Profile
John J. Dyer focuses his practice on lending and financial transactions, including asset-based lending, debtor-in-possession financing, and secured and unsecured commercial loans. He has experience in representing banks and non-bank lending institutions with respect to syndicated and single-lender credit facilities. John is experienced in representing lenders with respect to debtor-in-possession financing and exit financing in bankruptcy and pre-bankruptcy loan workout situations.
Concentrations
- Asset-based lending
- Debtor-in-possession financing
- Financial restructuring
Capabilities
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
- Banking and Finance Law, 2023-2025
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2024-2025
- Member, Winning Team, Turnaround Management Association, “TMA Annual Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Award,” 2021
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Georgia Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," 2011-2015
- Listed, Georgia Trend magazine "Legal Elite," 2013
- Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers®, "Law Firm of the Year" in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2013
- Recognized, Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Dealmakers," April 16, 2009
- Board Member, Commercial Finance Association, Atlanta Chapter
Credentials
Education
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J.D., cum laude, Georgia State University College of Law, 2002
- Associate Lead Articles Editor, Georgia State University Law Review
- American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence
- Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund Scholarship
- B.A., Longwood University, 1998
Clerkships
- Hon. Joyce Bihary, Chief Judge, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia, 2002-2005
Admissions
- Georgia