Ray Emmerson
Ray Emmerson is an associate attorney in the Bankruptcy practice group at Bush Ross, where he represents both debtors and creditors and is committed to helping his clients navigate the complexity of business bankruptcies.
During law school, Mr. Emmerson completed an internship with the United States Trustee Program for Region 21 and worked as an in-house law clerk for a large information technology reseller. He was a board member of the Florida State University College of Law Moot Court team and placed in the Final Four during the 2023 Intramural Competition, for which he earned the honor of arguing a moot court problem before the Florida Supreme Court.
After graduating and passing the Florida Bar, Mr. Emmerson completed a judicial clerkship with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, working with multiple judges across the district. His diverse experience with the court provided a solid foundation for his transition to private practice.
Professional & Community Affiliations
American Bankruptcy Institute, Member (2025 – Present)
Federal Bar Association, Member (2025 - Present)
Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, Member (2025 - Present)
Personal
Mr. Emmerson was born in Chesapeake, Virginia and raised in Birmingham, Alabama.
Practice Groups
Industries
Education
Florida State University College of Law, J.D., 2025
• Moot Court Board Member
• Intramural Competition Final Four (2023)
• Mardi Gras Moot Court Invitation Team (2024)
• William B. Spong, Jr. Moot Court Tournament Team (2025)
Florida State University, B.S., Economics and Political Science, 2021
Bar and Court Admissions
Florida
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
