Tom Fullerton represents financial institutions in all facets of the loan cycle from origination to refinance to workouts and bankruptcy proceedings, including complex commercial litigation. He also represents clients in financings and other commercial transactions. 

In his bankruptcy practice, Tom advises clients both in and out of court in various distressed situations. He represents banks, financial institutions, private equity firms, and insurance sector companies in complex bankruptcy and reorganization matters, as well as loan workouts involving note sales, deed-in-lieu transactions, and debt-to-equity swaps. Tom frequently litigates in bankruptcy court on chapter 11 plan confirmation, financing packages, landlord-tenant matters, and preferential or fraudulent transfers.

Tom also represents clients seeking financing for a variety of corporate transactions, including  joint ventures, acquisitions, and mergers. When promoting a client's goals for growth, Tom's experience representing lenders, both within and outside of the distressed context, informs his counseling with an eye toward protecting those investments for the long term.

Tom is a Major in the U.S. Army JAG Corps. As a judge advocate, he manages and trains a team of attorneys and paralegals who defend Soldier-clients facing a range of civil and criminal charges. He has successfully defended many Soldier-clients from potentially career-ending actions, not only through his military service, but also through Akerman's pro bono initiatives.