Underberg & Kessler LLP
From hockey teams to high-speed ferries to Article 9 sales of golf holes, submerged submarine contents and other usual property, Mike has represented creditors for 35 years. As a partner in the firm's Banking Practice Group and chair of our Creditor’s Rights Practice Group, his work includes structuring new loans, workouts, bankruptcy on behalf of creditors, foreclosures, purchasing and selling distressed businesses, general banking and regulatory matters. Mike performed the bankruptcy work for the purchaser of a Western New York National Hockey League Team, was special counsel to the purchaser of a prominent upstate golf resort, has conducted numerous Article 9 sales of businesses and unique assets, and obtained full payment for Australian lenders while acting as the primary drafter of the District Court settlement of the Canadian American Transportation Systems (CATS) proceeding.
Prior to joining Underberg & Kessler, Mike was Senior Regional Corporate Deputy for Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company throughout upstate New York. During his tenure, he served as in-house legal counsel for eight years and acted as Chief Credit Officer for two. His responsibilities ranged from handling customer relationships to structuring large multi-bank loans and workouts.
Mike is a frequent writer and lecturer on banking, commercial matters, bankruptcy and corporate topics. He is a founding member of the Board of the Upstate Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association, and has successfully acted as Receiver for various opposing professionals, businesses and real estate owners.
Mike began his legal practice in 1970, and was a founding partner of Boylan, Brown LLP in 1974. He is a cum laude graduate of Albany Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Law Review, and a 1967 graduate of St. John Fisher College.
Michael J. Beyma
Partner
Rochester, NY
Tel: 585-258-2890
Fax: 585-258-2821
mbeyma@underbergkessler.com
Download vCard
Practice Area(s)
Banking
Creditors’ Rights
Education
Albany Law School, J.D., 1970
St. John Fisher College, B.A., 1967
Articles
Amendments To The Bankruptcy Code
