David A. Zdunkewicz
Partner
David's practice includes workouts and commercial bankruptcy proceedings in a wide range of industries. He has represented debtors, secured creditors, and individual creditors as well as creditors committees and equity committees. His bankruptcy practice also involves substantial experience in prosecuting and defending avoidance adversary proceedings.
Representative Experience
- In re Energy Partners, L.P. (represented the official equity committee)
- In re Mirant Corp., et al. (represented official committee of unsecured creditors and litigation trust)
- In re Enron Corp., et al. (represented the debtors)
- In re Mid-Valley, Inc., et al. (represented unsecured creditor)
- In re Mobile Energy Services Company, L.L.C., et al. (represented the debtors)
- In re New Century Energy Corp., et al. (represented the debtors)
- In re Three Jack, Inc. (represented secured lender)
- In re Knight Energy Corp. (represented secured lender)
- In re Scholl Forest Industries, Inc., et al. (represented the debtors)
Publications
- Seventh Court of Appeals Further Strengthens Rights of Secured Lenders in Chapter 11 Cases (January 30, 2012)
- Payments by Enron are "Settlement Payments" under the Bankruptcy Code's Safe Harbor Provisions (July 18, 2011)
Events
- Advanced Business Bankruptcy Course; Credit Bid Issues and Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code (June 2010)
- Advising Businesses in a Troubled Economy; Purchase and Sale of Distressed Businesses in a Troubled Economy (University of Houston Law Foundation; January 2009, June 2009)
- Real Estate Workouts, Documents and Closings; Asset Sales of Distressed Businesses (University of Houston Law Foundation; February 2009)
Professional Recognition
- Profiled as one of the leading Bankruptcy/Restructuring lawyers in Texas, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2010-2011)
