Lawrence E. Behning

Of Counsel

Charlotte

+1.704.331.7492

Fax +1..704.353.3192

Primary Practice

Restructuring & Bankruptcy

Secondary Practices

Depository Institutions

Education

J.D., Seton Hall University School of Law, 1997, (Seton Hall Law Review, Member, 1988-1991; Bankruptcy Symposium Managing Editor, 1990-1991)
M.B.A., Seton Hall University, 1982
B.S., Susquehanna University, 1975

Admissions

Bar of New Jersey
Bar of New York
Bar of North Carolina
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

Mr. Behning focuses his practice on banking and finance and financial restructuring.

Professional Background

Prior to embarking on his legal career, Mr. Behning worked in the banking sector, most recently as Vice President in the loan workout group of First Fidelity Bank in N.J.

Professional/Civic Activities

North Carolina Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
Turnaround Management Association

Represented administrative agent in $75 million credit facilities workout to Telecom industry manufacturer including sales of discrete operations before and during Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Represented asset-based lender in extended workout of $20 million credit facility to consumer goods packaging company including extensive third-party negotiations and sale of business through Chapter 11 proceedings.
Represented trustee in Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization of corporation structured on intellectual property assets.
Represented lender in workout of $57 million credit facility for construction and operation of multi-state graduated-care assisted living facilities.
Represented administrative agent in $25 million working capital facility to hospital system in conjunction with public bond financing.
Served as counsel to the official committee of unsecured creditors in the North Carolina Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of an upholstery manufacturer, and in the Mississippi Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of a furniture manufacturer.