Biography

Brad Swallow’s practice sits at the intersection of bankruptcy, insolvency, commercial litigation, and workouts. Admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1990 and the Maryland Bar in 1997, he represents clients in federal bankruptcy courts and state and federal courts throughout Maryland and Virginia with a direct, practical approach. 

Brad represents banks and financial institutions in commercial collection litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, and workout negotiations. He also has substantial experience on the debtor side, representing commercial debtors, trustees, landlords, and other parties in complex Chapter 11 cases, including structuring bankruptcy sales, negotiating reorganization plans, and handling adversary proceedings. Working on both sides gives him a well-rounded perspective that benefits clients at every stage. 

Brad is an active leader in the Maryland bankruptcy community. He currently serves as President-Elect of the Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association, has served on judicial selection committees for Maryland Bankruptcy Court vacancies, and participates as both a faculty member and Planning Committee member for the annual BBA Spring Break Retreat. 

Brad earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1990, where he was a Staff Editor of the Vanderbilt Law Review. 

Professional & Community Affiliations

  • President Elect, Maryland Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Member, BBA Spring Break Planning Committee, 2019–Present
  • Member, BBA Judicial Selection Committee (served in connection with the three most recent Maryland Bankruptcy Court judicial vacancies)
  • Panel Coordinator, Recent Developments in Business Bankruptcy Cases and Rules, BBA Spring Break Retreat, 2021-2025