John Kaplan, a partner with the firm's Business practice, focuses his practice
on insolvency and bankruptcy matters as well as commercial litigation and
commercial transactions. John represents commercial mortgage-backed securities
(CMBS) special servicers and other secured lenders in various foreclosure,
receivership and bankruptcy matters. He also represents borrowers in
out-of-court restructurings, creditor compositions and secured loan
transactions.
Lawyer Profile

John S. Kaplan
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Recognized Since:2011
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Recognized in:Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization LawLitigation - Bankruptcy
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Law School:Duke University
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Website:
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Location:1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900Seattle, WA 98101-3099
Lawyer Bio
Education:
- Duke University , J.D., graduated 1993
- University of Pennsylvania , BS, graduated 1987
Bar Admissions:
- Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Affiliations:
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- King County Bar Association - Member
- Turnaround Management Association - Member
- Washington State Bar Association - Member
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Seattle (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awards:
- Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
- Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Rising Stars of Washington Law", 1999 - 2003
- Ranked by Chambers USA, as “America’s Leading Business Lawyers", 2010 - 2014
- Listed in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, "Best Lawyers in Seattle", 2011
State Clerkships:
- Alaska - Supreme Court
Lawyer Client Comments
"John Kaplan is an excellent attorney and very responsive. "
Lawyer Practice Areas
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Firm Details
Perkins Coie LLP
http://www.perkinscoie.com
Headquarters
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101-3099
(206) 359.8000
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