Attorney Amy Denton Mayer

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Amy Denton Mayer

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Amy Denton Mayer has more than 21 years of restructuring experience and specializes in the representation of debtors, assignors, committees, creditors, trustees, assignees, purchasers, and other parties in bankruptcy cases, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and out of court workouts. She has been particularly active in the representation of real estate developers, home builders, contractors, medical practices and physicians, agribusinesses, independent and franchised restaurant chains and other food service companies, and business entrepreneurs.

Mrs. Mayer joined Stichter, Riedel, Blain, & Postler P.A. in March of 2003 and became a shareholder in 2010. She received her J.D. with honors in 2002 from the University of Florida. While in law school, Mrs. Mayer interned for The Honorable Paul M. Glenn and The Honorable Michael G. Williamson, Bankruptcy Judges, Middle District of Florida.

Although her passion is serving as an advocate and helping clients navigate legal issues in and out of court, she also serves as a Subchapter V Trustee in small business cases filed under the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019, as amended. She was appointed by the Office of the United States Trustee in February 2020, and has been appointed as Subchapter V Trustee in over 101 cases to date. In her capacity as Trustee, Mrs. Mayer’s primary role is to facilitate resolution of disputes between the debtor, creditors, and other parties in interest and facilitate the expeditious and economical confirmation of a plan. While the Subchapter V Trustee role carries other statutory and fiduciary duties, which Mrs. Mayer performs, she enjoys working with the parties to find creative solutions to solve financial and legal issues and avoid protracted and expensive litigation.

EDUCATION
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
BAR ADMISSIONS
The Florida Bar (all state courts)
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court of the United States
HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS
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, 2023, and 2024 editions 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
MEMBERSHIPS AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Fellow, American Bar Foundation
Member, American Bar Association
Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
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 International
Women’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, 2020-2021
Women’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
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, September 19, 2024 (Panelist with the Honorable Scott M. Grossman, Robert S. Marticello, and Thomas T. Mcclendon and moderated by Eyal Berger) regarding Prepackaged Subchapter V Cases
Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, October 23, 2024 (Moderator of Panel comprised of Andrea Bone, CPA, Mike Dal Lago, and Christopher Emden) regarding Federal Loan Programs
American 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.)) regarding Mediating Your Way Out of a Paper Bag
Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute, March 22, 2023 (Panelist with the Honorable Paul W. Bonapfel,) 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, 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) 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, 2011
PUBLICATIONS
The Subchapter V Trustee as Facilitator/Mediator, The Cramdown, Spring 2023
Mediating 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 2023
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 as Facilitator/Mediator; and Other Ways to Effectively Utilize the Subchapter V Trustee, National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, October 2022
The Death of Large Commercial Business Bankruptcies: What’s an FA/IB to Do?, American Bankruptcy Institute Financial Advisors and Investment Bankers Newsletter, January 24, 2022
Downsizing the Lease Rejection Cap, The Cramdown, Spring 2017
Stern, Sharif, and the Purple Elephant, The Cramdown, Winter 2015
Applying the Grubbs “Economic Realities” Test to Non-Residential Real Property Leases, The Cramdown, Winter 2005-2006
The Demise of Rules 4004 & 4007 as Jurisdictional Bars, The Cramdown, Fall/Winter 2006
Hands 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)
REPRESENTATION
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)
SUBCHAPTER V APPOINTMENTS
North Tampa Anesthesia Consultants, PA
HLPG Newaco, LLC
JDub’s Brewing Company, LLC
Waterside Construction Services, LLC
KOHO Software, Inc.
Spurlows Archery Pro Shop, LLC
Campbell, Donald Gregory VI
Kernen, Jeffery Allen
Teknia Networks & Logistics, Inc.
Garcia, Julio and Bonnie
Sun Steaks, LLC
Bay Inn & Suites of Loxley, Inc.
Orange Blossom Catering, Inc.
Harris Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Surge Christian Academy LLC
Staples, Hamilton
Lewis-McLaughlin, Mary Elizabeth
Mary E. Lewis-McLaughlin, P.A.
The Great Catch of Land O’Lakes, LLC
Moxie’s Café Grill, LLC
3rd Rock Logistics, LLC
Just Relax Massage and Spa, LLC
Damico’s, LLC
M.S. Acquisitions & Holdings, LLC
Energy Technical Systems, Inc.
Atomic Machine and EDM, Inc.
SCO Enterprises, Inc.
Paleo on the Go, LLC
Core Construction & Development, Inc.
T&J of Brooksville LLC
Speedway Auto Sales 27, LLC
Khorran, Raphael
Martin Carpenter’s Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc.
Osinski, Jaroslaw Jan
Phyto-Plus, Inc.
Confidence Trucking W/C LLC
Hellweg, David G.
HR North Dale Mabry, LLC
Barenz Investments, LLC
JWB Design Build Construction Services, LLC
Guardian Portfolio Services, Inc.
Edwin P. Randolph, Attorney at Law, LLC
Phoenix Roofing & Construction FL, Inc.
3rd Rock Holdings, Inc.
206 Golden, LLC
Skaff, Habib Karim
Eagleford Recycling Services, LLC
Roseville Properties, LLC
Romero, Juan Carlos
Verna, Joseph Robert and Karen Elizabeth
Advantage Limousine, LLC
Roth, William F.
Feck Properties, LLC
Van Hoy, Vern Edward
Everglades Adventure Center, LLC
Lazer Tank Lines Incorporated
Pezzano Contracting and Development, LLC
BT McCarthy 1, Inc.
School District Services, Inc.
Therma Builders, Inc.
Abdo, Khalil Elias
First Defense Nasal Screen Corp
AE OpCo III, LLC
Mega Philadelphia, LLC
Access Direct Mail, Inc.
JJS Logistics of Florida, Inc.
Larry Barber Enterprises, Inc.
Ortiz A Trucking, LLC
The A Men of Sarasota, Inc.
Furniture Now Home Accessory Center, LLC
Nikkyo, LLC
Frasier Contracting, Inc.
Golba, Leo and Nicki
Alexander Custom Homes II, Inc.
Henrry Delivery Services, Inc.
Volel Professional Pharmacist Association, P.A.
Volel, Jr., Paul
Technical Ordnance Solutions, LLC
Hairy Dealings, Inc.
Everglades City Express, LLC
Southern Clearing & Grinding, Inc.
Mateos, Derek and Marynes T.
Clear Choice Shutters, Inc.
Broit Builders, Inc. d/b/a Broit Lifting
Chubby’z D & D Corp. Inc.
Clear Choice Shutters, Inc.
Clear Choice Installations
Broit Builders, Inc. d/b/a Broit Lifting
Advocate Health Partners, LLC
Avalon EV LLC
Core Construction & Development, Inc.
Adaptiv Research & Development Group, LLC
T&J of Brooksville LLC
Khorran, Raphael
Speedway Auto Sales 27, LLC
SCO Enterprises, Inc.
Paleo On The Go, LLC
Starboard Home, Inc.
Diskin Systems Inc.
AAA Kyle’s Kwik Bail Bonding Inc.
Carla & Ambrose, LLC
MCA Naples, LLC
Friends of Dolphins, Inc.
Tannenbaum, Richard Seth
Obg Opco, LLC
Leigh Holdings, LLC
Gulf Coast Tile Distributors of Florida, Inc.
Delta 3 Solutions, LLC
REPORTED DECISIONS
In re Aneco Elec. Const., Inc., 2005 WL 3750364 (M.D. Fla. 2005)
In re Aneco Elec. Const., Inc., 377 B.R. 338 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2006)
In re Cypress Health Sys. Florida, Inc., 536 B.R. 334, 337 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2015)
In re Deb-Lyn, Inc., 2004 WL 452560 (N.D. Fla. 2004)
In re GunnAllen Fin., Inc., 443 B.R. 908, 910 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2011)
In re Laketown Wharf Mktg. Corp., 433 B.R. 401 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2010)
In re Laketown Wharf Mktg., Corp., 433 B.R. 419 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 2010)
In re Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., 2010 WL 4025873 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2010)
In re Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., 2011 WL 5326534 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2011)
In re Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., 470 B.R. 228 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2012)
In re Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp., 493 B.R. 872 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2013)
Williamson v. Moltech Corp., 2007 WL 1701366 (N.D. Fla. 2007)