Provided by Amelia L. Hurt
USA
Practice Areas
Amelia L. Hurt is senior counsel in the firm's Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization section. Her practice focuses on bankruptcy and bankruptcy litigation, where she represents debtors, debtors-in-possession, creditors, and trustees in Chapter 11 cases throughout the country. Ms. Hurt also handles bankruptcy-related litigation matters and appellate work, including cases before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Hurt's legal expertise includes prosecuting and defending preference actions in bankruptcy, requiring an in-depth analysis of both the elements and defenses to a preference.
Expert in these Jurisdictions
State Bar of Texas, 2014
State Bar of Louisiana, 2016
Experience
Ms. Hurt also handles bankruptcy-related litigation matters and appellate work, including cases before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Hurt's legal expertise includes prosecuting and defending preference actions in bankruptcy, requiring an in-depth analysis of both the elements and defenses to a preference.
Ms. Hurt routinely consults clients on bankruptcy claims. Her representation includes advising clients on the terms and conditions of plans of reorganization in large bankruptcy cases.
Ms. Hurt's experience also includes representation of both individuals and businesses in a wide variety of commercial litigation matters, including oil and gas contractual disputes, class actions, administrative proceedings, and arbitration.
Career
https://www.kellyhart.com/attorney/amelia-l-hurt/
Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center
J.D., cum laude
2014
Louisiana State University
B.A.
2011
Awards
The Best Lawyers in America®
Best Lawyers®
2026
Louisiana Super Lawyers Risings Stars®
Thomson Reuters
2026
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Best Lawyers®
2025
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
Best Lawyers®
2024
Work Highlights
https://www.kellyhart.com/attorney/amelia-l-hurt/