John S. Kaplan

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.  Mr. Kaplan 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. 

Professional Recognition

• Listed in Seattle Metropolitan Magazine, "Best Lawyers in Seattle", 2011 
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law, 2011 - 2012
• Ranked by Chambers USA, as “America’s Leading Business Lawyers", 2010 - 2012
• Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Rising Stars of Washington Law", 1999 - 2003
• Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
  

  (AV®, BV® and CV® are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.)

Professional Leadership

• American Bankruptcy Institute
• Turnaround Management Association
• Washington State Bar Association, Creditor/Debtor Section
• King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
• CENTS (Consumer Education and Training Services), President, 2010 - present, Fundraising Chair, 2004 - 2010,  Board of Directors, 2000 - present

Clerkships

• Hon. Daniel A. Moore, Jr., Alaska Supreme Court, 1993 - 1994