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John Goodchild

John Goodchild

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

John Goodchild, a partner in the finance practice at Morgan Lewis, is an experienced trial lawyer focusing on disputes in bankruptcy cases, civil actions arising from or related to restructuring and financial distress, and multi-jurisdictional matters arising from alleged fraud or misconduct. He represents creditors, investors, fiduciaries, professionals, and institutional trustees in actions relating to insolvency, especially in matters concerning alleged breach of duty. John regularly represents plan sponsors and health and welfare plans in connection with employee benefits matters relating to distressed situations. For more information, please view his bio at https://www.morganlewis.com/bios/jgoodchild.

Personal

Dartmouth College, 1991, A.B.; University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1994, J.D.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Pennsylvania: Philadelphia & Surrounds

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
John Goodchild is co-head of the bankruptcy and restructuring department. He acts on behalf of a range of parties, including lenders and fiduciaries, in high-value contentious bankruptcy matters, both nationally and internationally. He is a specialist in debtor representation of healthcare bankruptcies.

Strengths

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  • John is very quick to understand a situation and he is incredibly strategic.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • John gives pragmatic and sound advice.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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