Thomas Moers Mayer has played a prominent role in many of the largest and most complex bankruptcy cases in history.
Tom’s work involves both in- and out-of-court restructurings of distressed businesses on behalf of creditor committees, major secured and unsecured creditors, and bondholders. He has represented the official committees of unsecured creditors in some of the most well-known Chapter 11 cases, including those of General Motors, Chrysler, Capmark, Smurfit-Stone, Dana Corp., Seadrill Ltd., Arch Coal, Patriot Coal and Brazos Electric, and played major roles in the largest municipal bankruptcies, including Jefferson County and Detroit. Tom also counsels and represents investors seeking to acquire the assets or businesses of financially troubled companies.
Tom is the leading scholar on trading claims and taking control of corporations in Chapter 11, having authored (with Chaim J. Fortgang) three law review articles and the Collier Bankruptcy Practice Guide chapter on the topic.
Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts appointed Tom to the U.S. Judicial Conference Advisory Committee on Bankruptcy Rules for a second three-year term starting on Oct. 1, 2017, and is a member of the National Bankruptcy Conference.
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Updated Oct 2025
