Christopher A. Jones

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Christopher A. Jones

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Christopher A. Jones

Christopher A. Jones

PARTNER
cajones@whitefordlaw.com
FALLS CHURCH
T: 703.280.9263
F: 703.280.8942

RICHMOND
T: 804.799.7858
F: 703.280.8942
Biography
BIOGRAPHY

Mr. Jones, managing partner in the Falls Church office and member of the firm’s Executive Board, is a business attorney who works with his clients to solve their legal problems through practical solutions. His practice runs the gamut from corporate restructurings, lease disputes, loan negotiations and documentation, common interest association disputes, commercial litigation, and general business advising.

Restructuring Practice

Mr. Jones has extensive experience in the insolvency area, regularly dealing with financial restructuring, distressed asset transactions, business turnarounds, and bankruptcy law, including insolvency related litigation. He has worked with clients in a variety of industries including commercial real estate, retail, automotive, government contracting, mortgage lending, consumer electronics, hospitality, convenience store, construction, electrical contracting, and non-profit associations. His expertise involves both in court and out of court workout solutions for his clients. 

His practice also includes representing all major constituencies in the distressed business arena, including companies and their owners, directors and officers, ad hoc and official committees, trade creditors and vendors, and court-appointed fiduciaries.

Mr. Jones has been involved in many of the “mega” chapter 11 cases filed in Virginia, including Enviva, Inc. Paper Source, Inc., Intelsat, SA, Nordic Air, Pier One, J Crew, Lord & Taylor, Guitar Center, Toys R” Us, Gymboree, LandAmerica Financial Group, Circuit City Stores, RoomStore, Inc., and Heilig-Meyers Corp. Mr. Jones has also represented bankruptcy trustees and liquidating agents in a variety of litigation matters. In addition to his work  in the insolvency arena, Mr. Jones also has trial experience in commercial litigation matters in federal court.

General Business Advising

Mr. Jones regularly advises businesses, business owners, and common interest associations on a variety of legal issues, including contract and lease matters, business litigation and arbitration matters, loan negotiation and documentation, and commercial disputes. His clients turn to him for timely and practical advice to address the needs of their business.
 

Recognitions

  • Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Virginia (2015–Present)
  • IFLR1000 United States, "Highly Regarded" in Virginia Restructuring and Insolvency (2020, 2024)
  • Virginia Business magazine, Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights "Legal Elite" (2019-2020)
  • Best Lawyers in America®, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy (2010–Present)
  • Washingtonian Magazine, Washington, DC's Best Lawyers: Bankruptcy (2019)
  • Virginia Super Lawyer®, Bankruptcy (2012–2019, 2024); "Rising Stars" (2007–2011)
  • AV Preeminent®: Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
 

Memberships & Activities

  • Managing Partner of Whiteford's Falls Church, Virginia office
  • Member of Whiteford’s Executive Board
  • Member: American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Member: Turnaround Management Association
  • Former Member and Chair of Board of Governors: Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar
  • Former Member and Council Chair: Bankruptcy Section, Virginia Bar Association
  • Board Member of the Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association and Past President
  • Chambers and Partners Designation

chapter 11 reorganizations

  • Co-counsel to Ad Hoc Group of noteholders in the cases of Intelsat SA, which resulted in the successful restructuring of the companies’ balance sheet to reduce its debt by over $8 billion with the support of noteholders
  • Co-counsel to Paper Source, Inc. and affiliates in their chapter 11 cases which resulted in the successful sale of substantially all of the companies’ assets in a going concern transaction
  • Co-counsel to Ad Hoc Group of Taj Noteholders in Toys “R” Us, Inc. Chapter 11 case (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Richmond Division) where clients successfully acquired the majority ownership interest in various foreign businesses operating under the TRU brand
  • Counsel for FUJIFILM North America in numerous bankruptcy matters across the country, including the NewZoom Chapter 11 case, Portrait Innovations Chapter 11 case, Ritz Camera Chapter 11, and Vertis Chapter 11 case
  • Counsel to individual real estate developer in Chapter 11 (Bankr. D. Md.), obtaining confirmation and consummation of chapter 11 plan involving over $20 million in claims
  • Counsel to Tobacco Row Apartments (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Richmond Division), a $20 million historic apartment development, in its successful reorganization which paid all creditors 100% of claims
  • Counsel to Heilig-Meyers Corporation (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Richmond Division), a large furniture retailer, in its chapter 11 case
  • Counsel to Fas Mart Convenience Stores in its Chapter 11 case (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Richmond Division)
  • Counsel to Tultex Corporation in its Chapter 11 case (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Richmond Division)
  • Counsel to individual debtor in obtaining $19 million plan financing, paying all creditors 100% of claims
 

creditors committee representation

  • Counsel to the Unsecured Creditors Committee of Golden Key Group (Bankr. Md.) where the Court approved a plan of reorganization supported by the committee that will repay creditors 100% of allowed claims
  • Counsel to the Unsecured Creditors Committee of Foresight Energy and affiliates in their successful chapter 11 cases (Bankr. E.D. Mo.) where the Court approved a plan of reorganization supported by the committee
  • Co-counsel to Unsecured Creditors Committee in Gymboree Group, Inc. Chapter 11 case (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Richmond Division)
  • Co-counsel to Unsecured Creditors Committee in GST Autoleather Chapter 11 case (Bankr. D. Del.) where the Court approved a plan of reorganization supported by the committee
  • Counsel to the Unsecured Creditors Committee of Ennstone, Inc. (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Richmond Division), which mined, processed and sold sand/gravel products and concrete.  The Court approved a committee supported plan of reorganization
  • Counsel to Unsecured Creditors Committee of Rennie Petroleum Corporation (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Richmond Division)
 

bankruptcy litigation

  • Special litigation counsel to bankruptcy trustee for a large furniture retailer to pursue avoidance actions and D&O claims (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Richmond Division) and recovered over $5 million for the estate
  • Special litigation counsel to bankruptcy trustee in a mortgage fraud case (Bankr. E.D. Va. – Alexandria Division) and recovered over $7 million for the estates through pursuit of avoidance claims
 

commercial litigation

  • Counsel to government contractor in successful litigation resulting in judgment for over $2 million in damages for breach of indemnity and fraud related to acquisition of business


bankruptcy Opinions

  • In re Blue Ridge Limousine and Tour Service, Inc., 2014 WL 4101595 (Bankr. E.D. Va. August 20, 2014) (represented debtor)
  • In re: Thoburn Limited Partnership, 513 B.R. 887 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2013) (represented debtors)
  • Allen v. Park Place Condo. Ass'n (In re Allen), 2011 Bankr. LEXIS 2217 (E.D. Va. June 2, 2011) (represented condominium association)
  • Gold v. Sovereign Bank (In re Taneja), 453 B.R. 618 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2011)(represented chapter 11 trustee)
  • Smoot v Tavenner, 2006 U.S. App. LEXIS 13366 (4th Cir. May 30, 2006) (represented chapter 7 trustee)
  • Ruck v. Tavenner, 2006 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22493 (E.D. Va. 2006) (represented chapter 7 trustee)
  • In re Epley, 2005 Bankr. LEXIS (Bankr. E.D. Va. Dec. 28, 2005) (represented chapter 7 trustee)
  • In re Tobacco Road Phase IA, LLP, 338 B.R. 684 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2005) (represented chapter 11 debtor)
  • Lubman v. C.A. Guard Masonry Contrs., Inc. (In re Gem Constr. Corp. of Va.), 2000 Bankr. LEXIS 1769 (Bankr. E.D. Va. Jan. 11, 2000) (represented chapter 7 trustee)
 

Other Opinions

  • Caudill v. County of Dinwiddie, 259 Va. 785, 529 S.E.2d 313 (2000) (securities litigation)
  • Hayes v. 4 E Corp., 2000 Va. App. LEXIS 23 (Va. App. 2000) (workers’ compensation)
  • Walker v. Mason, 257 Va. 655, 10 S.E.2d 734 (1999) (personal injury)
  • Bass v. City of Richmond Police Dep’t, 258 Va. 103, 515 S.E.2d 557 (1999) (workers’ compensation)
  • Augusta County Sheriff’s Dep’t v. Overbey, 254 Va. 522, 492 S.E.2d 631 (1997) (workers’ compensation)
  • Lindenfeld v. City of Richmond Sheriff’s Office, 25 Va. App. 775, 492 S.E.2d 506 (1997) (workers’ compensation)
INSIGHTS

Articles & Publications

“Rewarding Good Behavior: Courts Should Approve Exculpation for the Pre-Petition Conduct of RSA Parties,” with Alexandra DeSimone, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal (July 2022)

"Five Things You Need to Know About Your Customer in Bankruptcy," (November 17, 2020)

“Strategies for Exposing Bias in an Opposing Expert Witness” with Jennifer E. Wuebker, Bankruptcy Law News, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Spring 2017)

“Recent Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure” with Aaron Casagrande, Bankruptcy Law News, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Spring 2016)

“Bullock v. BankChampaign: Supreme Court Establishes a Heightened Standard for Determining “Defalcation” by a Fiduciary Under 11 U.S.C. Section 523(a)(4)” with Justin P. Fasano, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Fall 2013)

“Required Reading for Banks and Other Secured Lenders:  In Re Tousa, Inc., 680 F.3d 1298 (11th Cir. 2012)” with Richard Maxwell, Fee Simple, Real Property Section, Virginia State Bar (Spring 2013)
 

“Stern v. Marshall in Virginia” with David W. Gaffey, Bankruptcy Law News, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Winter 2013) 

“Getting Your Money: Victim’s Pursuit of Claims Against Third Parties in Ponzi Schemes; Madoff Courts Toss Claims Against Banks”, Commercial Fraud Committee Newsletter, American Bankruptcy Institute (February 2012)

“Three Liens Under Virginia Law that May be Recorded Post-Petition Under Sec. 362(b)(3)” with Aaron L. Casagrande, Bankruptcy Law News, Bankruptcy Law Section, Virginia State Bar (Winter/Spring 2009) 

“Revoking the Debtor’s Discharge under Sec. 727(d)(3)” with Tara L. Elgie, Bankruptcy Litigation Committee Newsletter, American Bankruptcy Institute (January 2007)

Presentations & Seminars

“Ethics:  Use of Artificial Intelligence in Bankruptcy Practice” – Panelist at the 39th Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (September 2024)

“Understanding Subchapter V” – Panelist at the Virginia CLE’s Annual Bankruptcy Practice Seminar 2024 (March 2024)

“Commercial Real Estate Workouts” – Panelist at the 38th Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (September 2023)

“Ethical Implications on the Use of AI in Legal Practice” – Panelist at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2023 Mid-Atlantic Bankruptcy Workshop (August 2023)

"Bankruptcy Law Update" – Presenter at the Continuing Legal Education Weekend for the Association of Commerical Finance Attorneys (May 2023)

"Fee-Application/Compensation Issues" – Panelist with Hon. Michael B. Kaplan, Monique B. DiSabatino, Timothy Fox, Paul H. Deutch (Moderator) at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s 15th Annual Mid-Atlantic Bankruptcy Workshop (August 2019)

“Recent Caselaw Update” – Panelist with Hon. Paul S. Black and Hannah W. Hutman, Annual Bankruptcy Practice Seminar 2019 (March 2019)

“Hot Topics – Discussion of Various Complex Legal Issues in Commercial and Bankruptcy Cases” – Panelist with Hon. Paul S. Black and Kelly M. Barnhart, 33rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (November 2018)

“Bankruptcy Law Primer for the Non-Bankruptcy Attorney” – Panelist with Ann B. Brogan and Patrick Keith, VBA Summer Meeting (August 2018)

“A Primer on the Uniform Voidable Transactions Act: Substance, Implementation and Legal Interpretation” – Panelist with Leanne Gould, Prof. Kenneth C. Kettering, Erika Lynn Morabito and Thomas R. Walker, American Bankruptcy Institute’s 2018 Annual Spring Meeting (April 2018)

“Ethics:  Getting Paid in Large, Small, and Converted Cases” – Panelist with Hon. Keith L. Phillips and Joseph Guzinski, Esq., 32nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (September 2017)

“Structured Dismissals and Gifting In Chapter 11” – Panelist with Hon. Brian F. Kenney, 31st  Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (September 2016)

Effective Bankruptcy Mediation: Not Just A Litigation Shortcut and Electronic Discovery Issues In Bankruptcy Cases – Panelist with Hon. Frank J. Santoro and Richard Wasserman, Esq., 30th Annual Mid-Atlantic Institute on Bankruptcy and Reorganization Practice (September 2015)


“Modern Fraudulent Transfer Litigation” – Panelist with Hon. Margaret Dee McGarity and Ronald R. Peterson, Esq., Spring Seminar of National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (April 2014)

“When a Chapter 11 Case Goes Bad” – Panelist with Hon. Robert G. Mayer and Kenneth M. Misken, Esq., Virginia CLE’s Hot Topics in Bankruptcy Law (March 2014)

“Bankruptcy Ethics: NOT an Oxymoron” – Panelist with Augustus C. Epps, Jr., Esq. and Sheila deLa Cruz, Esq., VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (May 2013)

“Ethics of Representing Debtors and Estates in Bankruptcy” – Panelist with Hon. Stephen S. Mitchell, Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association (March 2013)

“Bankruptcy Litigation:  A Discussion of Prima Facie Cases, Affirmative Defenses, and Related Issues” – Panelist with Augustus C. Epps, Jr., Esq. and Sheila deLa Cruz, Esq., VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (May 2012)

“New Developments and Strategies in Bankruptcy Preference Defense” – Panelist for ABA Webinar (February 2012)

“Trial Practice, Stipulation and Presentation of Evidence” – Panelist with Hon. Frank J. Santoro and Tyler P. Brown, Esq., 20th Annual Tidewater Bankruptcy Bar Association Seminar (February 2012)

“To Be or Not To Be Employed in Bankruptcy:  A Consideration of Ethical Issues” – Panelist with Hon. William F. Stone, Jr. and Robert S. Westermann, Esq., VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (May 2011)

“Ethics ‘Stew’ – A Smorgasbord of Issues involving Ethics in Bankruptcy” – Panelist with Hon. Stephen S. Mitchell, VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (May 2010)

“Selling, Buying and Keeping Technology Licenses in Bankruptcy” – Panelist with Douglas R. Gooding, Committee Educational Session (Technology and Telecommunications) Spring 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Bankruptcy Institute

“Current Issues involving Ethics in Bankruptcy” – Panelist with Hon. William F. Stone, Jr. and Karen M. Crowley, VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (April 2009) 

“Bankruptcy Basics – a Primer” – Presenter, Lexwork International (October 2008)

“Post-Judgment Collections & Bankruptcy Issues” – Presenter, NBI Collections Seminar (October 2007)

“Bankruptcy Law Essentials for the Employment Law Generalist” – Panelist with Hon. William F. Stone, Jr., and Blackwell N. Shelley, Jr., VBA Annual Meeting (January 2007)

“Bankruptcy Law Essentials for the Employment Law Generalist” – Panelist with Hon. Kevin R. Huennekens and Blackwell N. Shelley, Jr., VBA 36th Annual Conference on Labor Relations and Employment Law (October 2006)

“The Three Phrases No One Wants to Hear: Conflict of Interest, Inadequate Disclosure, and Disgorgement of Fees” –  Presenter, VBA Bankruptcy Law Conference (April 2006)

“No Good Deeds Go Unpunished – Bankruptcy Issues in Real Estate” – Contributor and Panelist, 22nd Annual Real Estate Practice (2004)

ARTICLES

July 21, 2022

Rewarding Good Behavior: Courts Should Approve Exculpation for the Pre-Petition Conduct of RSA Parties

The rationale for exculpation is straightforward: if you contribute to or participate in the debtor’s reorganization efforts, you should not face liability for your good-faith efforts.  This protection fosters a fair, transparent restructuring process by reducing barriers to entry and incentivizes stakeholders to play a part in the development of a confirmable plan.  Without exculpation, key creditors and competent professionals may shy away from the bankruptcy process, which would undermine the main purpose of chapter 11–achieving a successful restructuring.
November 17, 2020

Five Things You Need to Know About Your Customer in Bankruptcy

This year has presented unique challenges for business owners and management.  The economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has driven people to work remotely, caused companies to curtail capital spending and hiring, and even led to reductions in force.  Additionally, the pandemic has pushed many distressed businesses over the edge and into bankruptcy, resulting in a sharp increase in Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy filings. According to data compiled by Epiq Systems, Inc., the number of Chapter 11 commercial bankruptcy cases filed through October 2020 (6,081 cases) exceeded the total for all of 2019 (5,519 cases).  For many businesses, having a customer, client, or contract-counter party file for bankruptcy will be a reality if it hasn’t happened already.  This article will highlight various aspects of bankruptcy law and provide some practical pointers for a business dealing with a bankrupt business partner (“Customer”).
August 12, 2013

Unwanted Disclosure: New Chapter 11 Rules Require Law Firms To Reveal All Their Fees

By: Correy E. Stephenson
Virginia Lawyers Weekly

...The new guidelines "will require bankruptcy lawyers to do things that we have not necessarily done before," said Chirstopher A. Jones in Falls Church. "This is a new level of administrative burden and, depending on the size and complexity of the case, could be very significant."

...Jones estimated that over the last five years in Virginia, no more than 10 cases would qualify, leaving the existing fee guidelines in place for the remaining majority of Chapter 11 cases.

August 17, 2023 - Honors & Awards

A Record 87 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2024, Ten Selected as “Ones to Watch”

87 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 (copyright 2023 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). New practice areas of recognition include CleanTech Law and Entertainment and Sports Law. The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the Best Lawyers website, at bestlawfirms.com.
June 1, 2023 - Honors & Awards

Chambers Honors Whiteford in 14 Practice Areas

Whiteford is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2023 list of leading firms and business lawyers.
August 18, 2022 - Honors & Awards

73 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2023, Six Selected as “Lawyer of the Year”

73 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (copyright 2022 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
June 1, 2022 - Honors & Awards

Chambers Honors Whiteford in 14 Practice Areas

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2022 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 29 attorneys in 14 practice areas at the National and State level.
August 19, 2021 - Honors & Awards

75 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2022, Eight Named “Ones to Watch”

A record 75 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2022 (copyright 2021 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
April 23, 2021 - Honors & Awards

Chambers Honors Whiteford in 11 Practice Areas

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2021 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 25 attorneys in 11 practice areas in 3 states and the District of Columbia.
August 20, 2020 - Honors & Awards

71 Whiteford Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2021, Six Named “Lawyer of the Year”

A record 71 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021 (copyright 2020 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.
April 22, 2020 - Honors & Awards

Chambers Honors Whiteford in 10 Practice Areas

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2020 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes 23 attorneys in 10 practice areas in 3 states and the District of Columbia.
August 15, 2018 - Honors & Awards

57 WTP Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2019, Four Named "Lawyer of the Year"

57 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2019 (copyright 2018 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and Washington offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site.
August 15, 2017 - Honors & Awards

59 WTP Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2018, Two Named "Lawyer of the Year"

59 lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018 (copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices. Client comments are posted on the U.S. News & Best Lawyers web site, at bestlawfirms.com.

In addition, two lawyers were selected as “Lawyer of the Year” for their particular areas of practice.

May 30, 2017 - Honors & Awards

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston and 29 Lawyers Honored by Chambers and Partners

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has once again ranked the firm highly in its 2017 list of leading firms and business lawyers. This year’s recognition includes a record 29 attorneys in 4 states, the District of Columbia and Afghanistan. 

August 15, 2016 - Honors & Awards

59 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America, 2017, Eight Named as "Lawyers of the Year"

Fifty-nine lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017 (copyright 2016 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices.

In addition, eight lawyers were selected as “Lawyers of the Year” for their particular areas of practice. 

April 27, 2015 - Honors & Awards

Five WTP Lawyers Named to Virginia Super Lawyers and Michael Hastings Again Named to "Top 100"

Whiteford Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Michael Hastings, Bradford F. Englander and Christopher A. Jones have again been selected as Super Lawyers in Virginia, and Justin Fasano and Brandy Rapp have again been selected as Rising Stars.  In addition, Mr. Hastings was named to the “Top 100” list for all practice areas in Virginia for the second year in a row.

March 4, 2015 - Honors & Awards

Three WTP Partners Named among Virginia's "2014 LEGAL ELITE" for Bankruptcy/Creditors' Rights

Three partners in the Business Reorganizations & Bankruptcy group at Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP have been named by Virginia Business as among the state’s top ten vote-getting “Legal Elite” in the field of Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights. 
Bradford F. Englander and Christopher A. Jones are based in the firm’s Falls Church office; Michael E. Hastings is based in the Roanoke office.  This was the first listing for Mr. Englander.
August 20, 2014 - Honors & Awards

63 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Four Named as "Lawyers of the Year"

Sixty-three lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015 (copyright 2014 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices.

In addition, four lawyers were selected as “Lawyers of the Year” in the Baltimore region for their particular areas of practice.

July 23, 2014 - Honors & Awards

Five WTP Lawyers Named to Virginia Super Lawyers and Michael Hastings Named to "Top 100"

Whiteford Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Michael Hastings, Bradford F. Englander and Christopher A. Jones have again been selected as Super Lawyers in Virginia, and Justin Fasano and Brandy Rapp have been selected as Rising Stars.  In addition, Mr. Hastings was named to the “Top 100” list for all practice areas in Virginia.

December 30, 2013 - Honors & Awards

Christopher Jones Selected As One Of Virginia's "Legal Elite"

Christopher A. Jones, a partner in the Business Reorganizations & Bankruptcy group at Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP, has been selected by Virginia Business as one of the state’s top ten vote-getting “Legal Elite” in the field of Bankruptcy/Creditors’ Rights.

In addition, he received a personal profile by the publication, including highlights of an interview they conducted with him.

August 15, 2013 - Honors & Awards

61 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America; Nine Named as "Lawyers of the Year"

Sixty-one lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 (copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.). The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices, including the firm's new Roanoke office.

In addition, nine lawyers were selected as “Lawyers of the Year” in their jurisdictions and areas of practice.

December 31, 2012 - Honors & Awards

Sixty-Four Whiteford Attorneys Named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that 64 of its attorneys are listed among the 2013 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in three states.

The firm is particularly proud of the young lawyers who are recognized as “Rising Stars”; the four partners who are listed in the Top 100 in Maryland – Edward Buxbaum, Edwin Fee, William Ryan, and Dwight Stone; and the 16 who are named for the first time this year.

October 17, 2012 - Honors & Awards

60 Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America Five Named as "Lawyers of the Year"

Sixty lawyers from Whiteford, Taylor & Preston have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 (copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken S.C.).

This represents an increase of seven over last year.  The lawyers selected are based in the firm’s Maryland, Washington and Virginia offices.

In addition, five lawyers were selected as “Lawyers of the Year” in their jurisdictions and areas of practice.

July 10, 2012 - Honors & Awards

Three WTP Lawyers Named to Virginia Super Lawyers

Whiteford Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Raymond J. Diaz, Bradford F. Englander and Christopher A. Jones have again been selected as Super Lawyers in Virginia.

Mr. Diaz is a well-known lawyer in the field of Community Associations law, who is admitted to practice in Virginia, Washington, D.C., West Virginia and Maryland.

February 5, 2009 - News

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Obtains $6.625 Million Recovery for Bankrupt Furniture Manufacturer and Retailer from Directors and Certain Officers

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP's (WTP) pursuit of claims against the former directors and certain officers of The Rowe Companies and its two subsidiaries, Rowe Furniture, Inc. and Storehouse, Inc., has resulted in a $6.625 million settlement for the firm's clients, Donald F. King, the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee of Rowe Furniture, Inc., and Guy A. Davis, the Chief Liquidation Officer of bankrupt Storehouse, Inc. and the Liquidating Trustee of The Rowe Companies.

February 27, 2008 - News

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston Increases Its Number of Falls Church Attorneys and Expands Its Northern Virginia Location

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP (WTP) has expanded its Falls Church office - by increasing the number of attorneys and enlarging its office space. Glenn R. Bonard, Eileen Morgan Johnson, Thomas Mugavero, Christy Richardson, and Andrew J. Terrell have joined Raymond J. Diaz, Michael Gartner, Christopher A. Jones, Katherine McCarthy, Edward J. O'Connell, and Eric A. Vendt in WTP's offices at 3190 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 300, Falls Church, VA 22042.

August 3, 2007 - News

Christopher Jones Joins Whiteford, Taylor & Preston

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston (WTP) is pleased to welcome Christopher A. Jones, Esq. as Partner in the firm's Bankruptcy section.  Stationed in the firm's new Falls Church office, Jones is formerly of LeClair Ryan in Richmond, Virginia, and has a wealth of experience in handling insolvency matters for both debtors and creditors, as well as handling complex commercial litigation.