
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
USA Guide 2026 : Tennessee
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Clients turn to our attorneys for help with litigation and transactions relating to all types of bankruptcy and insolvency issues. We're recognized for our experience in commercial and consumer matters, including a U.S. News national top ranking in Bankruptcy Litigation and Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, with attorneys ranked by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers.
Services include:
• Bankruptcy and creditors' rights, including committee representation
• Insolvency planning and transactions
• Loan workouts
• Collections and repossessions
• Foreclosures
• Lien disputes and quiet title litigation
• Chapters 7, 13, and 11 representation
We represent buyers and sellers in sales arising out of bankruptcy, insolvency, and liquidation proceedings. We are involved in pre-bankruptcy planning and have served as trustees and examiners in large Chapter 11 cases. We represent Creditors' Committees, Bondholders' Committees, Trustees, and Examiners, and serve as state court receivers. In Chapter 11 proceedings, we have represented secured lenders with collateral including real estate, accounts receivable, and intellectual property. We assist clients with distressed asset transactions involving hospitals, nursing homes, restaurants, hotels, golf courses, office buildings, and more.
We have handled numerous consumer credit trials before U.S. Bankruptcy Courts for mortgage companies, automotive creditors, and secured lenders.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
E Franklin Childress, Jr
Memphis-based Franklin Childress has an impressive creditors' rights practice along with broader bankruptcy expertise. He represents debtors, secured and unsecured creditors and other parties in matters such as Chapter 11 proceedings. Franklin is a good and practical lawyer with strong business sense and the ability to think strategically.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
John Rowland
John Rowland is a notable practitioner based in Nashville. He is able to assist clients with a variety of bankruptcy and restructuring-related matters.
John Rowland has a great practice and reputation.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSAJohn is a veteran lawyer and knows how to work with others to drive a consensus in a multi-party situation.
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Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 USA 2026
Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: Alabama
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Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: Louisiana
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Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: District of Columbia
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Practice area: Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Location: Georgia
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