Christine M. Tobin-Presser

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Representative Cases

Deep Ocean Expeditions, LLC

Christine represented the debtor in all aspects of its Chapter 11 case, including negotiating DIP financing to allow pre-confirmation payment of approximately $3 million in maritime liens and completion of the Debtor’s 183-foot vessel equipped with three deep diving submersibles, as well as confirming a plan of reorganization restructuring over $18 million of additional prepetition debt.

Ace Tank & Equipment

Christine was substantially involved in the representation of the Unsecured Creditors Committee in the bankruptcy of Ace Tank & Equipment, a long standing company that manufactured, installed, and serviced underground tanks in the Pacific Northwest. BSK obtained Court approval to allow the Committee to pursue litigation against Ace Tank’s insiders. After significant litigation, the matter settled for a substantial amount which funded a distribution to creditors.

Larry’s Markets, Inc.

Christine was significantly involved in BSK’s represention of Larry’s Markets in its Chapter 11 case culminating in a sale of the business and stores, after an auction process, to several buyers. Larry’s initially operated 6 grocery stores in the Seattle area, employed approximately 500 mostly union employees, and generated annual sales of approximately $100 million.

Brown & Cole, LLC

Christine was significantly involved in BSK’s representation of Brown & Cole in its Chapter 11 case. Brown & Cole initially operated 30 grocery stores in NW and Central Washington, has approximately 1200 mostly union employees, and generates annual sales of almost $300 million. At the time of filing, Brown & Cole’s secured debt exceeded $100 million. After making modifications to it operations during its Chapter 11, Brown & Cole confirmed an operating Plan of Reorganization in December 2007, successfully restructuring its capital structure and pension obligations to facilitate its continued operation.

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