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John S. Kaplan

Perkins Coie LLP
  • Recognized Since:
    2011
  • Recognized in:
    Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
    Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Law School:
    Duke University
  • Website:
    http://www.perkinscoie.com
  • Location:
    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
    Seattle, WA 98101-3099
"John Kaplan is an excellent attorney and very responsive. "
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Lawyer Bio

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. 
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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. "

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Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

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Perkins Coie LLP
http://www.perkinscoie.com
 
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1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900
Seattle, WA 98101-3099
(206) 359.8000
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