Rion M. Vaughan
When financial distress threatens operations or creates opportunity, clients turn to Rion for practical, business-focused solutions.
He advises companies, lenders, investors, and asset purchasers in navigating all aspects of insolvency and restructuring—from Chapter 11 reorganizations and liquidations to distressed M&A and bankruptcy-related litigation.
Known for his calm, strategic approach, Rion guides clients through high-stakes proceedings in federal and state courts, including contested sales, Subchapter V reorganizations, and avoidance actions. He has helped preserve operating businesses, recover misappropriated investor funds, and structure successful acquisitions of distressed assets, often in time-sensitive and highly scrutinized environments.
His experience includes representing parties on all sides of a distressed transaction, including debtors, creditors, and buyers of distressed debt. He regularly advises on loan-to-own strategies, title disputes, and creditor enforcement actions, achieving outcomes that protect client interests and preserve asset value.
Whether leading a turnaround or litigating a contested claim, Rion is valued for his responsiveness, clear judgment, and ability to chart a path forward in even the most complex restructuring matters.
Education
- JD, cum laude, Boston College Law School, 2013
- BA, magna cum laude, Stonehill College, Philosophy, 2009
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
- Illinois
- US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- US District Court for the District of Connecticut
Experience recognized
- Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2024-2025
- Lawdragon 500, Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers, 2025
- Boston Bar Association
- Turnaround Management Association
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- National College of Bankruptcy Judges