Alan R. Crane Attorney At Law

Providing bankruptcy and insolvency representation for debtors, creditors, and trustees. Tailored approaches to debt restructuring, creditors’ rights, dispute resolution, and evolving legal needs.

Alan Crane represents businesses, business owners, individuals, creditors, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees in complex bankruptcy, restructuring, insolvency, litigation, and appellate matters. His practice includes Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings, Subchapter V reorganizations, bankruptcy litigation, creditor rights, financial restructurings, and appeals. Known for developing practical, creative solutions to complex financial and business challenges, Alan combines strategic advocacy with practical business judgment to help clients achieve their objectives.

For more than three decades, Alan has represented clients in some of their most challenging financial and legal matters. He advises businesses and individuals seeking financial relief, creditors protecting their rights in bankruptcy proceedings, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees administering bankruptcy estates. His practice encompasses business and consumer bankruptcy, financial restructurings, bankruptcy litigation, adversary proceedings, contested matters, appeals, and related commercial litigation.

Having represented debtors, creditors, and bankruptcy trustees throughout his career, Alan understands the competing interests that drive complex insolvency matters. This breadth of experience enables him to anticipate legal and practical issues from multiple perspectives and develop strategies that position his clients for successful outcomes. Whether negotiating a consensual resolution, confirming a plan of reorganization, prosecuting or defending litigation, or handling an appeal, Alan remains focused on achieving efficient, cost-effective results tailored to each client's objectives.

Alan understands that every matter presents unique legal and business challenges. He takes the time to understand each client's circumstances, objectives, and business concerns before developing a legal strategy. His thoughtful, strategic approach enables clients to navigate financial uncertainty, resolve complex disputes, preserve valuable assets, and move forward with confidence.

• Notable Work
  • Represented the Chapter 7 trustee in complex bankruptcy litigation involving multiple merchant cash advance companies. Successfully prosecuted civil RICO, fraudulent transfer, and related claims resulting in court-approved settlements returning millions of dollars to the bankruptcy estate.
  • Represented a physician and the physician's medical practice in related Chapter 11, Subchapter V bankruptcy cases after they were induced to purchase medical equipment financed through approximately $1 million in loans. Successfully objected to the equipment lenders' claims, enabling both clients to confirm their Chapter 11 plans of reorganization and ultimately receive their bankruptcy discharges.
  • Successfully reorganized a dental practice through a Chapter 11, Subchapter V bankruptcy following a COVID-19-related downturn in business. Confirmed a Chapter 11 plan restructuring substantial debt, including merchant cash advances, enabling the practice to continue operations and positioning the owner to successfully sell the practice following completion of the reorganization.
  • Represented the Chapter 7 trustee of a clinical research company conducting pharmaceutical trials for many of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. Negotiated agreements preserving critical research records, preventing substantial financial losses, and avoiding delays in pharmaceutical research and development.
  • Represented the City of New York in a published appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit involving complex bankruptcy, jurisdictional, environmental, and property tax issues.
  • Represented the victim of a Ponzi scheme whose financial advisor committed suicide following the collapse of the scheme. Negotiated a settlement with the financial advisor's estate that recovered the client's life savings and her children's college funds.
  • Represented a debtor with approximately $1.3 million in debt secured by four underwater investment properties and approximately $785,000 in unsecured debt, obtaining a discharge of all debt without payment to the bankruptcy estate.
• Recognition
  • The Florida Bar, President’s Pro Bono Service Award, 15th Judicial Circuit, 2026, 2011
  • Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Pro Bono Legacy Award, 2018
  • Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Pro Bono Award – Bankruptcy, 2010, 2017
  • Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Pro Bono Award – Child Advocacy, 2000
  • Florida Super Lawyers, 2017-2026
    • Bankruptcy
  • Florida Trend, Legal Elite, 2014-2022
• Insights
  • "A Trustee's Role in Determining Domestic-Support Obligations," ABI Journal, American Bankruptcy Institute, September 1, 2013
  • "Demystifying the ‘B’ Word in Family Law Cases: Key Bankruptcy Concepts for Family Law Attorneys," Strategies for Family Law in Florida, Aspatore Books, 2010 Edition
• Affiliations
  • American Bar Association
  • American Inns of Court LIV, Craig S. Barnard Chapter, Emeritus Member
  • Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida
  • The Florida Bar
    • Federal Court Practice Committee
    • Business Law Section
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association
  • Southern Palm Beach County Bar Association
    • Bankruptcy Committee, Co-Chair, 2004-2005
• Credentials
  • J.D., Nova Southeastern University College of Law, 1992
  • B.S., University of South Florida, 1987
• Admissions
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida
  • U.S. Supreme Court