Michael Anthony

Shaw

His practice covers a wide spectrum of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights issues, including workouts, fraudulent conveyance actions, alter-ego claims, corporate veil piercing, and post-judgment collections. Tony has helped clients recover hundreds of millions of dollars in assets, securing numerous six-, seven-, and eight-figure judgments and settlements for creditors.

Licensed to represent clients in both state and federal courts across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, he routinely counsels clients concerning workouts and loan restructuring, and advises creditors in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings regarding preference actions, administrative expenses, executory contracts, and the automatic stay.

In addition to his litigation and restructuring work, Tony has a strong appellate practice, having represented clients before the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit; the Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi supreme courts; and multiple lower appellate courts in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. He has presented oral arguments in several state courts, including the Georgia Supreme Court. Tony also brings specialized knowledge involving the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA), advising clients on its impact to produce debtors and creditors.

He has been quoted by Al.com, is a frequent speaker on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights issues, and has been published multiple times in national journals.