About

John has 30 years of experience representing clients in a wide range of matters, with an emphasis on corporate workouts and restructuring. He regularly advises secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, and other parties on issues such as: corporate reorganization, debtor in possession financing, and the sale and acquisition of distressed assets. He also represents clients in commercial, real estate, and finance-related litigation. Although based in Atlanta, John handles matters across the country, particularly California, where he regularly works.

In addition to his work on behalf of clients, John is an active leader in and member of numerous legal and industry organizations, including the Atlanta Bar Association, for which he previously served as chair of the Bankruptcy Section, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the New York Bar Association, and the Financial Lawyers Conference.

Dedicated to increasing access to legal services, for years John has provided pro bono legal counsel and helped develop programs that serve individuals and organizations that might otherwise be unable to afford legal representation. In recognition of his contributions, he has received awards from Los Angeles Free Clinic, the Atlanta Bar Association, and the Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta.

John is also active in his community, serving on the Boards of Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, Emory Bankruptcy Developments Journal (Advisory Board),  InCommunity, an organization operating 54 group homes in Georgia for intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals, and Sandy Springs Christian Church.