Spencer P. Desai
Spencer concentrates his practice on bankruptcy, business reorganization, business loan workouts, debtor/credit rights, Chapter 7 & 11 bankruptcy, and commercial litigation. For over 30 years, he has represented corporate and individual borrowers in bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, defense of fraud and collection actions.
Mr. Desai has advocated for banks and lenders on a wide array of issues, including loan enforcement, workouts, lender liability defense, prosecution of fraud actions, and stay relief and other matters in the United States Bankruptcy Courts. He also represented a broad diversity of other constuencies including Chapter 7 trustees, creditors' committees, lessors, and business acquirers.
Spencer's mission is to deliver outstanding legal solutions with a commitment to integrity and dedication, equipping his clients to efficiently handle their legal challenges.
Education
- St. Louis University School of Law, J.D.
- University of Missouri, Columbia, Bachelor of Arts
- Claremont McKenna College
Honors
Selected for Missouri Super Lawyers, 2010-Present
Bar & Court Memberships
- Missouri
- Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District for the Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Professional Affiliations
- American Bankruptcy Institute, 1991-Present
- Turnaround Management Assocation, 2007-Present
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, 1991-Present
- Commercial Receivers Association 2022-Present
- Director - FortuneBank, 2012-2022
- Board of Directors, University City Children's Center 2005-2009
Team
Winston (Winnie) Desai 2014-2021
- In Memoriam A founding member of the firm, his tenacious spirit lives on.
Alfred (Alfie) Desai
A founding member of the firm, and, our Head of Tug of War who's thoughtful snores may be overheard from time to time on calls.
Penelope (Penny) Desai
Our Director of Squeaky Toys is a junior member of the team but continues to inspire us all with her boundless levels of energy.