Practice Areas
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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Subchapter V Restructurings
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Workouts
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Bankruptcy Litigation
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UCC and Real Property Foreclosures
Education
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Belmont University College of Law, J.D. (cum laude) - 2021
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Mississippi State University, B.S., Agribusiness and Law (summa cum laude) - 2018
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Admissions
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Tennessee
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U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Middle District of Tennessee
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U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Tennessee
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U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Western District of Tennessee
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Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals​
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​Memberships and Distinctions
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American Bankruptcy Institute
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Turnaround Management Association
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American Bar Association
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Tennessee Bar Association
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Nashville Bar Association, Bankruptcy Court Committee and Young Lawyer's Division
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Tennessee Lawyer's Association for Women
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Williamson County 4-H Youth Program, Volunteer
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Notable Experience
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Representing Huntsville Memorial Hospital in its Chapter 11 case, leading efforts in associated adversary proceedings (U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas).
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Serving as counsel to the Chapter 11 trustee in a contested bankruptcy involving multistate land disputes and corporate governance issues (U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas).
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Assisting in the successful Chapter 11 reorganization of proton cancer therapy providers (U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee).
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Representing Promise Healthcare Group and its affiliates, as well as the post-confirmation liquidating trust, in their Chapter 11 cases (U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware).
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Representing HCA Healthcare in its acquisition of Trinity Regional Hospital through bankruptcy proceedings (U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas).
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Advising an indenture trustee in the City of Chester, Pennsylvania’s Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy case (U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania).
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Representing an energy management conglomerate in a highly contested dispute related to the lifting of the automatic stay (U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas).​
Hannah Berny is driven to make a difference. She helps business owners navigate financial distress with clarity and confidence. Focused on preserving value and fostering stability, she develops practical solutions that position businesses for long-term success. Clients often come to her fearing the worst—Hannah listens, assesses the challenges, and crafts strategies to protect what they’ve built.
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Before joining EmergeLaw, Hannah practiced at Holland & Knight, a Global Top 50 law firm, where she worked alongside top-tier restructuring attorneys on high-stakes cases across the country. She gained invaluable experience handling complex insolvency matters, representing debtors, creditors, and trustees in sophisticated restructurings and litigation. Wanting to make a direct impact in her hometown of Nashville, she joined EmergeLaw to help small and mid-market businesses navigate financial challenges, maximize value, and preserve jobs.
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Known for her sharp legal mind and pragmatic approach, Hannah resolves complex financial issues through strategic negotiation while being fully prepared to litigate when necessary. She understands that restructuring isn’t just about legal strategy—it’s about people, relationships, and securing the future for business owners and their employees. Whether working with clients, creditors, or opposing counsel, she prioritizes practical solutions over drawn-out disputes. With Hannah in their corner, clients gain not just a lawyer, but a determined advocate who helps them regain control of their business and future.