern and Southern Asbestos Litigation, EDNY/SDNY.
  • Integrated Healthcare, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Logan Square East, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Mason Coppell, Chapter 11 proceeding, Dallas, TX.
  • Memorial Hospital, Roxborough, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • New Louisiana Holdings, LLC, Chapter 11 proceeding, Lafayette, LA.
  • North American Energy Conservation, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, New York, NY.
  • PNW Healthcare Holdings, LLC, et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, Western District, Washington.
  • Progressive Healthcare of Hudson County LP, Chapter 11 proceeding, Newark, NJ.
  • Reliant Energy Channelview LP, Chapter 11 proceeding, Wilmington, DE.
  • RHA/Pennsylvania Nursing Homes, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Skyline Manor, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Omaha, NB.
  • Southern Regional Health System, Inc., d/b/a Southern Regional Medical Center, et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, Atlanta, GA.
  • Sugar Land Garden LLC dba Chelsea Gardens, Chapter 11 proceeding, Jackson, MS.
  • Swann Oil, Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Reading, PA.
  • The Baptist Home of Philadelphia, Chapter 11 proceeding, Philadelphia, PA.
  • Trenton Convalescent Center Urban Renewal Associates, L.P., et al, Chapter 11 proceeding, Camden, NJ.
  • US Automotive Manufacturing Inc., Chapter 11 proceeding, Wilmington, DE.
  • Victory Medical Mid Cities, LP, et al, Chapter 11 proceeding, TX.
  • Wachusett Ventures Inc., et al., Chapter 11 proceeding, Boston, MA.
  • Chambers USA: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds (2005-2025)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2009-2026), Litigation – Bankruptcy (2011-2026)
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (2013, 2019-2020)

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., 1985, editorial board, Temple Law Review
  • Temple University, M.A., 1982, economics
  • Temple University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1981, economics

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania

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