James M. Matthews
		201 N. Illinois Street, Suite 1000 PO Box 44961 Indianapolis, Indiana 46244-0961 317-237-3830 E-mail: jmatthews@locke.com Printer Friendly Bio

Jim Matthews practices in the areas of commercial litigation, creditors' rights, and bankruptcy. Representing creditors, debtors and committees, Jim has handled complex Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy cases. He has substantial experience with relief from stay matters, use of cash collateral and adequate protection issues, claims analysis and litigation, preferential and fraudulent transfer claims, and plan confirmation issues. Jim's creditors' rights and commercial litigation practice encompasses mortgage foreclosure actions, repossession and replevin cases, UCC disputes, and general contracts and debt collection litigation.

Client Industries:

Corporate entities, manufacturing, financial institutions and services

Professional Associations:

• Indiana Association for Corporate Renewal
• Indianapolis Bar Association
• Indiana State Bar Association
• Saint Joseph County Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Community Involvement:

• South Bend Firefly Festival
• Indiana Opera North

Assistant:

Debbie Acree
317-237-3977
dacree@locke.com

Public Speaking:

• “Reclaiming Goods in Debt Collection,” Lorman Education Services, 2007
• "Judgment Enforcement In Indiana," Lorman Education Services, 2006
• "The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005: A Review of Bankruptcy Law and Practice Post-BAPCA," Lorman Education Services, 2006

Education:

• Wabash College, A.B., summa cum laude, 1982
• Ohio State University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1985

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