Jay R Bender
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
205.521.8645Share profile
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About
Provided by Jay R Bender
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Banking and Financial Services, Creditors' Rights, Corporate Restructuring, Distressed Municipal Finance, Healthcare Restructuring, Long Term Care and Senior Housing, Distressed Investing, Bankruptcy Compliance and Consumer Bankruptcy Litigation, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Litigation, Receivers, Committees, Trustees and Other Fiduciaries, Energy, Financially Distressed Construction, Retail, International and Cross Border
Career
Jay represents debtors, banks, secured creditors, indenture trustees, and purchasers of distressed assets in complex Chapter 11 and Chapter 9 bankruptcy cases, in state and federal court receivership proceedings, and in out-of-court workouts, reorganizations, restructurings, and liquidations. He served as chair of Bradley’s Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Distressed Investing Practice Group from 2008 through 2017.
Professional Memberships
Adjunct Professor, Cumberland School of Law; Board of Directors, Volunteer Lawyers Birmingham; American College of Bankruptcy; Turnaround Management Association; American Bankruptcy Institute, Veterans and Servicemembers' Task Force, Legislative Subcommittee Co-Chair, 2018; American Health Lawyers Association
Chambers Review
USA
Jay Bender is held in high esteem for his able handling of restructuring matters and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for both creditors and debtors. His clients include companies in the energy, natural resources and construction sectors, as well as public bodies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jay is a top restructuring and bankruptcy lawyer; he has excellent experience and is a strategic thinker."
"He is a top-notch lawyer in this area."
"Jay is a top restructuring and bankruptcy lawyer; he has excellent experience and is a strategic thinker."
"He is a top-notch lawyer in this area."