John Erin McCabe

After spending more than a decade working for an investment business advising high net worth clients, John “Erin” decided it was time to pursue his true passion. He always had an interest in the law, and often thought back to his first job out of college where he worked as a legal clerk for a large law firm. He made the decision to enroll in law school, and hasn’t looked back since.

Serving banks and credit unions of all sizes, financial companies, and car dealers, Erin works with credit managers, bankruptcy managers, and their team members to identify bankruptcy issues and implement cost-effective solutions. It is important for him to understand the nature of any problem before he recommends an appropriate course of action, so he makes a point to really hone in and patiently listen to his clients. As the bankruptcy process tends to be extremely complex and filled with language and terms that can be very confusing, he also takes the time to educate his clients along the way.

When one of Erin’s clients lost a key employee in their bankruptcy department, they struggled to bring their new hire up to speed. The new hire was overwhelmed and the accounts were quickly becoming backlogged, decreasing the likelihood of successful recovery. Erin was quick to jump to the rescue and offered to provide an in-person training to explain the bankruptcy process. By the end of the day, his client felt more confident after all of their questions had been answered, and was appreciative that Erin went the extra mile. 

Erin was born in northern Kentucky and lived in South Florida, New Orleans, and Tulsa for a number of years before finally relocating back to the area. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, fly-fishing, trading stock options, and working on old German cars. 

Honors & Distinctions

Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Award (2014-18)
State of Kentucky Warning Order Attorney (2014-22)

Admissions

Kentucky (2009)
North Carolina (2023) 
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma (2023)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma (2023)
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Oklahoma (2023)
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky (2009)
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (2023)
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (2015)
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (2014)
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky (2009)
U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina (2023)
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina (2023)
 

Education

J.D., University of Tulsa College of Law (2006)
MBA, Finance, University of New Orleans (1994)
B.A., English, Xavier University (1987)

Affiliations

Kentucky Bar Association: Member
Northern Kentucky Bar Association: Member
North Carolina Bar Association: Member

Presentations

“Ask a Pro: Keeping Your Hands on the Wheel in Bankruptcy - Motor Vehicle Loans Part II,” Weltman Webinar, May 19, 2022
“Ask a Pro: Keeping Your Hands on the Wheel in Bankruptcy - Motor Vehicle Loans Part I,” Weltman Webinar, February 17, 2022
"The Current State of Bankruptcy Filings and What's to Come: A Look Ahead to 2022," Weltman Webinar, November 18, 2021
"Ask a Pro: How to Manage Motions for Relief from Stay and Reaffirmation Agreements: A Guide for Creditors," Weltman Webinar, August 26, 2021
"Bankruptcy and Collections Webinar," Indiana Credit Union League, April 13, 2021