John D. Elrod

John Elrod focuses his practice on bankruptcy, creditors' rights, and commercial litigation. He regularly represents secured lenders, indenture trustees, creditor committees, estate fiduciaries, and other parties in commercial bankruptcies, out of court restructurings, and litigation. John also has wide-ranging experience in litigation involving complex fraudulent transfers, corporate director and officer fiduciary duty claims, and public finance matters. He has broad experience in federal, state, and bankruptcy courts throughout the United States.

Concentrations

•Creditors' rights
•Bankruptcy
•Commercial litigation

Clerkships

•Tamara O. Mitchell, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Alabama, 2001-2002

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, 2016-2020
• Rising Star, 2010-2015
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, Consumer Services Restructuring of the Year for the acquisition of Last Call Guarantor by Fun Eats and Drinks, 2017
•Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, Sec. 363 Sale of the Year ($25MM to $100MM)” for the Section 363 sale of Last Call Guarantor, LLC, 2017
•Listed, Georgia Trend magazine, Legal Elite, 2012-2013 and 2015-2016
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2013-2014
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers Law Firm of the Year in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2013