About Jeremy
Jeremy R. Fischer: Experienced Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyer in Portland, ME
Jeremy R. Fischer is a highly respected and experienced lawyer who has built an impressive reputation within his legal community. As the Leader of the firm’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group, Jeremy specializes in litigation and transactions involving distressed commercial matters. His expertise spans from clients facing the first signs of trouble through to some of the most complex financial restructuring or Chapter 11 cases.
Practice Areas:
- Litigation and Transactions: Handling litigation and transactions involving distressed commercial matters. This includes advising major constituencies in high-stakes Chapter 11 cases, representing parties in out-of-court debt restructurings, receiverships, and asset and loan sale transactions.
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation: Representing clients in various commercial litigation matters, including those related to the healthcare and long-term care sectors where Jeremy has particular expertise.
- Litigation - Bankruptcy: Providing legal representation in bankruptcy cases and related proceedings.
Jeremy's Awards: He is recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law in Portland, ME (2023), and has been recognized by Best Attorney USA since 2016. His pro bono work extends to regularly representing indigent individuals in bankruptcy cases on a pro bono basis.
Educational Background: Jeremy holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Maine School of Law. He has also received recognition and experience through his involvement with several affiliations, including teaching at the University of Maine School of Law and speaking regularly on bankruptcy topics.
Affiliations:
- Drummond Woodsum: Jeremy has served as a Leader in their Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the American Bankruptcy Institute and is a Fellow within the American College of Bankruptcy.
- Jobs for Maine’s Graduates (JMG): Jeremy was board chair for JMG, a non-profit that supports public school students at risk of dropping out to succeed in their education and careers. He also advises the Governor on early childhood issues, including the expansion of pre-K programs.
- Loring Development Authority: As the board chair for Loring Development Authority, Jeremy promotes economic development and job creation in Maine’s northernmost county.
Jeremy is committed to making a positive impact beyond his legal work. His involvement with public education and rural economic development issues highlights his dedication to these causes. He has spoken extensively on bankruptcy topics, authored treatises on the subject, and continues to advocate for various causes in Portland, ME.
When not actively engaged in his practice or community service, Jeremy enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife and three sons.
Bar Admissions:
- Maine, United States
