New Appointments
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Hon. Robert M. Matson Appointed in Georgia
The Hon. Robert M. Matson was appointed to the Middle District of Georgia on Monday, April 15, 2024. Judge Matson was a partner at the law firm of Akin, Webster & Matson, P.C. in Macon, Georgia representing debtors, trustees and creditors in chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy cases. He was a Chapter 7 panel trustee…
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Hon. Christopher Bradley Appointed in Texas
The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has appointed Judge Christopher Bradley as a Bankruptcy Judge in the Western District of Texas. He replaces Hon. Christopher Mott. Judge Bradley was a law professor at the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law from 2016-23 and briefly as a professor of law at the University of Florida…
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Hon. Suzana Krstevski Koch Appointed in Ohio
On September 26, 2023, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals appointed Judge Suzana Krstevski Koch as a Bankruptcy Judge in the Northern District of Ohio effective October 2, 2023. She replaces Hon. Arthur Harris. Judge Krstevski Koch previously served as an Assistant US Attorney.
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Hon. John C. Melaragno Appointed to the Bench in PA
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce John C. Melaragno, Esq. has taken his oath of office as the new Bankruptcy Judge for our Court. Judge Melaragno will oversee the Erie Division of the Court handling cases throughout all of Western Pennsylvania. Judge Melaragno was a founding…
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Radel Appointed to Bench in ND New York
Patrick G. Radel has been appointed as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of New York in Albany. He replaces Judge Diane Davis. Mr. Radel is a partner at Getnick Livingston Atkinson & Priore, LLP, located in Utica, New York. Prior to joining the firm in 2004, Mr. Radel served as a…
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New Judge Appointed to SD Florida
On May 22, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals appointed Judge Corali Lopez-Castro (vice Judge A. Jay Cristol) as a Bankruptcy Judge in the Southern District of Florida effective May 30, 2023. Judge Lopez-Castro is Florida’s first Hispanic bankruptcy judge. She fills the vacancy created following the retirement of Chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Emeritus…