John R. Humphrey

John represents secured lenders, trade creditors, landlords, buyers and sellers of distressed businesses and others seeking financial solutions in complex legal matters.

A member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and a frequent lecturer on bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring matters, John consults with business and individual debtors to help resolve financial problems through negotiation, out-of-court resolutions and bankruptcy. He has represented numerous clients in significant bankruptcy litigation matters, including multi-million dollar preference and fraudulent transfer cases. He is a member of Taft’s Distressed Company Task Force, which was created to assist borrower clients in every way during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to navigate discussions with their lenders and in addressing concerns over suppliers and stakeholders.