John focuses his practice on bankruptcy law and consumer financial litigation. He has experience representing both debtors and creditors in chapter 11 proceedings touching on a diverse set of industries. John has represented clients in bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters in state, federal, and appellate courts across the state of Tennessee, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
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In re Geokinetics Inc. Assisted with representation of the official committee of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of global providers of seismic data acquisition, processing, and integrated reservoir geoscience services to the oil and natural gas industry. Obtained a carveout for the benefit of unsecured creditors from pre-petition lenders’ cash collateral. In re Geokinetics Inc., et al., Case No. 18-33410 (Bankr. S.D. Tex)
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In re Life Settlements Return I, LLC. Represented chapter 11 debtors in consolidated chapter 11 cases. Debtors are a life settlements special purpose vehicle and its subsidiary holding company holding life insurance policies with estimated face value worth approximately $20.1 million faced with insolvency based on insureds outliving actuarial projections. In re Life Settlements Absolute Return I, LLC, Case No. 17-13030-MFW (Bankr. D. Del. 2017)
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In re Dart Music, Inc. Represented chapter 11 debtor in successful sale of IP assets under section 363 of the bankruptcy code. Debtor technology start-up was a unique provider of metadata solutions for the music industry faced with financial troubles arising from problems securing funding. In re Dart Music, Inc., Case No. 17-01300 (Bankr. M.D. Tenn. 2017)
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In re Cherokee Pharmacy & Medical Supply, Inc., et. al. Represented a Forbes 200 pharmaceutical whole-sale distributor in consolidated chapter 11 cases of local pharmacies holding a $1.2 million claim.In re Cherokee Pharmacy & Medical Supply, Inc., et. al., Case No. 17-bk-11920 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 2017)
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In re American Apparel, Inc. (“American Apparel 2”). Assisted with representation of successful purchaser of lease assets in chapter 11 case of clothing retailer having $230 million in debt. In re American Apparel, Inc., Case No. 16-12551 (Bankr. D. Del. 2016)
