Ryan Reinert

Ryan C. Reinert is a partner in Shutts & Bowens Tampa office, where he is a member of the Creditors Rights/Bankruptcy Practice Group. Ryan is a business bankruptcy practitioner board certified by the American Board of Certification, representing lenders, trustees and creditor committees in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. He has represented commercial and individual lenders in federal and state courts, including traditional, pooled, joint venture and CMBS loans. Ryan has also represented asset purchasers, landlords, trade creditors and contractors in business bankruptcy and liquidation cases. Ryan currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, the non-profit organization that seeks to provide the information necessary for the practice of bankruptcy law in the Middle District of Florida through publications, legal education and other events, often with the participation of the local bankruptcy judges. Ryans past experience includes representation of the largest secured creditor in many reorganization cases, landlords in mega retail bankruptcy cases negotiating the assumption, assignment and rejection of leases, and creditors in Ponzi scheme cases. Credentials Professional and Civic News & Insights Credentials Education Stetson University, J. D., 2009 Moot Court Board Member Northern Kentucky University, B. A., 2005 Bar Admissions Florida Court Admissions U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Professional and Civic Steering Committee Member - 41st Annual Michael G. Williamson View from the Florida Bankruptcy Bench Programs Advisory Board for the Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar American Board of Certification (ABC) certified in Business Bankruptcy Law American Bankruptcy Institute Business Law Section of the Florida Bar Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association Member, Board of Directors President (2025 - Present) Vice President (2024 - 2025) Secretary (2023 - 2024) Treasurer (2022 - 2023) Tampa Connection Class of 2015 News & Insights Presentations Lecturer, Stetson University College of Law, Bankruptcy Seminar Course, Chapter 11 Dismissals and Conversions 39th Annual Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar, Expert Testimony and Daubert, co-author with Andrew M. Brumby, Esq. In the News Avalanche or Revival - Whats ahead for retail real estate in 2021, Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Magazine (December 2020) Reckoning day: Lawyers ready for tidal wave of bankrupt businesses, Business Observer (September 10, 2020) Tampa Bay area attorneys warn that landlords could begin evictions in the coming weeks, Tampa Bay Business Journal (August 31, 2020) Hot bankruptcy practices cool as filings drop, Tampa Bay Business Journal (July 13, 2012) Publications A Creditors Path to Obtaining Control and Keeping Track of an Individual Chapter 11 Debtor, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal (October 1, 2022) News & Speaking Engagements Ryan Reinert Discusses Surge in Chapter 11 Bankruptcies with Tampa Bay Business Journal Article, Tampa Bay Business Journal, Tampa, 11.3.25 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2026 Edition Recognition, 8.21.25 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers 2025 Recognition, Super Lawyers, 6.26.25 Ryan Reinert Appointed President of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association Recognition, Tampa, 6.17.25 24 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Recognized by Chambers & Partners 2025 Firm News, Chambers & Partners, 6.5.25 Ryan Reinert Appointed to Michael G. Williamson View from the Florida Bankruptcy Bench Programs Steering Committee Recognition, Tampa, 5.21.25 Ryan Reinert Speaks on Bankruptcy Panel at the 2025 Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar Speaking Engagement, Tampa, 3.6.25 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition Recognition, 8.15.24 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Recognition, 6.27.24 Ryan Reinert Discusses Disclosure Statement in FTX Bankruptcy Case with the Daily Business Review Article, Tampa, 6.18.24 Chambers & Partners 2024 Edition Recognizes 25 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Firm News, Chambers & Partners, 6.6.24 Ryan Reinert Appointed Vice President of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association Recognition, Tampa, 5.23.24 Shutts Partners Named in TAMPA Magazines 2024 Top Lawyers List Recognition, TAMPA Magazine, Tampa, 1.3.24 Ryan Reinert Joins Advisory Board for the Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar Recognition, Tampa, 10.12.23 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2024 Edition Firm News, 8.17.23 Ryan Reinert Listed among Top 10 Powerhouse Bankruptcy Lawyers Reshaping Floridas North & Central in 2023Article, 7.27.23 Super Lawyers Recognizes Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Recognition, 6.26.23 Chambers and Partners 2023 Edition Recognizes Shutts & Bowen, 19 Attorneys Recognition, Chambers and Partners, 6.5.23 Ryan Reinert Discusses Recession Indicators with the Tampa Bay Times Article, Tampa Bay Times, Tampa, 12.28.22 Ryan Reinert and Bridget Dennis Author Article for the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal Publication, American Bankruptcy Institute Journal, Tampa, 10.12.22 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2023 Edition Recognition, 8.18.22 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Recognition, 6.27.22 Chambers and Partners Recognizes Shutts & Bowen, 15 Attorneys in 2022 Edition Firm News, Chambers and Partners, 6.6.22 Shutts Supports the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Associations 3rd Annual Clay Shoot Tournament Event, Tampa, 2.15.22 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2022 Edition; 6 Attorneys Selected as Lawyer of the YearRecognition, The Best Lawyers in America , 8.19.21 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Recognized as 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognition, Super Lawyers, 6.24.21 Chambers and Partners Recognizes Shutts & Bowen, 19 Attorneys in 2021 Edition Firm News, Chambers and Partners, 5.24.21 Ryan Reinert Discusses the Future of Distressed Retail Real Estate with Tampa Bay Business & Wealth Article, Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, Tampa, 12.3.20 Ryan Reinert Discusses Looming Commercial Bankruptcies with the Business Observer Article, Business Observer, Tampa, 9.10.20 Ryan Reinert Discusses Commercial Evictions with Tampa Bay Business Journal Article, Tampa Bay Business Journal, Tampa, 9.1.20 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2021 Edition; 6 Attorneys Selected as Lawyer of the YearRecognition, 8.20.20 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Recognized as 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Firm News, Thomson Reuters, 6.4.20 Eighteen Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Recognized by Chambers & Partners Recognition, Chambers & Partners, 4.23.20 Ryan Reinert Supports the 2nd Annual Broken Bench & Busted Clay Charity Tournament Event, 2.19.20 66 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Selected for 2019 Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Firm News, 6.4.19 Ryan Reinert Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law4.10.19 65 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Named to 2018 Super Lawyers Recognition, 6.19.18 62 Shutts & Bowen Attorneys Named to 2017 Super Lawyers Article, 6.8.17 Shutts & Bowen Names Four New Partners Firm News, 2.15.17 View More View Less