John A. Palumbo is the principal of Bankruptcy Asset Management, based in Jacksonville, Florida, and is widely recognized for his work in the evaluation and liquidation of unusual and overlooked assets in bankruptcy cases.
For more than 25 years, John has worked alongside Chapter 7 trustees, attorneys, CPAs, and financial institutions nationwide, helping identify, recover, and monetize assets that are often dismissed, misunderstood, or left behind. His work has contributed to the administration and closing of thousands of asset cases, with a focus on maximizing value in situations where traditional approaches fall short.
John is frequently called upon to assist in complex and unconventional asset matters, including those involving probate, trust estates, and international holdings. His experience extends to asset liquidation efforts in countries such as Greece, Jamaica, Morocco, Italy, Guam, and Mexico. In certain cases, he has been asked to provide expert testimony in court regarding asset valuation and disposition.
A member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, John is a regular invited speaker at national conferences and educational programs, where he shares practical insights drawn from decades of real-world experience.
He is the author of multiple books and hundreds of published articles and is a regular contributor to the American Bankruptcy Trustee Journal.
His most requested keynote helps professionals uncover overlooked value and approach unconventional assets with greater clarity and flexibility. See below for the title and a brief description.
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From “Worthless” to “Workable”: How a Shift in Perspective Unlocks Hidden Asset Value
In nearly every bankruptcy case, certain assets are labeled early and quietly set aside—often perceived as having little or no value.
But some of those assets were never truly worthless.
They were simply misunderstood.
This session explores how perception shapes the evaluation and recovery of assets, often influencing outcomes before any formal analysis begins. Through real-world examples and field-based insights, attendees will discover how small shifts in perspective can uncover opportunities that might otherwise be overlooked.
Participants will leave with a practical approach to identifying hidden value, asking better questions, and reexamining unconventional assets with a more flexible and informed lens.
