Hon. Bruce A. Harwood

United States Bankruptcy Judge (Retired)

Current Position

U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Concord, NH
USA

Education

Northwestern University, B.A. (1978)
Washington University, J.D. (1981)

Professional Career

Shareholder, Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA (1988-2013); Chief Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire (2013-2024)
Shareholder (1987); Associate (1981-86), Schwartz Cooper Kolb & Gaynor

Affiliations

Officer and Director, American Bankruptcy Institute

American Bankruptcy Institute, Secretary (2019-2022; VP C&IT (2023-2024) President Elect, 2024-2025); Director (2006-present); Regional Chair, Northeast Conf. (2002-05)
American Bar Association (1981-)
New Hampshire Bar Association (1988-)
Chicago & Illinois Bar Associations (1981-87)

Publications

Co-author and frequent lecturer on bankruptcy and insolvency issues for over 40 years.

Awards

Listed in Chambers USA
Listed in Best Lawyers in America
Listed in New England SuperLawyers