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Bankruptcy Litigation

Debtor-in-Possession Financing Motion

Drafting debtor-in-possession financing motions requires extensive research across Bankruptcy Code sections 361-364, case law precedents, local rules, and formatting requirements. Attorneys spend 6-8 hours manually compiling financial details, verifying citations, researching adequate protection standards, and ensuring compliance with court-specific caption and notice requirements.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow6.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 32.5x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Drafting debtor-in-possession financing motions requires extensive research across Bankruptcy Code sections 361-364, case law precedents, local rules, and formatting requirements. Attorneys spend 6-8 hours manually compiling financial details, verifying citations, researching adequate protection standards, and ensuring compliance with court-specific caption and notice requirements.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automates the entire DIP financing motion drafting process by intelligently extracting data from your uploaded financial documents, researching relevant case law and statutory requirements, and assembling a court-ready motion with verified citations. What once took a full workday now takes minutes, allowing you to focus on strategy and client counseling.

Key benefits

How CaseMark automations transform your workflow

Automated citation verification for Bankruptcy Code sections 361-364 and relevant case law

Intelligent extraction of financial terms, loan amounts, and collateral details from uploaded agreements

Court-specific caption formatting and local rule compliance for all U.S. Bankruptcy Courts

Pre-built legal arguments for adequate protection and good faith requirements

Comprehensive exhibit assembly with proper formatting and indexing

What you'll receive

Caption and Notice of Motion
Introduction
Background and Facts
Terms of the Proposed Financing
Legal Argument
Relief Requested
Notice and Hearing Provisions
Conclusion and Signature
Exhibits

Document requirements

Required

  • Proposed DIP Financing Agreement
  • Debtor's Financial Statements
  • Case Filing Documents

Optional

  • Budget Projections
  • Lender Commitment Letter
  • Supporting Affidavits
  • Prior DIP Motions

Perfect for

Bankruptcy Attorney
Restructuring Lawyer
Bankruptcy Paralegal
Corporate Bankruptcy Counsel
Debtor's Counsel

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Loan And Financing90% relevant

DIP financing motions involve complex loan documentation and financing terms that require the same expertise as traditional loan and financing transactions, just in a bankruptcy context.

The workflow's core function of extracting financial terms, loan amounts, and collateral details from financing agreements directly applies to loan and financing practice, where attorneys regularly draft and review similar financing documentation.

Corporate Finance85% relevant

Corporate finance attorneys handling distressed companies need to draft DIP financing motions when their clients file for bankruptcy protection while seeking post-petition financing.

DIP financing is a specialized form of corporate finance that corporate finance attorneys encounter when advising companies in financial distress, requiring understanding of both financing structures and bankruptcy procedures.

M&A attorneys working on distressed acquisitions or bankruptcy sales (363 sales) often need DIP financing motions to facilitate the transaction and provide working capital during the sale process.

DIP financing frequently enables bankruptcy sales and restructurings that M&A attorneys handle, particularly in distressed M&A transactions where the target company is in Chapter 11.

Financial Services70% relevant

Financial services attorneys representing lenders providing DIP financing need to understand the motion requirements and ensure their clients' interests are protected in bankruptcy court filings.

Financial institutions and lenders regularly provide DIP financing and their counsel must review and negotiate the terms reflected in DIP financing motions to protect lender rights and ensure compliance with banking regulations.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How does CaseMark ensure my DIP financing motion complies with local bankruptcy court rules?

A

CaseMark automatically searches official court resources and local rules databases to format captions, notice provisions, and procedural requirements specific to your jurisdiction. The system verifies compliance with both Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and district-specific local rules, ensuring your motion meets all filing requirements.

Q

Can CaseMark find relevant case law for my DIP financing motion?

A

Yes, CaseMark searches legal databases for precedents on DIP financing approval, adequate protection, and good faith requirements under sections 361-364 of the Bankruptcy Code. The system identifies applicable case law from your circuit and district, automatically inserting properly formatted citations into your legal argument section.

Q

What financial documents do I need to upload to draft a DIP financing motion?

A

You'll need the proposed financing agreement, debtor's financial statements, and case filing documents. Optional documents like budget projections, lender commitment letters, and supporting affidavits enhance the motion. CaseMark extracts key terms, loan amounts, interest rates, and collateral provisions automatically from these documents.

Q

How long does it take to generate a complete DIP financing motion with CaseMark?

A

CaseMark generates a comprehensive, court-ready DIP financing motion in approximately 10-15 minutes after you upload your documents. This includes automated research, citation verification, financial term extraction, and exhibit assembly—a process that typically takes attorneys 6-8 hours manually.

Q

Does CaseMark include the required exhibits for a DIP financing motion?

A

Yes, CaseMark automatically compiles and formats all necessary exhibits, including the financing agreement, budget projections, and supporting documentation. The system creates a properly indexed exhibit list and ensures all attachments comply with court formatting requirements for bankruptcy filings.

Q

Can I customize the legal arguments in my DIP financing motion?

A

Absolutely. CaseMark generates comprehensive legal arguments based on Bankruptcy Code requirements and case law, but all content is fully editable. You can refine arguments, add case-specific details, or adjust the emphasis to match your litigation strategy while maintaining proper citation formatting.

Q

How does CaseMark handle expedited hearing requests in DIP financing motions?

A

CaseMark includes customizable language for expedited hearing requests based on your case's urgency. The system incorporates appropriate notice provisions and procedural requirements for emergency relief, drawing from local rules and best practices for time-sensitive bankruptcy motions.