Jen McLemore – Richmond, VA

Strategic Counsel for Complex Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights

Jennifer McLain ‘Jen’ McLemore is a distinguished Partner at Williams Mullen in Richmond, Virginia, serving as a leading authority in the fields of bankruptcy and financial restructuring. With over two decades of experience, Jen has built a formidable reputation representing commercial creditors, financial institutions, and trustees in high-stakes insolvency matters. She is not just a Bankruptcy Lawyer; she is a strategic problem-solver who navigates the chaotic landscape of financial distress to recover assets and minimize losses for her clients. Her practice is national in scope, yet she remains a pillar of the Richmond legal community, recognized for her leadership and commitment to diversity in the profession.

Insolvency and Financial Litigation

Jen’s practice focuses on the complex intersection of finance and litigation. She serves as a Business Litigation Lawyer for matters involving:

• Creditors’ Rights: Protecting the interests of banks, credit unions, and landlords when borrowers file for bankruptcy.
• Chapter 11 Reorganization: Advising secured and unsecured creditors in corporate restructuring cases.
• Asset Recovery: Investigating and litigating avoidance actions, fraudulent transfers, and preference claims.
• Debtor-in-Possession Financing: Negotiating complex funding arrangements that allow businesses to operate while in bankruptcy.

A Leader in the Field

Jen McLemore’s excellence has been consistently recognized by top legal publications. She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights and is a Band-ranked attorney in Chambers USA. Beyond her casework, she is a champion for women in law, having founded the Virginia network of the International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC). If you need to find a lawyer who combines deep technical knowledge with unwavering advocacy, Jen McLemore is the partner you want in your corner. Hire an attorney who understands the nuances of the bankruptcy code and how to use them to your advantage.