John R. Ashmead

John R. Ashmead

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2020

About John

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.

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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Reviews

4.4 / 5

30 Reviews

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Marcia Lemke

Feb 03, 2026

Absolutely Great! I couldn't be happier with the service from John R. Ashmead

Best lawyer for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law in New York. Period. I've seen others, but John R. Ashmead is on another level. They truly care about their cl...

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Roy Buckridge

Feb 03, 2026

Solid work and professional service from John R. Ashmead in New York for New York residents

I've worked with a few lawyers in New York over the years, but John R. Ashmead stands out for their honesty and thoroughness. They were clear about the process and kept me updated at all times. I felt...

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Elsie Kassulke

Feb 03, 2026

Solid work and professional service from John R. Ashmead in New York for New York residents

Needed help with Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and John R. Ashmead delivered on their promises. They're professional, efficient, and easy to talk to. Good c...

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Earnest Gottlieb-Bernhard

Feb 03, 2026

John R. Ashmead did a great job handling my complex Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law case from start to finish

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but John R. Ashmead in New York is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, responsive...

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Isaac Quigley

Feb 03, 2026

Highly recommend John R. Ashmead for anyone needing expert Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law help in New York

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in New York, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. John R. Ashmead is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They real...