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J Robert Forshey

J Robert Forshey

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Vartabedian Katz Hester and Haynes LLP
 Vartabedian Katz Hester and Haynes LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Texas

18 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Business Bankruptcy - Restructuring; Workouts and Creditor's Rights

Career

Bobby Forshey is a founding partner in the Firm, and practices in the areas of bankruptcy, business reorganizations and workouts, and creditor’s rights. Mr. Forshey is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and TBLS-Bankruptcy Law Exam Commission.

Professional Memberships

American Bankruptcy Institute

Tarrant Bankruptcy Bar Association

Fellow for The Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)

Publications

Preserving Claims in Chapter 11 Plans – State Bar of Texas: 30th Annual Advanced Business Bankruptcy Course, September 12, 2012 Presentation

Bankruptcy Pitfalls in Civil Trials: A Litigator’s Guide to Bankruptcy – State Bar of Texas: Advanced Civil Trial Course 2010, San Antonio, Dallas and Houston, Texas.

Cramdown Interest Rates in Chapter 11 – Tarrant County Bar Association/Fort Worth Young Lawyers, Fort Worth, Texas, April 20, 2009 Presentation.

Accrual Rule vs. Payment Rule: Conflicting Interpretations of the Obligations of a Chapter 11 Debtor under 11 U.S.C. sec.365(d)(3) – Tarrant County Bankruptcy Bar Luncheon Presentation, November 15, 2004.

A Potpourri of Bankruptcy Issues: Administrative Claims, The Reading Exception, Preference Claims and Burdens of Proof – Tarrant County Bankruptcy Bar Luncheon Presentation, September 15, 2003.

Insurance and Bankruptcy: It’s All Clear as Mud – A Basic Primer – Advanced Business Bankruptcy Course 2001, Dallas, Texas.

Class Action Bankruptcy and Claims Issues Under 502(e) – Advanced Business Bankruptcy Course 2000, Houston, Texas.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Texas

Band 3
Individual Editorial
Robert Forshey is well regarded for his capabilities in handling bankruptcies affecting those in the energy, retail and construction sectors. He offers significant experience in Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 proceedings
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Texas

Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

USA - Nationwide

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