John Kostelnik

John Kostelnik is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate bankruptcy, debtor/creditor rights, and debt restructuring. Currently a partner at Frantz Ward LLP since April 2000, John previously served as a partner at Thompson Hine LLP and managed a team at Ameritrust focused on banking law and asset-based lending. Additionally, John has a notable military background as a Reserve Judge Advocate Officer in the US Army, where John held various roles, including Command Judge Advocate and Chief of Operational Law. John began their legal career as a law clerk at the United States Bankruptcy Court. John holds a JD from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Miami University.