A litigator with fifteen years in default and bankruptcy matters, and the person who will actually read your file.
April Stone is a seasoned litigator with fifteen years of experience in default and bankruptcy litigation, known for her zealous advocacy on behalf of clients navigating complex financial disputes.
April earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California, graduating magna cum laude, before going on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she graduated with honors. Following law school, April served as a judicial clerk to Chief Bankruptcy Judge Paul Glenn, gaining invaluable insight into the inner workings of bankruptcy proceedings that continues to inform her practice today.
April began her career at Akerman’s bankruptcy and restructuring litigation group, where she honed her skills in high-stakes default and bankruptcy matters. Over the course of her career, she has built a reputation for her deep knowledge of bankruptcy law and her tenacious representation of clients in default proceedings.
A significant focus of April’s practice has been representing clients in merchant cash advance (MCA) litigation, where she helps small businesses navigate financial distress and, whenever possible, avoid the need to file for bankruptcy altogether. Her work in this area reflects both her technical expertise and her genuine commitment to protecting the businesses she represents.
By the time most owners call, several parties have already handled their paperwork and not one of them was working for them. The broker was paid at closing. The funder holds a security interest in the receivables. The debt relief company calling twice a day is not a law firm at all.
A funder’s willingness to restructure depends entirely on what happens if it refuses. Counsel who has litigated these agreements — and who can file the bankruptcy if it comes to that — knows which provisions hold up, what a default actually costs both sides, and when a funder is bluffing. That is leverage, and it is not something a call center has.
It also means both routes sit in one place. A firm that only restructures has a reason to tell you restructuring is the answer. Here, you get told which one your numbers actually support — including when the answer is neither.
The initial consultation is free and commits you to nothing. Describe the situation and you will get a straight read on whether the firm can help.
