About James P. Moloy

James Moloy is a partner in the Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Group of Bose McKinney & Evans LLP, with a focus on corporate bankruptcy issues and loan workouts. He has participated in complex Chapter 11 cases involving electric utilities, motorsports, transportation and logistics, automotive manufacturing and mass torts. Jim also represents clients in commercial and business transactions, including loan documentation. Additionally, he has significant experience handling appeals, including successful appeals before the Indiana Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit.

Honors / Awards

Best Lawyers Indianapolis Lawyer of the Year (Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2026), (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2016, 2018) and (Litigation-Bankruptcy, 2015, 2019 and 2024); The Best Lawyers in America (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2007-2026), (Bet-the-Company Litigation, 2019-2026) and (Litigation-Bankruptcy, 20011-2026);; Indiana Super Lawyers (2004-2020); AV Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell; Indianapolis Bar Foundation Distinguished fellow

Appearances / Publications

Jim is a regular speaker at the Annual Bankruptcy Institute, presented by the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, in the area of business bankruptcy.

 

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Areas of Law

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    • Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
    • Bankruptcy Litigation and Commercial Appellate Advocacy
    • Business Financial Restructuring and Workouts
    • Business Services
    • Commercial Lending
    • Commercial Loan Foreclosure and Enforcement
    • Financial Institutions

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Bose McKinney & Evans LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: In re USA Gymnastics, Case No. 18-09108 (Bankr. S.D. Ind. 2018) (co-counsel for insurer in Chapter 11 case resolving mass tort claims)
    In re hhgregg, Inc., Case No. 17-01302 (Bankr. S.D. Ind. 2017) (defended former officers
    director from creditors committee's fiduciary duty claims)
    Gibson v. Tucker, 478 B.R. 906 (S.D. Ind. 2012) (represented a trustee on appeal from the entry of a bankruptcy court judgment setting aside fraudulent conveyances. In a case of first impression in this district, the district court construed Stern v. Marshall (U.S. 2011)
    held that although Article I bankruptcy courts lack constitutional authority to enter final judgment on fraudulent conveyance claims, the parties may consent to the exercise of such authority.)
    Precision Industries, Inc. v. Qualitech Steel SBQ, LLC, 327 F.3d 537 (7th Cir. 2003) (deciding issue of first impression at circuit level, held that sale of assets under 363 allowed sale free of tenant's possessory interest)
    Matter of Cajun Elec. Power Co-op, Inc., 109 F.3d 248 (5th Cir. 1997) (represented rural electric coops in contesting federal government's right to preempt state jurisdiction over rates charged by Chapter 11 debtor-utility)
    Matter of Wabash Valley Power Ass'n, Inc., 72 F.3d 1305 (7th Cir. 1995) (defended confirmation of nonprofit electric utility's plan over objections of the federal government that the plan violated the absolute priority rule)
    In re Roberts, 431 B.R. 914 (Bankr. S.D. Ind. 2010) (construing 11 U.S.C. 1328(a)(4), court held that a pre-petition judgment is not a prerequisite to nondischargeability of damages from willful/malicious personal injuries)
    Equicor Development, Inc. v. Westfield-Washington Twp. Plan Com'n, 758 N.E.2d 34 (Ind. 2001) (obtained reversal for client developer from plan commission's disapproval of plat)
    Brewer v. EMC Mortgage Corp., 743 N.E.2d 322 (Ind. App. 2001) (successfully represented mortgagee's claim to tax sale proceeds)
    Finucane v. Union Planters, N.A., 732 N.E.2d 175 (Ind. App. 2000) (successfully represented mortgagee in setting aside sheriff's sale over objections of buyer)
    In re Amcast Automotive of Indiana, Inc., Case No. 05-33322 (Bankr. S.D. Ind. 2005) (co-counsel for debtor, tier one supplier to GM)
    In re American Commercial Lines, LLC, Case No. 03-90305 (Bankr. S.D. Ind. 2003) (co-counsel for unsecured creditors committee in reorganization of barge company)
    In re CART, Inc., Case No. 03-23385 (Bankr. S.D. Ind. 2003) (represented buyers in contested auction of CART racing assets)
    In re American General Financial Center, 99-92144 (Bankr. S.D. Ind. 1999) (represented official creditors committee)

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, Indiana
    United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
    United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
    Memberships

    Appointments / Memberships

    Member: Indianapolis and Indiana State Bar Associations
    American Bankruptcy Institute
    Scecina Memorial High School (various committees)

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    magna cum laude
    Other Education
    Indiana University - Bloomington
    Class of 1981
    B.S.
    with high distinction
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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    James P. Moloy is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Bose McKinney & Evans LLP has 100 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    James P. Moloy attended Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law - Indianapolis.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Bose McKinney & Evans LLP was established in 1955.
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