Bankruptcy Law Section

The Bankruptcy Law Section focuses on issues involving bankruptcy law. The section’s executive committee develops projects for its members ranging from legislative proposals to their annual two-day Bankruptcy Forum and associated social events.

Chair
Butler, Snow, O'Mara, Stevens...
6075 Poplar Avenue, Suite 500
Memphis, TN 38119
(901)680-7347
Immediate Past Chair
Husch Blackwell LLP
736 Georgia Ave Ste 300
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(423)266-5500

Comments Sought on Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judge

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit is accepting comments on the reappointment of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Marian F. Harrison in the Middle District of Tennessee. Harrison’s current 14-year term will end on Dec. 20. She is eligible for another 14-year term. All comments are due by May 8 and should be directed to Clarence Maddox, Circuit Executive, 503 Potter Stewart United States Courthouse, 100 East Fifth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Download a copy of the court’s notice or contact the court at (513) 564-7200 for more information.

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Croom Appointed West District Bankruptcy Judge

Former Assistant U.S. Attorney for West Tennessee James L. Croom was appointed Wednesday as a judge for the Western District's Bankruptcy Court, NWTN Today reports. Croom is a graduate of University of Tennessee at Martin and the Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law at what was formerly Memphis State University. Prior to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney, Croom served as an estate administrator for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District and later as an attorney/advisor in the office of the U.S. Trustee for Region Eight. A resident of Greenfield, Croom’s chambers and courtroom will be located in the district’s Jackson office.

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