John A. Moe, II

John A. Moe, II is a Partner in the firm's Commercial Litigation practice, based in the Los Angeles office, specializing in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law. He has practiced in the areas of commercial litigation, creditor rights, and bankruptcy/insolvency in US District Courts, US Bankruptcy Courts, and California State Superior Courts.

Mr. Moe was the lead litigation lawyer responsible for resolving 14,000 claims in one of the largest Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases ever filed (Apex Oil Company and 53 related entities), reducing claims from $7 billion to $170 million. He served as Creditors Committee Counsel in the largest telecommunications case (Pacific Gateway Exchange), counsel for creditors in the largest financial institution bankruptcy case (Washington Mutual), and debtor's counsel in successfully reorganizing a nationwide distributor of siding and roofing materials. He also represented Verity Health System (the second largest hospital bankruptcy in American history) in the sale of six hospitals for $600 million, overcoming objections including from the California Attorney General.

John holds a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School (1975) and a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame (1972). He served as a Captain and Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force, earning the Meritorious Service Medal. He has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2016-present) and by Super Lawyers in Bankruptcy (2009-2017).