Amy Denton Mayer
Top rated Bankruptcy attorney in Tampa, Florida
Practice Areas:
Bankruptcy,
Creditor Debtor Rights
Education Qualification:
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Practice Areas:
Bankruptcy,
Creditor debtor rights
110 East Madison Street, Suite 200Tampa, Florida, 33602
First Admitted: 2003, Florida
Professional Webpage: http://www.srbp.com/srbp/our-attorneys/amy-denton-mayer
Bar / Professional Activity:
- Member, American Bar Association Member, American Bankruptcy Institute Member, Federal Bar Association Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association Member, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association Member, Trial Law Institute Chair and Member of the Board of Directors, Florida Network of the InternationalWomen’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, 2024-2025 Vice Chair, Florida Network of the Internal Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, 2022-2023 Secretary, Florida Network of the Internal Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, 2020-2021Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation Member, Turnaround Management Association and it’s Program Committee and TMA Now Sub-Committee Former Associate Member, C.H. Ferguson-M.E. White American Inn of Court Partnership Chair, Board of Directors for the Accounting Circle, University of South Florida, 2007-2008 Former Member, Community Service Committee, Hillsborough County Bar Association Chair, Board of Directors for the Accounting Circle, University of South Florida, 2006-2007 Member, Advisory Council for the School of Accountancy, University of South Florida, 2006-2007 Internship: Honorable Paul M. Glenn, Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Middle District of Florida, 2002 Internship: Honorable Michael G. Williamson, Bankruptcy Judge, Middle District of Florida, 2002 President, Whispering Lakes Homeowners’ Association, 1998-1999
Representative Clients:
- Mrs. Mayer has served as lead counsel or has had an active involvement in the firm’s representation of the following: McKenzie Contracting, LLC, a Tampa based site development and underground utilities contractor GNSP Corp d/b/a RX Oasis, a Tampa neighborhood compounding pharmacy Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in a debt for equity swap in the Subchapter V case filed by BPI Sports, LLC Sago Ventures, LLC, a mobile home park operator in Plant City Realmark Marina Grill, LLC, Realmark Parking Services One, LLC, Realmark Parking Services Two, LLC, owners of waterfront property leased to Rumrunners, LLC and parking garages in the Cape Harbour Marina condominium community HDIP, Inc., a Sarasota based manufacturer and distributor of endurable concrete finishing products Simplyfit, LLC, a Largo based Anytime Fitness franchisee Soto’s Auto and Truck Repairs Service, Inc., a Tampa based family-owned diesel truck and heavy equipment repair company Plumbing Professionals of Florida, Inc., a locally owned and operated plumbing contractor B-Line Carriers, Inc., the premier fuel transport and logistics carrier for the southeastern United States VarTek, L.L.C., a manufacturer of reinforced hose and non-reinforced tubing products Barker Boatworks, LLC, a custom boat builder headquartered in Sarasota, Florida Several individual Chapter 11 debtors including physicians, farmers, and business owners C & D Fruit and Vegetable Co., Inc. and Trio Farms, LLC, which own and farm more than 300 acres in Manatee County A & K Energy Conservation, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive lighting maintenance, relamping, and energy services solutions with approximately $18 million in revenues Angela Welch, Chapter 7 Trustee and Chapter 11 Trustee in various cases Creditor in Walker Renaissance Manufacturing, Inc. Various creditors in state court collection matters Michael Moecker & Associates in its capacity as assignee in several assignment for the benefit of creditors cases Physician’s Choice Laboratory Services, LLC, as assignor in an assignment for the benefit of creditors case Len-Tran, Inc. d/b/a Turner Tree and Landscape, a landscaping, hardscaping, and irrigation company located in Bradenton, FL Several guarantors in bankruptcy cases filed by entities they own or control Several creditors in bankruptcy cases Grainger Farms, Inc. and its affiliates, which own and farm approximately 5,000 acres in Collier, Hendry, and Manatee counties Plaintiffs in a state court action for fraud and other tortious conduct Creditor in GPI Manufacturing, LLC and GPI Custom Gunworks, LLC, a gun manufacturer Creditors in WRS Holding Company and its subsidiaries, which provide environmental remediation and civil construction services Crofton & Sons, Inc. and Crofton L&D Meats Holdings, LLC, family-owned meat processors and distributors Howard Avenue Station, LLC, lessee of real property located in the Soho district of Tampa RGR Watkins, LLC, the owner of a 500,000 square foot commercial office park located in Norcross, Georgia USA Broadmoor, LLC, the owner of a 384-unit apartment complex Agri-source Fuels, LLC, a producer of biodiesel and refined glycerin Premier Construction Group, LLC, a real estate development company Secured creditor in MJH Properties, Inc., which owns and manages several multi-family residential properties Flesher Windows, Inc., a window manufacturer GunnAllen Financial, Inc., a brokerage and investment firm PlanFirst Financial Solutions, Inc. and its affiliates, debt consolidation and solutions companies Oikon Hotels Destin, LLC, a Hampton Inn franchised hotel Laketown Wharf Marketing Corporation n/k/a Laketown Wharf, LLC, the owner of a condominium project located in Panama City Beach 23 Dunkin Donuts franchised restaurants in southwest Florida Turtle Creek, Ltd., the owner of an affordable housing apartment complex Arlington Ridge LLC, and its affiliates, owners and developers of a residential community Sam Seltzer’s Steak Houses of America Inc. and its affiliates, owners and operators of 15 Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouses Suncoast Roofers Supply Inc., a roofing supply company Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and subsequently the Chapter 11 Trustee for Skyway Communications Holding Corp. Langford-Leake Group, Inc. and its affiliates, owners of 4 Sonic® franchised restaurants Habana Hospital Pharmacy, Inc., a Tampa compounding pharmacy Mack Farms, Inc., a substantial potato and watermelon farming operation located in Polk County, Florida Deb-Lyn, Inc., the owner of 12 Burger King® franchised restaurants Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Esther Weisman Enterprises, Inc., a Tampa based jewelry retailer Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Parkstone Medical Information Systems, Inc. Battery Park Industries, Inc. f/k/a Moltech Power Systems, Inc., a battery cell manufacturer Several real estate developers and home builders in out-of-court workouts and state court foreclosure and deficiency proceedings)
Special Licenses / Certifications:
- Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification
Pro bono / Community Service:
- Named 2012 "Gold Letter Recipient" by the 13th Judicial Circuit's Pro Bono Committee for contributing more than 100 hours of pro bono services
Honors:
- Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Rated “AV” Preeminent Lawyer (highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Listed in the 2020 through 2024 editions of “The Best Lawyers in America” in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Listed by Chambers & Partners, “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in the area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2015 through 2024; listed as “Up and Coming” by Chambers & Partners, “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in the area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2013 and 2014 Named among the 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers by the inaugural 2020, 2022 edition as well as the 2023 edition of Lawdragon Listed as “Super Lawyer” in the Bankruptcy/Insolvency practice by “Florida Super Lawyers,” 2018 through 2024; In 2024, listed in the top 100 lawyers in Florida, top 50 lawyers in Tampa Bay, and top 50 lawyers in Florida. Listed as “Rising Star” in the Bankruptcy/Insolvency practice by “Florida Super Lawyers,” 2009 through 2017 Listed among the “Top 50 Women Florida Super Lawyers 2023” in all practice areas Listed among the “Top 50 Tampa Bay Super Lawyers 2023” in all practice areas Recipient of the IWIRC Florida Network’s 2022 Trailblazer Award, which is given to a member who has a reputation for excellence in practice, integrity, the highest standards in ethical conduct, exemplary civility and professionalism, and long-term service and dedication to IWIRC. Ranked among the top 40 under 40 restructuring professionals by the American Bankruptcy Institute, 2019 Listed among Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023; listed among “Up & Comers” by Florida Trend Florida’s Legal Elite, 2013 through 2016 Gold Letter Recipient, Pro Bono Committee for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, for devoting more than 100 hours to pro bono service, 2012 Recipient, Program Excellence Award, C.H. Ferguson M.E. White American Inn of Court, 2006 through 2007 Listed, National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, 2004 through 2005, Various
Educational Background:
- University of South Florida, Bachelor of Science, Accounting, cum laude, 1998 University of South Florida, Master of Accountancy, 1999 University of Florida College of Law, Juris Doctor, with honors, 2002
Scholarly Lectures / Writings:
- Speaking EngagementsAmerican Bar Association Business Law Section Spring Meeting, April 5, 2024 (Panelist with The Honorable Scott M. Grossman, Robert Charles, and Megan Murray) regarding A Substantive Conversation About Subchapter V American Bankruptcy Institute’s Caribbean Insolvency Symposium, January 23, 2024 (Panelist with the Honorable Laurel M. Isicoff, Robert J. Keach, and Jose A. Diaz Crespo) regarding Practical and Emerging Issues in Subchapter V. United States Trustee Training for Region 21, November 6, 2023 (Panelist with Leon S. Jones and Maria M. Yip) regarding Subchapter V Turnaround Management Association Listen and Learn, September 14, 2023 (Panelist with Matthew B. Hale and Rob Folland) on How to Survive Subchapter V as a Secured Lender Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, September 5, 2023 (Panelist with Andrea Bone, CPA) regarding Bankruptcy Reporting The Florida Bar Business Law Section’s Annual Retreat, September 2, 2023 (Panelist with the Honorable Roberta A. Colton, Scott R. Shuker, and Megan Murray) regarding Litigating Confirmation Issues in Subchapter V Testified before the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Subchapter V Task Force, July 14, 2023 regarding the Role of the Subchapter V Trustee Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute, March 23, 2023 (Panelist with the Honorable Mary Grace Diehl (ret.), United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Georgia) regarding Mediating Your Way Out of a Paper Bag Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute, March 22, 2023 (Panelist with the Honorable Paul W. Bonapfel, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Georgia) regarding The Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 Three Years Later Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison Meeting of the Business Law Section, Winter Meeting, January 25, 2023 (Panelist with the Honorable Roberta A. Colton, the Honorable Jacob Brown, and the Honorable Jason Burgess, United States Bankruptcy Judges for the Middle District of Florida, and Luis Rivera, and moderated by R. Scott Shuker) regarding The Benefits and Pitfalls of Subchapter V National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, October, 19-20, 2022 (Panelist with Kirk Burkley and David Mawhinney and moderated by The Honorable Catherine Peek McEwen, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Florida) regarding How to Effectively Utilize the Subchapter V Trustee to Make Your Subchapter V Case Magical: The Statutory Role of the Subchapter V Trustee; the Subchapter V Trustee Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, November 18, 2021 (Panelist with L. Todd Budgen, Jason A. Burgess, Jason W. Johnson, and Daniel A. Velaquez) regarding Subchapter V – Small Business Reorganization: Practice Pointers and Strategies Part II Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, November 9, 2021 (Panelist with The Honorable Paul W. Bonapfel, Guy Van Baalen, and Jonathan Semach) regarding Subchapter V – Small Business Reorganization: 20 Months In…Emergent Issues, Developing Case Law, Case Studies, and Practice Pointers and Strategies American Bankruptcy Institute’s Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop, August 1, 2021 (Panelist with The Honorable Paul W. Bonapfel, James S. Bailey, and Richard H. Drew) regarding the Small Business Reorganization Act: the Subchapter V Trustee’s Powers and Duties, Confirmation Standards Under Section 1191, the Appropriate Plan Term, the Determination of Projected Disposable Income, Developing Trends With Respect to Confirmation, Post-Confirmation Default, and Default Remedies Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, May 20, 2021, regarding Subchapter V Small Business Reorganization: Practice Pointers and Strategies Turnaround Management Association, April 15, 2021 (Panelist with Edward J. Peterson, Jr., Matthew B. Hale) regarding A Case Study: Fork in the Road, Everything you Need to Know About the Small Business Reorganization Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar Audio Webcast, March 31, 2021, regarding Everything You Need to Know About the Small Business Reorganization Act and Sales of Assets and the Assignment and Assumption of Leases and Contracts in Chapter 11 Proceedings 2021 Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar, March 25, 2021, regarding Subchapter V and Virtual Court: A Tale of Two Frontiers (Pre Trial) and Subchapter V and Virtual Court: A Tale of Two Frontiers (Mock Trial) Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar Executive Council & Committee Meetings, Commercial Real Estate, December 3, 2020 regarding Everything You Need to Know About the Small Business Reorganization Act and Sales of Assets and the Assignment and Assumption of Leases and Contracts in Chapter 11 Proceedings Turnaround Management Association Town Hall, October 14, 2020 (Panelist with Matthew Brash and Jennifer Faubion) regarding Subchapter V, The Newest Tool to Help Small Business Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association Consumer Program, October 8, 2020 (Panelist with Guy A. Van Baalen) regarding SBRA Update: What You Need to Know Before You Dive Into Subchapter V! Business Law Section of The Florida Bar Annual Meeting, September 2, 2020 regarding Perspective of the Subchapter V Trustee Judge McEwen’s Mentoring Program for New Bankruptcy Lawyers, July 1, 2020 regarding Caution: Pitfalls in Chapter 11 Cases: Subchapter V Cases, More on MORS (and QORS), & Best Confirmation Practices The Florida Bar Health Law Section CLE, January 31, 2020 regarding Representing the Physician 2020: Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future of Healthcare – Planning for the Future: Maximizing Exemptions and Minimizing Risk Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, December 3, 2019 regarding Small Business Reorganization Act International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation Annual Meeting, November 6, 2019 regarding Data Breach Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, March 29, 2019 American Bankruptcy Institute’s Southeast Bankruptcy Workshop, July 24-25, 2015 Guest lecturer at University of Florida Levin College of Law, March 14, 2014 Florida Judgment Enforcement Seminar, December 12, 2013 Florida Bar Family Law Section Webinar, May 15, 2013 Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association Annual Seminar, May 10, 2013 Commercial Real Estate Symposium at Florida Southern College, October 21, 2011 Florida Judgment Enforcement Seminar, April 6, 2011PublicationsThe Subchapter V Trustee as Facilitator/Mediator, The Cramdown, Spring 2023Mediating Your Way Out of a Paper Bag: The Hallmarks of a Successful and Cost-Effective Mediation in a Consumer Bankruptcy Dispute, Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute, March 2023How to Effectively Utilize the Subchapter V Trustee to Make Your Subchapter V Case Magical: The Statutory Role of the Subchapter V Trustee; the Subchapter V Trustee as Facilitator/Mediator; and Other Ways to Effectively Utilize the Subchapter V Trustee, National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, October 2022The Death of Large Commercial Business Bankruptcies: What’s an FA/IB to Do?, American Bankruptcy Institute Financial Advisors and Investment Bankers Newsletter, January 24, 2022Downsizing the Lease Rejection Cap, The Cramdown, Spring 2017Stern, Sharif, and the Purple Elephant, The Cramdown, Winter 2015Applying the Grubbs “Economic Realities” Test to Non-Residential Real Property Leases, The Cramdown, Winter 2005-2006The Demise of Rules 4004 & 4007 as Jurisdictional Bars, The Cramdown, Fall/Winter 2006Hands Across the Border: Coast-to-Coast Communications in International Insolvency Cases, Stetson University College of Law 5th International Symposium on Bankruptcy, June 12-15, 2005, Freiberg, Germany (Co-author with Russell M. Blain & Stephen R. Leslie)
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America Rated “AV” Preeminent Lawyer (highest rating) by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Listed in the 2020 through 2024 editions of “The Best Lawyers in America” in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Listed by Chambers & Partners, “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in the area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2015 through 2024; listed as “Up and Coming” by Chambers & Partners, “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in the area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2013 and 2014 Named among the 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers by the inaugural 2020, 2022 edition as well as the 2023 edition of Lawdragon Listed as “Super Lawyer” in the Bankruptcy/Insolvency practice by “Florida Super Lawyers,” 2018 through 2024; In 2024, listed in the top 100 lawyers in Florida, top 50 lawyers in Tampa Bay, and top 50 lawyers in Florida. Listed as “Rising Star” in the Bankruptcy/Insolvency practice by “Florida Super Lawyers,” 2009 through 2017 Listed among the “Top 50 Women Florida Super Lawyers 2023” in all practice areas Listed among the “Top 50 Tampa Bay Super Lawyers 2023” in all practice areas Recipient of the IWIRC Florida Network’s 2022 Trailblazer Award, which is given to a member who has a reputation for excellence in practice, integrity, the highest standards in ethical conduct, exemplary civility and professionalism, and long-term service and dedication to IWIRC. Ranked among the top 40 under 40 restructuring professionals by the American Bankruptcy Institute, 2019 Listed among Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023; listed among “Up & Comers” by Florida Trend Florida’s Legal Elite, 2013 through 2016 Gold Letter Recipient, Pro Bono Committee for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, for devoting more than 100 hours to pro bono service, 2012 Recipient, Program Excellence Award, C.H. Ferguson M.E. White American Inn of Court, 2006 through 2007 Listed, National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, 2004 through 2005
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