Jill Perrella is a partner in the firm’s Bankruptcy and Reorganization group. She represents creditors, debtors and other interested parties in complex commercial bankruptcy matters and related litigation. Jill has significant experience representing financial institutions.
Representing lenders and borrowers in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy litigation, including claims litigation, litigation related to contested Chapter 11 plan confirmation, motions to appoint a Chapter 11 trustee/convert/dismiss, lift stay motions, cash collateral and adequate protection issues and non-dischargeability actions.
Representing creditors, debtors and guarantors in breach of contract, breach of guaranty and receiver actions. Jill has also represented creditors in all avenues of judgment collection, including debtor examinations and related discovery, writs of attachment, garnishment and execution.
Defending financial institutions against lender liability claims.
Representing receivers in litigation involving complex property disputes.
Representing franchisees in franchise agreement and commercial lease disputes.
Assisting special servicers, lending institutions and banks in connection with foreclosures and loan workout strategies in various debt collection scenarios.
Assisting in the drafting, proposal and confirmation of creditor-filed Chapter 11 plans in complex commercial bankruptcy proceedings involving single asset real estate.
Representing electric companies in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings regarding post-petition adequate assurance issues and administrative claims under 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9).
Representing clients in bankruptcy appeals before District Courts and Bankruptcy Appellate Panels.
The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law (J.D., 2008)
Award for Excellence in First-Year Legal Writing
Writing Fellow
The University of Arizona (B.A., Journalism, summa cum laude, 2004)
Phi Beta Kappa
Alpha Phi Omega
International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (2020)
Federal Bar Association, William D. Browning Tucson Chapter (2015-present)
American Bankruptcy Institute (2015-present)
Pima County Bar Association (2008-present)
Arizona Women Lawyers Association (2008-present)
"Strategies to address loan defaults, workouts and bankruptcy considerations," Co-Presenter, Client presentation (November 5, 2020)
"Equitable Issues in Bankruptcy," Arizona State Bar Convention (June 2018)
"Electrifying the Bankruptcy Code: Is Electricity a 'Good' for Purposes of 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(9)?," The American Bankruptcy Law Journal, Volume 90, Issue 4 (2016)
Commencement Keynote Speaker, Gila Bend High School Graduation, Gila Bend, AZ (May 2013)
"Differences between the Various Types of Bankruptcy Chapter Proceedings/Overview of an Adversary Proceeding," Tucson Paralegal Association General Membership Meeting (March 2013)
"Issues in Joint Administration in Bankruptcy," Tucson Bankruptcy Bar Luncheon (April 2012)
40 Under 40 Award, Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (2020)
The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch Edition, Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law (2021)
Hon. Eileen W. Hollowell Pro Bono Award, Arizona State Bar Bankruptcy Section (2016)
Southwest Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition, Bankruptcy: Business (2015-2020)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Self-Help Center, Volunteer (2010-present)
Arizona Public Media, Community Advisory Board (2015-present)
Chair of Governance Committee (2016-present)
Wingspan (Southern Arizona’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center), Board Member (2013)
Quarles & Brady L.L.P., Associate (2011-2012)
Gust Rosenfeld, P.L.C., Associate (2010)
United States Bankruptcy Court, Judicial Law Clerk for The Hon. Eileen Hollowell (2009-2010)
Pima County Superior Court, Judicial Law Clerk/Bailiff for The Hon. Nanette Warner (2008-2009)
Human Rights Campaign, McCleary Law Fellow (2007)
Pima County Superior Court, Judicial Intern for The Hon. Karen Adam (2006)
Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, Executive Office, Legislative Intern (2005)
