Gill
Gill v. Brooklier (In re Burbank Generators, Inc.)
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Mednick, J.
MEMORANDUM OF DECISION
re Complaint to Avoid Fraudulent Transfers
Debtor, Burbank Generators, Inc. dba Universal Auto Electric, filed a Chapter 11 petition on July 28, 1981. On September 18, 1981, this Court converted the Chapter 11 case to one under Chapter 7. The Chapter 7 trustee is the plaintiff in this adversary proceeding.
The debtor manufactured starters, generators and alternators primarily for use in imported cars. In March, 1981, a federal grand jury indicted Robert Kaye, president and principal shareholder of the debtor; John Lee, an employee of the debtor; and five other individuals. The indictment alleged various substantive counts against Mr. Kaye and Mr. Lee, including “conspiracy, damage to property by means of explosive and making threats and committing acts of violence to obstruct commerce.” Count Twenty of the indictment named all of the. defendants and alleged that they had participated in a pattern of racketeering in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1962 (c).
Anthony Brooklier, the defendant herein, is an attorney whose practice is concentrated in the criminal defense area. In April, 1981, Anthony Brooklier agreed to represent John Lee at his impending criminal…