John A. Roberts
Principal
jaroberts@semmes.com

Baltimore Office
Suite 1400
25 S. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.576.4845
410.539.4788 (Fax)

John Roberts has concentrated his practice in bankruptcy, creditors rights and commercial litigation for more than 20 years. He represents secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, debtors, landlords, asset purchasers, and creditors' committees in bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings in the bankruptcy courts in Baltimore and Greenbelt, Maryland. Mr. Roberts has managed litigation matters in the Bankruptcy Court and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and Maryland trial and appellate courts. Mr. Roberts also counsels and advises business and bank clients regarding all aspects of debtors' and creditors' rights, including workouts, reorganizations, and liquidations.

Prior to beginning his bankruptcy and creditors' rights practice, Mr. Roberts practiced law in public service, including serving as counsel to the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Employment and Training. He has lectured on bankruptcy and creditors' rights issues, and has co-authored professional development materials on Maryland Unemployment Insurance law.

John Roberts achieved an A/V® rating from Martindale Hubbell®, the highest possible peer review rating for ethics and legal ability.

Admitted

• 1981, Maryland
• 1981, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
• 1997, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Education

• University of Baltimore School of Law (J. D., 1981)
• University of California at Irvine (A.B., 1978)

Affiliations, Associations & Special Achievements

• American Bar Association
• Bankruptcy Bar Association of Maryland
• Baltimore City Bar Association
• Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, Board of Trustees (President)
• Big Ed's Band Foundation, Board of Trustees
• Maryland State Bar Association
• The Matt Katula Foundation, Board of Trustees (Secretary)