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Mark G. DeGiacomo’s practice focuses on his work as a Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustee, as well as his representation of clients in bankruptcy cases and representation of clients involved in commercial litigation.

Since 1995, Mark has been a member of the five member Boston trustee panel from which the Department of Justice selects bankruptcy trustees. He has served as a bankruptcy trustee in thousands of cases and in that capacity has operated, sold and liquidated numerous businesses. 

Mark also serves as counsel to the bankruptcy estate in all cases for which he has been appointed trustee. This valuable experience provides a unique advantage to Mark’s private clients in the bankruptcy system.

In addition to representing bankruptcy estates, Mark also represents other trustees, Creditor Committees in Chapter 11 cases, business debtors in Chapter 7 and 11 cases, secured and unsecured creditors in chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases, defendants in bankruptcy preference and/or fraudulent conveyance adversary proceedings and commercial landlords. 

Mark has litigated dozens of cases in the Massachusetts bankruptcy courts and represented numerous clients in appeals brought before the U.S. District Court, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

Mark’s litigation experience includes representing clients in all types of commercial litigation including director and officer cases, attorney malpractice, accountant malpractice and contract & construction matters.

  • Contributing author, “A Practical Guide to Consumer Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Practice,”  MCLE, Inc. (2021)

  • Contributing author, “Financial Aspects of Divorce in Massachusetts: Gain a deeper understanding net worth,”  MCLE, Inc. (May 2016)

  •  "A Practical Guide to Consumer Bankruptcy," MCLE, Inc. 1st ed

  • "Chapter 5 Massachusetts Basic Practice Manual Representing Clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court," MCLE, Inc.

  • "Chapter 5 Trustee Causes of Action. Bankruptcy Practice in Massachusetts," MCLE, Inc.

  • "Avoidance Actions," American Bankruptcy Institute (July 2023)

  • "Bench Meets Bar," MCLE, Inc. (May 2021)

  • "Chapter 11 Real Estate Bankruptcies," MIT Center for Real Estate (May 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)

  • "Sophisticated Family Law Topics – Intersection of Bankruptcy and Family Law," American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys (September 23, 2016)

  • Annual New England Conference Concerning Bankruptcy Law, MCLE, Inc. (October 29, 2015)

  • "The Chapter 7 Trustee," Boston Bar Association (March 11, 2014)

  • "How does Bankruptcy Affect Divorce?," Massachusetts Social Law Library Education Series (February 27, 2014)

  • "Ethics on the Bankruptcy Frontier," National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (February 22, 2013)  

  • "The Intersection of Bankruptcy Law and Criminal Law," United States Department of Justice Annual Chapter 7 Trustee Training (October 12, 2012)

  • "Bankruptcy and Family Law: it's a Family Affair!," Massachusetts Bar Association 20th Annual Family Law Conference (November 12, 2010)

  • "Bankruptcy Case Law Update 2010," MCLE, Inc. (June 24, 2010)

  • Media Teleconference concerning the United States Supreme Court decision in the case of Hamilton v. Lanning, American Bankruptcy Institute (June 8, 2010)

  • "Sales Strategies: Finding Buyers and Ensuring Affective Sale/Auction Process," National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (August 26, 2009)

  • "What to do When Bankruptcy Intersects Your Practice," Suffolk University School of Law Advanced Legal Studies (June 24, 2009)

  • "Financial Disasters in Divorce Cases," MCLE, Inc. (June 16, 2009)

  • "Bankruptcy and Divorce," MCLE, Inc. Family Law Conference (March 27, 2009)

  • "The Intersection of Divorce and Bankruptcy, " Boston Bar Association (February 10, 2009)

  • "Litigation Skills for Bankruptcy Lawyers," American Bankruptcy Institute (January 19, 2009)

  • "How to Handle Consumer Bankruptcies," MCLE, Inc. (October 22, 2008 and March 26, 2008)

  • "Financial Disasters; How to Handle Bankruptcy, Debt and Disability Issues in a Divorce Action," MCLE, Inc. Family Law Conference (March 14, 2008)

  • "How to file Chapter 7 & 13 Consumer Bankruptcy under the New Act," MCLE, Inc. (January 17, 2006)

  • "Pre-petition Planning; Protection by Debtors and Actions by Creditors," American Bankruptcy Institute Northeast Conference (July 13, 2006)

  • "The Absolute Right to Convert from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13," National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees Annual Convention (August 17, 2005)

  • "Bankruptcy Law and the Domestic Relations – Conflicts Between the Two Judicial Systems," Boston Bar Association (April 6, 2004)

  • "What every Probate Judge Needs to Know about Bankruptcy," American Bankruptcy Institute (April 18, 1997)

  • Boston Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section

  • Massachusetts Bar Association, Litigation Section

  • American Bankruptcy Institute

  • National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees

  • Friends of Holly Hill Farm, Inc., Chairman, Board of Directors

  • Co-host of local access news television show “Our Town” (2004-present)

  • Cohasset Conservation Trust, Board of Directors

  • Cohasset Zoning Board of Appeals (1984-1998)

  • Cohasset School Committee (1998-2004)

Areas of Focus

Services

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Credentials

Education

  • Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1981)
  • Boston College (B.S., cum laude, 1978)

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts