Josh Flood is an associate in the firm’s Business Restructuring and Bankruptcy group with experience representing financial institutions and creditors in a variety of contexts. He assists clients, including bankruptcy plan agents and receivers, in all aspects of bankruptcy, restructuring, and related litigation.

Prior to joining Sussman Shank, he worked on lending, financial transactions, and bankruptcy issues at the Atlanta office of Greenberg Traurig LLP. Before that, he advised financial institutions and non-bank lenders on consumer financial services laws and regulations at Buckley LLP in Washington, D.C.

I bring broad experience of the intersection of law and finance to thoroughly analyze my clients’ issues and help them achieve their goals. I have helped large and small businesses as they have faced “bet the company” legal proceedings. In addition to making people comfortable with negotiating the courts and bankruptcy system, I have advised clients dealing with every level of federal, state, and local government. This broad experience means that I always consider the long-term effects of decisions. I understand the larger systems and forces that shape a business’s finances and how to work with lenders, the government, and courts to achieve success for my clients.

  • Represented the receiver in a highly contested liquidation of a sub-division, working with creditors and local government to maximize estate returns and achieve receivership goals.
  • Assisted an agricultural client (engaged in cattle ranching and crop production) with emergency bankruptcy pleadings, helping to facilitate the way to successful resolutoin of multi-million-dollar bankruptcy litigation.
  • Served on the legal team for the lender providing debtor-possession financing in a national Chapter 11 case of a trucking and logistics company. Worked closely with debtor, other secured creditors, and the unsecured creditors’ committee through plan confirmation, resulting in a successful outcome for the client.
  • Assisted in the successful Subchapter V Chapter 11 bankruptcy of a local Portland labor union.
  • Served on the legal team for the Plan Administrator of a large potato farming operation, generating over $25 million through the liquidation of over 16 adversary proceedings. Recoveries resulted in significant distributions to creditors across nine classes of claims, including unsecured creditors.
  • Advised a fintech lender in connection with a state attorney general investigation.
  • Represented banks and non-bank lenders in responding to federal investigations related to consumer financial regulatory violations, including TILA/RESPA, fair lending, and Regulation B.

  • “Bankruptcy Basics for Business Lawyers,” OSB Business Law Annual meeting and CLE (2024)
  • “Treatment of State and Local Taxes in Bankruptcy,” Oregon State Association of County Assessors (2024)
  • “Let’s Make a Deal: Asset Purchases in Bankruptcy, Strategies, Procedure, and Benefits,” Oregon State Bar (2021)

PERSONAL INTERESTS

I love to cook and eat, whether it’s at home or out exploring Portland through its marvelous restaurants. Recently, I made a delicious beef bourguignon using locally raised beef and a Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley. For eating out, the pizza at No Saint on Killingsworth is a stand out, even in the competitive world of Portland pizza. I also love to get outside, especially exploring Mt. Hood, including skiing Meadows in the winter or hiking the Salmon River Trail in warmer weather with my wife Maggie and two dogs, Peppadew and Louie.

Josh Flood Personal Interests