Trent W. Huskey

Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights Attorney

Trent is a member of Varnum’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights Practice Team. His practice focuses on corporate restructuring, Chapter 11 reorganizations, and out-of-court workouts. He represents debtors, creditors, bondholders, committees, and other stakeholders in insolvency matters across industries including energy, manufacturing, transportation, health care, agriculture, and retail.

Trent has experience managing large debtor cases from pre-filing preparation through post-confirmation matters. His work includes advising on DIP financings, coordinating internal and external teams, and presenting first day motions and other court appearances. He regularly drafts and responds to pleadings and motions, including discovery motions, motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment, and has negotiated settlements in bankruptcy-related litigation.

He also has experience with distressed asset sales both in and out of court, including Section 363 sales, UCC sales, state-court receiverships, and assignments for the benefit of creditors.

In addition to his restructuring work, Trent advises clients on commercial law matters such as financings, contract negotiations, and vendor, customer, and landlord relationships. He also counsels boards of directors on risk management and dispute resolution.

Trent is admitted in Illinois. His admission to the State Bar of Michigan is currently pending.

Professional Affiliations

American Bankruptcy Institute

Chicago Bar Association