Josh Rataezyk

Bar Admissions

• Washington

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of Washington
• United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington
• United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Washington
• United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
• United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
• United States District Court, Western District of Washington

Education

• Gonzaga University, (J.D., cum laude)
• Yale University (B.A., History)

Awards & Recognition

• Snell & Wilmer COACH Award (2023)
• Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business®, Bankruptcy/Restructuring (2020-2024)
• The Best Lawyers in America®: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization (2023-2025)

Representative Matters

• Represented large corporation in defense of avoidance actions in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Representation of holder of multi-million dollar judgment in collection litigation in bankruptcy and state court involving appointment of chapter 11 trustee and conversion of bankruptcy case to chapter 7 and seeking denial of judgment debtor’s discharge in bankruptcy court.
• Represented apartment building owner in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings involving confirmation of Plan of Reorganization.
• Representation of general receiver with respect to preservation, marketing, and liquidation of 24-unit condominium development.
• Representation of general receiver with respect to liquidation of 30+ single-family residences in greater Portland area.
• Representation of large bank in lender liability action involving summary judgment on all claims in wrongful foreclosure action challenging creditor’s entitlement to enforce loan document.
• Representation of regional bank in state court collection action; including collection efforts on multi-million dollar judgment for secured creditor.
• Representation of construction lender in 30+ receivership actions and workouts involving real property collateral ranging in value from $500,000 to $25 million.

Previous Professional Experience

• Hillis Clark Martin & Peterson, P.S., Partner
• Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP, Partner
• GE Capital, Assistant General Counsel
• Snell & Wilmer, Associate

Professional Memberships and Activities

• King County Bar Association
• Washington State Bar Association

Community Involvement

• Issaquah Little League, Board Member (2011-2017)
• Youth sports coach (2010-2020)

Representative Presentations and Publications

• “Subchapter 5: Small Business Reorganization Act,” Presenter, Spring 2021
• “Opportunities in Distressed Real Estate Investing,” Presenter, HCMP Bankruptcy & Insolvency Webinar, (May 27, 2020)
• “Washington Receiverships,” Presenter, HCMP Lender Services Seminar (March 27, 2018)