John R. Ashmead
New, NY
Trusted bankruptcy attorney serving New York.
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John R. Ashmead is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy. Currently practicing at Seward & Kissel LLP.
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- New York, NEW YORK
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- Bankruptcy
- Handles Bankruptcy matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026).
About John R. Ashmead: John R. Ashmead is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy. Currently practicing at Seward & Kissel LLP.
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About John R. Ashmead
John Ashmead heads Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group. John is a recognized expert in insolvency and distressed situations. His experience spans workouts, chapter 11, liquidations and foreign insolvency proceedings, where he represents trustees, agents, lenders, bondholders and other creditors, borrowers, equity holders, acquirers, members of and formal and informal creditor committees, and directors. In addition to restructurings, his engagements include bankruptcy litigation, private equity and strategic investments, acquisitions, plan sponsorship, and structured finance transactions.
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Education
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1991
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Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
2026
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John R. Ashmead focuses on Bankruptcy.
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John R. Ashmead primarily serves clients in New York.
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