Partner, Dallas

Practice Description

David M. Bennett assists clients in the formulation, implementation, and confirmation of plans of reorganization, including loan restructurings and out-of-court plans. His practice includes the representation of debtors, creditors, capital providers, and other counter-parties in reorganization and liquidation bankruptcy proceedings. He counsels clients on capital market transactions, including commercial real estate structured finance and workout projects. He has extensive experience in transactions and litigation involving troubled and insolvent businesses.

Mr. Bennett assists clients in maximizing unsecured claims and counsels clients regarding post-bankruptcy recovery of security. He is also adept at the representation of unsecured creditors committees and other creditor or equity groups in bankruptcy cases.

Distinctions/Honors

• The Best Lawyers in America^® by Woodward/White Inc. (Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law); 2006-2011

• Chambers USA by Chambers & Partners (Bankruptcy/Restructuring); 2004-present

Press Releases/In the News

• T&K Assists Sumitomo in Marcellus Shale Joint Venture with Rex Energy ; September 07, 2010
  

• "Bounty Out Of Bankruptcy," Oil & Gas Investor; February 10, 2009
  

Presentations/Publications

• "Managing and Mitigating Bankruptcy Risk in the Commercial World," State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, June 2010
  

• Client Alert: "Heads Up" in the Gulf: A Checklist for Potential Counterparty Financial Distress, June 14, 2010
  

Activities

• Member, Dallas Bar Association

• Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation