Amy Denton Mayer
Partner
Amy Denton Mayer is a partner on the firm’s Business Reorganization Team in the Tampa office. She has more than two decades of experience representing debtors, creditors, committees, trustees, assignees, purchasers, and other stakeholders in complex bankruptcy cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13, as well as in assignments for the benefit of creditors and out-of-court workouts.
Amy also serves as a Subchapter V Trustee in the Middle District of Florida and has been appointed in over 140 cases—more than any other trustee in the country. She frequently acts as a court-appointed examiner and post-confirmation fiduciary, and regularly appears in contested matters and bankruptcy appeals. Her industry experience spans real estate, healthcare, construction, hospitality, agriculture, and consumer products.
Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law and a Certified Public Accountant, Amy is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a Senior Fellow of the Trial Law Institute, and a member of the Litigation Counsel of America. She is a frequent speaker and author on bankruptcy topics and was recognized by the American Bankruptcy Institute as a “40 Under 40” honoree and by IWIRC Florida as a Trailblazer.
Representative Matters 
Mrs. Mayer has served as lead counsel or has had an active involvement in the following:
- iCoreConnect Inc. and iCore Midco Inc. a publicly traded company and it’s wholly-owned subsidiary, which operate a cloud-based software and technology company that specializes in providing HIPAA-compliant software-as-a-service solutions to healthcare providers across the United States.
- Feltrim Tuscany Preserve LLC, a central Florida based real estate development and investment company.
- EGV Holdings, LLC, a central Florida based producer of small batch USDA-certified Organic, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, American-made vodka.
- McKenzie Contracting, LLC, a Tampa based site development and underground utilities contractor.
- GNSP Corp d/b/a RX Oasis, a Tampa neighborhood compounding pharmacy.
- Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in a debt for equity swap in the Subchapter V case filed by BPI Sports, LLC.
- Sago Ventures, LLC, a mobile home park operator in Plant City.
- Realmark Marina Grill, LLC, Realmark Parking Services One, LLC, Realmark Parking Services Two, LLC, owners of waterfront property leased to Rumrunners, LLC and parking garages in the Cape Harbour Marina condominium community.
- HDIP, Inc., a Sarasota based manufacturer and distributor of endurable concrete finishing products.
- Simplyfit, LLC, a Largo based Anytime Fitness franchisee.
- Soto’s Auto and Truck Repairs Service, Inc., a Tampa based family-owned diesel truck and heavy equipment repair company.
- Plumbing Professionals of Florida, Inc., a locally owned and operated plumbing contractor.
- B-Line Carriers, Inc., the premier fuel transport and logistics carrier for the southeastern United States.
- VarTek, L.L.C., a manufacturer of reinforced hose and non-reinforced tubing products.
- Barker Boatworks, LLC, a custom boat builder headquartered in Sarasota, Florida.
- Several individual Chapter 11 debtors including physicians, farmers, and business owners.
- C & D Fruit and Vegetable Co., Inc. and Trio Farms, LLC, which own and farm more than 300 acres in Manatee County.
- A & K Energy Conservation, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive lighting maintenance, relamping, and energy services solutions with approximately $18 million in revenues.
- Angela Welch, Chapter 7 Trustee and Chapter 11 Trustee in various cases.
- Creditor in Walker Renaissance Manufacturing, Inc.
- Various creditors in state court collection matters.
- Michael Moecker & Associates in its capacity as assignee in several assignment for the benefit of creditors cases.
- Physician’s Choice Laboratory Services, LLC, as assignor in an assignment for the benefit of creditors case.
- Len-Tran, Inc. d/b/a Turner Tree and Landscape, a landscaping, hardscaping, and irrigation company located in Bradenton, FL.
- Several guarantors in bankruptcy cases filed by entities they own or control.
- Several creditors in bankruptcy cases.
- Grainger Farms, Inc. and its affiliates, which own and farm approximately 5,000 acres in Collier, Hendry, and Manatee counties.
- Plaintiffs in a state court action for fraud and other tortious conduct.
- Creditor in GPI Manufacturing, LLC and GPI Custom Gunworks, LLC, a gun manufacturer.
- Creditors in WRS Holding Company and its subsidiaries, which provide environmental remediation and civil construction services.
- Crofton & Sons, Inc. and Crofton L&D Meats Holdings, LLC, family-owned meat processors and distributors.
- Howard Avenue Station, LLC, lessee of real property located in the Soho district of Tampa.
- RGR Watkins, LLC, the owner of a 500,000 square foot commercial office park located in Norcross, Georgia.
- USA Broadmoor, LLC, the owner of a 384-unit apartment complex.
- Agri-source Fuels, LLC, a producer of biodiesel and refined glycerin.
- Premier Construction Group, LLC, a real estate development company.
- Secured creditor in MJH Properties, Inc., which owns and manages several multi-family residential properties.
- Flesher Windows, Inc., a window manufacturer.
- GunnAllen Financial, Inc., a brokerage and investment firm.
- PlanFirst Financial Solutions, Inc. and its affiliates, debt consolidation and solutions companies.
- Oikon Hotels Destin, LLC, a Hampton Inn franchised hotel.
- Laketown Wharf Marketing Corporation n/k/a Laketown Wharf, LLC, the owner of a condominium project located in Panama City Beach.
- 23 Dunkin Donuts franchised restaurants in Southwest Florida.
- Turtle Creek, Ltd., the owner of an affordable housing apartment complex.
- Arlington Ridge LLC, and its affiliates, owners and developers of a residential community.
- Sam Seltzer’s Steak Houses of America Inc. and its affiliates, owners and operators of 15 Sam Seltzer’s Steakhouses.
- Suncoast Roofers Supply Inc., a roofing supply company.
- Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors and subsequently the Chapter 11 Trustee for Skyway Communications Holding Corp.
- Langford-Leake Group, Inc. and its affiliates, owners of 4 Sonic® franchised restaurants.
- Habana Hospital Pharmacy, Inc., a Tampa compounding pharmacy.
- Mack Farms, Inc., a substantial potato and watermelon farming operation located in Polk County, Florida.
- Deb-Lyn, Inc., the owner of 12 Burger King® franchised restaurants.
- Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Esther Weisman Enterprises, Inc., a Tampa based jewelry retailer.
- Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in Parkstone Medical Information Systems, Inc.
- Battery Park Industries, Inc. f/k/a Moltech Power Systems, Inc., a battery cell manufacturer.
- Several real estate developers and home builders in out-of-court workouts and state court foreclosure and deficiency proceedings.
Community Activities / Associations
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Senior Fellow, Trial Law Institute
- Member, Litigation Counsel of America
- Chair and Member of the Board of Directors, Florida Network of the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, 2024-2025
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
- Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Member, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Member, Turnaround Management Association and it’s Program Committee and TMA Network of Women Sub-Committee
- Vice Chair, Florida Network of the Internal Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, 2022-2023
- Secretary, Florida Network of the Internal Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation, 2020-2021
- Former Associate Member, C.H. Ferguson-M.E. White American Inn of Court
- Partnership Chair, Board of Directors for the Accounting Circle, University of South Florida, 2007-2008
- Chair, Board of Directors for the Accounting Circle, University of South Florida, 2006-2007
- Member, Advisory Council for the School of Accountancy, University of South Florida, 2006-2007
- President, Whispering Lakes Homeowners’ Association, 1998-1999
- Volunteer, Metropolitan Ministries
- Volunteer, Samaritan’s Purse International Disaster Relief
- Volunteer, The Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Pro Se Assistance Clinic
- Volunteer, Bay Area Legal Services
- Member, Hyde Park United Methodist Church
- Former Sunday School Worship Leader, Hyde Park United Methodist Church
- Former Co-Chair, Grady Elementary After School Club Program
- Former Member, American Taekwondo Association
- Former Member, Community Service Committee, Hillsborough County Bar Association
Awards & Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2020-2026
- Chambers & Partners, “America’s Leading Lawyers for Business” in Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2015-2025
- International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (“IWIRC”) Florida Network’s 2022 Trailblazer Award
- American Bankruptcy Institute (“ABI”) 40 Under 40 Honoree, 2019
- Gold Letter Award recipient 2012, Pro Bono Committee for the Thirteenth Judicial