John is a partner in HMB’s Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Group and Chair of the Litigation Group. He represents debtors, creditors, trustees and receivers in local, regional and national chapter 11 and 7 proceedings.
John also serves as a member of the Chapter 7 Trustee panel for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division (Chicago).
With a strong emphasis on complex bankruptcy litigation matters, John represents debtors, creditors, creditor committees, trustees and liquidating trusts in local and national chapter 11 and 7 proceedings, with particular emphasis on prosecuting and defending preference and fraudulent transfer actions.
John also has extensive experience in:
- Representing receivers in Illinois state proceedings
- Analyzing and prosecuting breach of fiduciary duty claims
- D&O insurance coverage of breach of fiduciary duty claims – including advising carriers of unique strategies only available in bankruptcy situations
- Hotel and hospitality industry related litigation
Prior to joining HMB, John practiced at Shaw Fishman Glantz & Towbin, LLC for nearly a decade. He started his career as a litigation associate in the Chicago office of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom LLP, where he was engaged extensively in the Delphi Corporation bankruptcy case for over 4 years.
Minimizing Exposure, Maximizing Recovery
With more than 17 years of experience, John has earned his reputation for providing clients solid business and legal advice combined with an ability to achieve results. Clients rely on his candid, practical advice and ardent focus on minimizing exposure or maximizing recovery in restructuring matters and commercial disputes.
- Chicago Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, Order of the Coif, Honors Scholar, J.D.
- Northwestern University, B.S. in Speech (Theatre)
- Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- United States District Court, Central District of Illinois