Practice areas
Experienced working with lenders, borrowers, and creditors to create solutions that maximize the client's investment return and minimize the transactional risks. Bankruptcy experience includes prosecuting and defending complex adversary proceedings, claim litigation, stay relief actions, preferences and fraudulent transfers, first day motion practice, motions to appoint a trustee, asset valuation, lien avoidance, non-dischargeability defenses, plan and disclosure statemen
13 years
State and federal court litigation includes representing lenders, borrowers, private equity investment firms, healthcare facilities, medical field companies, electric and construction businesses, seasonal businesses, and a billion dollar publicly traded company.
19 years
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN | Active | 2008 | 07/18/2021 |
| FL | Membership Lapsed | 2002 | 06/11/2021 |
| Legal answers | 37 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Law Leader Rising | Nashville Post | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Emerge Law, PLC | 2012 - Present |
| Associate | MGLAW/Frost Brown Todd | 2008 - 2012 |
| JAG | United States Air Force | 2002 - 2008 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Bankruptcy Institute | Member - Litigation Committee | N/A |
| Nashville Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Tennessee Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Nashville Bar Association, Bankruptcy Court Committee | Chairman, Local Rules | N/A |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter | Recognizing Bankruptcy Fraud and Using Experts to Deal With It | N/A |
| Newsletter | Lender Beware: Your Foreclosure Might be a Preference | N/A |
| Newsletter | Stern v. Marshall - A Must-Read for Every Bankruptcy Litigator | N/A |
| Newsletter | Can an Employee Be Fired or a Job Applicant Be Rejected Because of a Bankruptcy Filing? The Anti-Discrimination Provisions of Section 525 of the Bankruptcy Code | N/A |
| Newsletter | Defending Against a Debt Collection Harassment Claim | N/A |
| Newsletter | The Inadvertent Receipt of Confidential Information and the Consequent Risk of Disqualification | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter | H1N1 (Swine Flu): An Employer's Guide to Avoiding Liability | N/A |
| Newsletter | Recognizing Bankruptcy Fraud and Using Experts to Deal With It | N/A |
| Newsletter | Uncontrollable Payroll Bleeding? Using Reductions in Hours, Mandatory Vacations, and Temporary Shutdowns as a Tourniquet | N/A |
| Newsletter | Recovering Damages for Emotional Injury - Expert Required? | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Owen School of Business | M.B.A. | 2014 |
| Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| Purdue University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FDCPA and Collecting the Judgment | Advanced Collection Strategies | 2014 |
| Webcast | Tenant Bankruptcy and Commercial Leases | N/A |
| CLE Presentation | Equitable Subordination and Recharacterization: Looming Bankruptcy Litigation Threats | N/A |
| CLE Presentation | Bankruptcy: Judicial Estoppel Issues | N/A |
| CLE Presentation | Preference Actions in Bankruptcy: Debtor Counsel's Perspective on Prosecuting & Defending | N/A |
| CLE Presentation | Executory Contracts in Bankruptcy: Navigating the Legal Ambiguities | N/A |
|---|---|---|
| CLE Presentation | Common Bankruptcy Questions for the Non-Bankruptcy Lawyer | N/A |
Andrew Reitz, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Jun 15, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Griffin is a great lawyer. We worked on a matter together and obtained excellent results. I highly recommend Griffin.
Joseph Prochaska, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Dec 2, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Straight forward and trustworthy in his dealings with opposing counsel; smart and zealous on behalf of his clients, while keeping the end result in mind. Very good lawyer to have on your side.
John O'Brien, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on May 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
John Fotopoulos, Litigation Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Excellent attorney!
Matthew Hardin, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Jun 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Griffin Dunham is an excellent business litigator and corporate bankruptcy attorney. He is an oustanding advocate for his clients while still maintaining the highest level of ethics in his practice. Griffin is at the top of his field and is often asked to speak to other attorneys regarding his areas of expertise. I recommend him highly.
Gordon Boutwell, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Jun 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Griffin is a very knowledgeable, experienced, and personable attorney. A consummate professional, he takes time to educate his clients and fellow attorneys on Chapter 11 bankruptcy and business litigation matters. He proficiently examines issues and carefully assesses possible solutions for his clients. I highly recommend Griffin and would readily refer clients to him because I know that he will take the utmost care of them.
Thomas Shumate, Litigation Attorney on Jun 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Griffin and I defended a case filed in federal court. He did a great job for his client. I was impressed with his attention to detail, knowledge of the law, and the zealous manner in which he represented his client. As co-counsel, I found him to be reasonable and easy to work with, which is fairly uncommon these days. I highly recommend him and would refer my clients to him if they were in need of his services.
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