About
The lead attorney of the SFS Law Group, Dennis O’Dea, did his undergraduate work at the University of Notre Dame. At the University of Michigan Law School, he was associate editor of the Michigan Law Review, was admitted to the Order of the Coif, and graduated magna cum laude.
Mr. O’Dea has more than 30 years of experience providing legal services to businesses, with an emphasis on bankruptcy and reorganization. His work on high-profile bankruptcy cases is well known and was written about in multiple books and news reports.
The SFS Law Group provides creative and innovative guidance to resolve our clients’ legal problems. We are dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes, using technology and efficiency to provide sophisticated legal services at affordable prices.
Dennis O’Dea is a member of the Bar in North Carolina, Washington, DC, and New York. If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, want to file a business or bankruptcy lawsuit,or pursuing claims against a company or individual who may utilize bankruptcy powers to resist your claim or seeking to purchase claims and assets or acquire control of a distress businessntact the SFS Law Group at our Charlotte, NC, office today for the help you need.
Dennis O’Dea
Dennis O’Dea is the principal officer of the SFS Law Group. He received his undergraduate degree in government from the University of Notre Dame and his JD, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan. He was an Associate Editor of the Michigan Law Review and admitted to the Michigan Chapter of the Order of the Coif. He is admitted to practice before many courts.
The SFS Law Group is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It was created to offer a new model for business lawyers to offer the sophisticated practice developed in large legacy-structured firms while offering greater efficiency and value to clients by using developing communications, practice management and developing technologies to deliver services a lower cost and greater efficiency to middle market businesses, their owners and stakeholders.
PRACTICE PROFILE
Mr. O’Dea has practiced as the SFS Law Group since he was admitted to the North Carolina bar in 2006. Prior to that time, he practiced as a partner in large multi-jurisdiction law firms in the following locations.
Charlotte, NC 2005 to present
SFS Law Group. 2006 to present
Helms Mullis & Wicker 2005, Partner. Part of the firm was absorbed by McGuire Woods
New York City, NY 1993 to 2005 Admitted to New York Bar in 1995.
Keck, Mahin & Cate. 1993 to1996 Partner in New York office until firm dissolved.
Wolf Block & Solis Cohen. Partner 1996 to 2003.
Heller Ehrman, LLP. Shareholder. 2003 to 2005.
Chicago, IL 1980 to 1993
Keck, Mahin & Cate. Partner
Washington, DC 1978 to 1980
Visiting Associate Professor. George Washington University law school
Syracuse, NY 1977 to 1978
Associate Professor. Syracuse University law school
Boston, MA 1972 to 1977
Fine & Ambrogne.Associate Attorney1974 to 1977
Goodwin Procter & Hoar. Associate Attorney 1972 to 1974
SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Mr. O’Dea has extensive experience in civil litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country. In recent years, litigation in bankruptcy cases and other courts dealing with distressed companies and the claims of creditors, investors, and other stakeholders expanded following the recession in 2008.
During his practice Mr. O’Dea advised business clients in dealing with their legal compliance obligations and relations with their owners, customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. He drafted, reviewed and helped implement business agreements, asset purchases and dispositions, restructurings, loan and business debt workouts, and business reorganizations through bankruptcy and private negotiation. .
Admitted to Practice in, North Carolina, New York, District of Columbia, and several US District and Appellate Courts.
PUBLICATIONS
Small Firm, Big Impact 2013 SFS Law Group Occasional Paper presented to the Small Firm practice group of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association.
Dissolution. Representing the Company and Controlling Shareholders is Risky in Dissolution. SFS Law Group Occasional Paper. April 2015
“Who’s On First?” Understanding Insolvency. SFS Law Group Insolvency Insights. November 2008
Damages in Business Tort Litigation: Program Materials. Mecklenburg Bar Association. 2006 Litigation Section Program and Mecklenburg Bar Association Annual Review Program.
International Bankruptcy. Impact of Foreign Proceedings on US Companies. Turnaround Management Association, Charlotte Chapter. September 2006
Bankruptcy Litigation. The Trustee’s Many Claims. Seminar Materials on Bankruptcy Litigation; Continuing Education Program. Heller Ehrman. Fall 2004
Bankruptcy in The Aviation Industry. National Associations of Credit Managers. Aviation Trade Group. Spring 2004.
Bankruptcy in The Aviation Industry. National Associations of Credit Managers. Aviation Trade Group. Spring 2003
Annual Financing, Negotiating & Documenting Aircraft Finance Transactions October 2002. Storm Clouds Ahead! Workout Issues and Considerations. Panel Presentation and Discussion of current insolvency risks facing the aerospace industry
Annual Financing, Negotiating & Documenting Aircraft Finance Transactions. October 2001. Storm Clouds Ahead! Workout Issues and Considerations. Panel Presentation and Discussion of current insolvency risks facing the aerospace industry
The Dangers of Fishing in Troubled Waters, Mergers & Acquisitions (Part I March 1995, Part II April 1995).
Bank Workouts, The Dupage County Bar Association Brief (Part I March 1994, Part II April 1994).
Co-author, Issues in Partnership Bankruptcy, Practicing Law Institute, Advanced Bankruptcy Workshop, 1989
Co-author,
The New Corporate Finance of Insolvency; Leverage, Workouts, Bankruptcy: How to Capitalize on Business and Investment Opportunities in a Troubled Economy, Rutgers University Graduate School of), May 1981.
The Lawyer-Client Relationship Reconsidered: Methods for Avoiding Conflicts of Interest, Liability, and Disqualification, The George Washington University Law Review, 1980.
Co-author, Issues in Partnership Bankruptcy, Practicing Law Institute, Advanced Bankruptcy Workshop, 1989.
LBO’s and the Risk of Fraudulent Conveyance, National Law Journal, November 3, 1986.
Dennis O’Dea
Address
PO Box 78588
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone
Fax
SFS LAW GROUP
