Allen M. Debard - San Antonio, TX

Board-Certified Bankruptcy and Insolvency Counsel in San Antonio

When business distress, financial restructuring, or insolvency disputes threaten a company's viability, having seasoned courtroom advocacy is crucial. Allen M. DeBard is a prominent shareholder in the bankruptcy and workouts section at Langley & Banack, Inc., one of South Texas's premier multi-practice legal firms. Licensed to practice in Texas since 2008 and Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. DeBard represents debtors, institutional lenders, official creditors' committees, bankruptcy trustees, asset purchasers, and retail landlords. Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights as well as bankruptcy litigation, Mr. DeBard delivers sophisticated and tailored legal strategies designed to protect assets and resolve difficult commercial disputes.

Comprehensive Chapter 11 Reorganization and Creditors' Rights

Navigating commercial insolvency demands a thorough command of the Bankruptcy Code, precise financial acumen, and relentless negotiation. As leading bankruptcy lawyers in San Antonio, Allen M. DeBard and the insolvency team at Langley & Banack manage complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, Subchapter V small business filings, and high-stakes workouts. His insolvency practice encompasses:

• Debtor and Creditor Representation: Guiding corporate debtors through reorganization plans while defending institutional lenders, financial entities, and equipment lessors in cash collateral and stay relief hearings.
• Official Creditors' Committees: Serving as lead counsel to committees of unsecured creditors to investigate debtor operations, maximize asset liquidation values, and negotiate equitable plan distributions.
• Distressed Asset Acquisitions: Representing buyers and stalking-horse bidders in Section 363 bankruptcy auctions to acquire commercial real estate, corporate assets, and operating facilities free and clear of liens.
• Workouts and Restructuring: Assisting middle-market businesses and lenders as strategic debt relief lawyers to negotiate consensual forbearance agreements and out-of-court recapitalizations.

High-Stakes Bankruptcy Litigation and Adversary Proceedings

Adversary proceedings in bankruptcy court require formidable courtroom litigators who understand evidentiary procedures and commercial transactions. Allen M. DeBard frequently prosecutes and defends contentious lawsuits involving preference claims, fraudulent conveyances, contested plan confirmation battles, discharge objections, and executory contract rejections. His distinctive insight into the bankruptcy judiciary stems from his foundational service as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Ronald B. King, Chief United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. This federal clerkship experience gives Mr. DeBard a commanding perspective on how bankruptcy judges evaluate evidence, assess feasibility, and decide emergency motions.

Commercial Litigation, Energy Disputes, and Contract Advocacy

In addition to his bankruptcy docket, Mr. DeBard maintains an active commercial litigation practice in state and federal courts throughout Texas. As experienced business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, he litigates disputes involving breach of contract, post-judgment collections, construction defect claims, property disputes, and commercial lease enforcement. Furthermore, his work in oil and gas litigation protects operators, royalty owners, and service providers confronting complex mineral lease and joint operating agreement disputes. When you need to find an attorney with exceptional credentials or hire a lawyer for complex insolvency and commercial trials, Allen M. DeBard provides trusted guidance at Langley & Banack, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas.