YVS Law, LLC is pleased to announce that Jonathan Grasso has joined our Firm as a Member in the litigation and bankruptcy practice groups. We were equally thrilled to announce the elevation of Kinley Bray to Member in the land use, zoning and administrative law practice groups of the Firm. Mr. Grasso’s and Ms. Bray’s new roles are effective April 1, 2024.
Mr. Grasso practices regionally and nationally representing a diverse range of business clients in the areas of complex commercial litigation, restructuring, bankruptcy, collections, out-of-court workouts and other creditors’ rights matters. Specifically, Mr. Grasso has substantial experience representing business debtors, business owners and officers, landlords, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors’ committees, trustees, and liquidating trusts in matters generally ranging up to $100 million.
Mr. Grasso’s commercial litigation experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in shareholder disputes, securities violations, breach of contract actions, embezzlement, negligent misrepresentations, fraudulent conveyances, breach of fiduciary duty claims and construction disputes.
Within Mr. Grasso’s creditors’ rights practice, he pursues and defends against a variety of collection actions, such as debtor’s interrogatories, wage and bank garnishments, successor liability lawsuits and the foreclosure of real estate and personal property. His bankruptcy practice includes handling all aspects of the Chapter 11 process for all parties-in-interest in a bankruptcy proceeding, including first day motions, relief from the automatic stay, assumption and rejection of leases, plan confirmation, objections to claims, and adversary proceedings.
Ms. Bray’s elevation to Member is a testament to her exceptional skills and dedication to our clients. With more than 20 years of experience representing a diverse array of clients, Ms. Bray has served our Firm for the last three years in the role of Senior Counsel and is an expert in land use, zoning, and administrative law. YVS Law is the most experienced land use and local administrative law firm in Anne Arundel County and is a leading destination for clients seeking solutions in Anne Arundel County and throughout Maryland.
Throughout her career, Ms. Bray has skillfully represented developers, institutions, community organizations, and local government entities in all facets of land use and real estate development. She has a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of the development approval process and is highly experienced representing stakeholders of every type. She has handled every type of local land use matter and obtained successful outcomes before the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court, Appellate Court of Maryland, and the Maryland Supreme Court. Ms. Bray is also a seasoned lobbyist and enjoys advocating for her clients in the legislative arena.
Prior to joining YVS Law, Ms. Bray was an Assistant County Attorney for the Anne Arundel County Office of Law, where she represented the Office of Planning and Zoning, the Department of Inspections and Permits, and other agencies before the Board of Appeals and in the Maryland Courts. Her tenure with the County provided her with invaluable insight into the decision-making processes, policies, and priorities of local government.
To learn more about Jon Grasso and Kinley Bray, and for their contact information, please visit their bios by clicking below or visit our website at www.yvslaw.com.