Heather L. Harmon

Counsel
Heather Harmon

Heather Harmon concentrates her practice in all aspects of commercial Chapter 11 debtor, creditors’ committee, and trustee bankruptcy matters. Heather frequently prosecutes and administers hundreds of claim objections and adversary cases simultaneously. She also counsels on the creation and maintenance of databases for the post-confirmation administration of cases, with thousands of claims, totaling in excess of $500 million. In addition, Heather regularly completes the financial analysis necessary to distribute millions of dollars to general unsecured creditors. She represents clients throughout the state of Florida and the District of Delaware.

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Credentials
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Education

  • J.D. With Honors University of Florida College of Law 2002
    • Teaching assistant, Legal Research and Writing
    • Teaching assistant, Appellate Advocacy Curriculums
    • Completed post-baccalaureate coursework in commercial real estate development and appraisal
  • B.S.B.A. Finance and Real Estate With Honors University of Florida Warrington College of Business 1999

Bar Admissions

  • Florida

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Member, Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida
  • Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Languages

  • English

Recognition
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  • Daily Business Review
    • Most Effective Lawyer, 2011 (Selected for her contribution to the successful reorganization of Fiddler's Creek, LLC, a luxury master-planned residential community in Naples, Florida)
    • Top Dealmaker of the Year, 2011 (Selected for her work on the fast-paced sale of assets in the Arch Aluminum Chapter 11 case)
    • Top Dealmaker of the Year Finalist, 2012
  • Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2009, 2012 – 2018