Jason Binford

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Jason Binford's career experience of over twenty years has equipped him with the versatility to represent a wide range of stakeholders in business reorganization. His expertise with complex regulatory and financial matters ensures that he can effectively represent lenders, creditor committees, debtors, and other key stakeholders in medium to large Chapter 11 cases across various industries, both in and out of court.

Jason established his career at a national firm, where he contributed to some of the most significant and intricate bankruptcy proceedings in the country. He subsequently served clients in diverse markets as a partner at a global firm.

In 2020, Jason returned to Austin, his hometown, to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Texas Office of the Attorney General's Bankruptcy & Collections Division. In this role, he oversaw attorneys on the Bankruptcy Regulatory Team, leading the state's involvement in virtually every major Chapter 11 case filed in Texas and beyond. These representations spanned multiple sectors, including retail, environmental, healthcare, and energy.

Beyond his comprehensive understanding of bankruptcy-related regulatory issues, Jason has expertise in several complementary legal areas relevant to bankruptcy matters, including franchise, agriculture, and intellectual property. He is actively engaged with the American Bar Association Forum on Franchising, having published multiple articles in the Franchise Law Journal while serving as its associate editor and regularly speaking at the organization’s annual conference.

Jason's commitment to making complex legal concepts accessible is evident in his role as a co-author and co-editor of The Bankruptcy Handbook for Franchisors and Franchisees, an American Bar Association publication that uniquely addresses the complex interactions between franchise and bankruptcy law.

Jason is not just a practitioner, but also a thought leader in the field of bankruptcy law. He regularly speaks at industry conferences and authors content on various bankruptcy topics. His professional excellence is recognized through board certifications from both the American Board of Specialization and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.