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Austin McMullen is a board-certified Creditors’ Rights Specialist. He also regularly represents businesses in the highly regulated food and beverage industry and in other government affairs  matters.

As a Creditors’ Rights Specialist, Austin is one of a small but select group of Tennessee attorneys who have completed a rigorous certification process established by the American Board of Certification. Austin zealously represents his clients in bankruptcy, commercial and real estate litigation, workout, judgment enforcement and execution matters. He also serves as the receiver of distressed businesses to successfully resolve and satisfy creditor claims.

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Industries Already in Distress

In February, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report identified five industry sectors likely to see the greatest restructuring activity in 2020:

  • Energy
  • Retail
  • Dining and food service
  • Auto suppliers
  • Specialty