USA Guide 2026 : Texas
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Bracewell is a nationally recognized firm for restructuring and bankruptcy matters. For decades, we have represented the interests of domestic and global clients in significant restructurings and bankruptcies across multiple industries. This experience is especially critical in today’s economic climate, given the proliferation of fraudulent transfer, fiduciary duty, lender liability, valuation disputes and other complex litigation issues.
The strength of our restructuring practice steams from the breadth and depth of our experience. We are particularly known for our experience in the energy and maritime sectors, including on behalf of oil and gas companies, international shipping groups, retail companies and power generation projects. We also advise corporate borrowers and debtors, private investment funds, financial institutions, commercial lenders and institutional investors in restructurings.
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Bracewell LLP possesses notable strength in oil and gas bankruptcies involving local and national clients. It is adept at handling workouts and Chapter 11 cases. The team is frequently engaged by institutional investors and commercial lenders, particularly in relation to work in the energy and shipping industries. It also houses a respected bankruptcy litigation practice, acting for both creditors and debtors.
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Bracewell represented Vertex Energy, Inc. and its 23 affiliated debtors in its Chapter 11 cases in the Southern District of Texas.
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The team consistently delivers sophisticated results by combining deep technical bankruptcy expertise, strategic litigation and negotiation skills, advanced research and writing, and strong client communication.
Bracewell is extremely competent, efficient, and knowledgeable. It has excellent judgment when it comes to the bankruptcy judges in Texas.
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William is well respected in this field and knows the industry well.
Jason Cohen represents debtors, creditors, and investors in complex Chapter 11 restructurings and distressed transactions, leveraging deep experience across energy, real estate, and other capital‑intensive industries.
Jason knows the court, knows the bankruptcy space, the jurisdiction and what works and what doesn't.
Jason distinguishes himself from his peer at other firms by constantly achieving outstanding results in difficult, complex matters.
I highly respect not only his demeanor but his work product.
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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