Eric takes a practical, measured approach to bankruptcy and restructuring matters, guiding clients through complex and often high-pressure situations.
Overview
He represents debtors, creditors, trustees and investors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as in multi-jurisdictional insolvencies, corporate liquidations, and asset acquisitions out of bankruptcy. Eric is adept at managing litigation, including preference and fraudulent transfer claims, and guiding clients through these matters with clarity and precision.
Known for his collaborative style and sound judgment, Eric works closely with clients to assess risk, develop practical strategies, and move matters forward efficiently. His experience spans a range of industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, healthcare, restaurants, retail and technology.
Experience
Represented the committees of unsecured creditors in the Chapter 11 cases of an energy trading and oil and gas transportation company, a steel manufacturing company, and a construction roofing company.
Represented the committee of investors and the liquidating trustee in a Chapter 11 case in federal district court for an oil and gas company involving a $485 million Ponzi scheme and parallel SEC receivership.
Represented a health care services provider as a creditor in multiple related Chapter 11 cases of hospitals.
Represented a durable medical equipment provider as a creditor in Chapter 11 cases of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.
Represented a public company as a creditor, landlord, and IP licensor in the Chapter 11 case of its tenant / licensee.
Represented a publicly traded company as a creditor and preference defendant in Chapter 11 cases of hospitals and free-standing emergency centers.
Represented a foreign based publicly traded oil and gas technology investment fund, resulting in the successful dismissal of a $1 million fraudulent transfer suit brought in federal district court.
Represented a potential bidder for the oil and gas assets of an energy company.
News & Insights
Publications
"Analysis of the Supreme Court's Baker Botts v. ASARCO Decision," State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy Law Section, June 2015
"Restructuring the Misperception of Lawyers: Another Task for Bankruptcy Professionals," Bankr. Inst. J., Vol. XXVIII, No. 7, Sept. 2009
Speaking Engagements
"ABI Talks: Chapter 11 Cases of Interest," American Bankruptcy Institute Rocky Mountain Conference, January 2023
"Out of the Pan and Into the Fire: Controversial Third-Party Releases and Mass Tort Chapter 11 Cases," Commercial Law League of America, 128th National Convention, May 2022
"Impact of Purdue Pharma's Chapter 11 and 2022 Outlook for Bankruptcy Filings," Bankruptcy Roundtable Sessions for Ravinia Capital LLC and Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP, March 2022
"New Bankruptcy Law Impacts Preference Litigation," Dallas Bar Association, April 2020
Presentation of the Lawrence P. King Excellence in Bankruptcy Award to Professor Jay L Westbrook, Annual Commercial Law League of America Luncheon, 2018 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges
"Intellectual Property in Bankruptcy," American Bar Association roundtable, September 2015
"Potential Bankruptcies in the Oil and Gas Industry," American Bar Association, June 2015
"Ethics Panel," 2011 Texas Statewide Bankruptcy Bench / Bar Conference
"Reconciling Woerner and ASARCO in Everyday Practice," 34th Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference
"The Art and Technique of Estimating Claims for Plan and Other Purposes," 27th Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference
"I Just Got My Pay," Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Bench / Bar Conference presentation, 2008
Recognitions
Recognitions
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America ® list, 2024-2026
Selected to the Texas Super Lawyers list, 2022, and the Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, 2016-2018
Named to D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas, Bankruptcy, 2017-2019
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Commercial Law League of America
State Bar of Texas
Dallas Bar Association
American Bankruptcy Institute, Commission to Study the Reform of Chapter 11, Advisory Committee on Executory Contracts and Leases, Research Fellow
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Education
The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2005
- Texas International Law Journal, Articles Editor
The University of Texas, B.A., magna cum laude, 2001