Education
University of California at Irvine, A.B. (1978)University of Baltimore, School of Law, J.D. (1981)
Practice Areas
Memberships/Affiliations
- Maryland State Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Bankruptcy Bar Association of Maryland
- Baltimore City Bar Association
- Board of Trustees (Past President), Baltimore Chamber Orchestra
- Board of Trustees (Treasurer), Ruxton Country School
- Board of Trustees (Secretary), The Matt Katula Foundation
- Board of Trustees, Big Ed's Band Foundation
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
John A. Roberts
Partner
John Roberts has concentrated his practice in bankruptcy, creditors' rights and commercial litigation for more than 20 years. He represents secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, debtors, landlords, asset purchasers, and creditors' committees in bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings in the bankruptcy courts in Baltimore and Greenbelt, Maryland. Mr. Roberts has managed litigation matters in the Bankruptcy Court and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and Maryland trial and appellate courts. Mr. Roberts also counsels and advises business and bank clients regarding all aspects of debtors' and creditors' rights, including workouts, reorganizations, and liquidations.
Prior to beginning his bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice, Mr. Roberts practiced law in public service, including serving as counsel to the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Employment and Training. He has lectured on bankruptcy and creditor's rights issues, and has co-authored professional development materials on Maryland Unemployment Insurance law.