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Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC

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Consistently ranked by Chambers USA – Texas since 2005, Munsch Hardt’s bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency practice ranks among the largest and most experienced insolvency practices in the Southwest. The Firm’s experience encompasses virtually all major industries, including energy, health care, hospitality, insurance, manufacturing, real estate, retail, technology, telecommunications, transportation and utilities.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, PC is well regarded locally and nationally for undertaking a wide variety of restructuring and bankruptcy matters. Its expertise covers issues such as Chapter 11 cases and asset sales in a number of sectors including energy, financial services and healthcare. It advises clients such as creditors, debtors, committees, trustees and investors. The team is also experienced in cross-border insolvency matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Munsch Hardt Kpf & Harr represented the court‑appointed Receiver in litigation involving the Wyly estate, following earlier bankruptcy and SEC actions tied to the family’s offshore entities.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are strategic thinkers.

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  • The team managed the bankruptcy matter for us very professionally and guided us through the process while offering the best advice.

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  • Munsch Hardt KIopf & Harr has the ability to handle most matters in bankruptcy cases and has a very deep bench of lawyers who can handle those matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jay H Ong
    Jay H Ong

    Jay H Ong

    Jay Ong is well regarded for his bankruptcy practice acting on behalf of creditors. He offers notable expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings.

    • Jay is an excellent lawyer and sophisticated problem solver.

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    • He is insightful, creative and thorough.

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  • John Cornwell
    John Cornwell

    John Cornwell

    John Cornwell regularly handles matters related to the energy and real estate industries. He frequently represents debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 cases.

    • John has been retained has been very challenging from both the legal and client perspective and has been vital to the completion of each matter.

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    • He has the ability to take complex situations and make them understandable and is always the voice of reason.

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    • John is an excellent lawyer and sophisticated problem solver.

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  • Kevin Lippman
    Kevin Lippman

    Kevin Lippman

    Kevin Lippman represents debtors, creditors and purchasers of distressed assets in bankruptcy cases.

    • Kevin is an excellent lawyer and sophisticated problem solver. He is always prepared and has a very easy to work with temperament.

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    • Kevin will handle complicated matters and can take charge.

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    • Kevin worked hard and understood our needs.

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    • Kevin is incredibly commercial and super helpful, even if you are opposed to him.

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  • Davor Rukavina
    Davor Rukavina

    Davor Rukavina

    Davor Rukavina regularly handles matters relating to the manufacturing and healthcare industries. He frequently represents clients in Chapter 7 and 11 cases, as well as bankruptcy litigation.

    • Davor is aggressive, creative and dogged.

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  • Deborah Perry
    Deborah Perry

    Deborah Perry

    Deborah Perry focuses on complex restructurings, liquidations, and commercial litigation. She represents diverse clients across the USA, including debtors, creditors, lenders, landlords and trustees across the energy, healthcare and retail industries.

    • Deborah is an excellent lawyer and sophisticated problem solver.

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