Strategic counsel to enforce creditor’s rights
With more than 20 years of experience as a commercial bankruptcy and litigation attorney, John Harris represents lenders, debtors and others across the United States in:
- Commercial bankruptcy
- Commercial litigation
- Commercial workout and restructure matters
As a trusted business counselor and litigator, John collaborates with clients facing financially distressed situations to develop legal strategies that align with their long-term business objectives. John has been admitted to appear before bankruptcy, federal district and federal appeals courts throughout the United States.
Experience in Action
- Representing commercial lenders and other parties in bankruptcy and in bankruptcy litigation.
- Negotiating and documenting pre-bankruptcy loan forbearance and workout agreements.
- Negotiating and/or litigating secured creditor rights after a bankruptcy is filed.
- Negotiating, documenting and litigating post-petition debtor-in-possession financing agreements.
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rated
- Best Lawyers in America® (2009-present: Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights/Insolvency; Reorganization Law / Litigation – Bankruptcy)
- Southwest Super Lawyers® (2010-2014: Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights; 2015-2016: Bankruptcy: Business)
Professional & Civic Activities
- State Bar of Arizona, member
- Maricopa County Bar Association, member
- American Bar Association, member
- American Bankruptcy Institute, member
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Education
- The University of Texas at Austin School of Law (J.D., 1992)
- The University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1989)
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, 2013
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit, 1996
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1992