Mr. Robert Andrew Simon

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Mr. Robert Andrew Simon: Attorney with Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Robert A. Simon is a fourth generation Fort Worth lawyer who focuses in bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, and general insolvency.

Mr. Simon entered private practice as a bankruptcy lawyer in in 1991. Since then, Mr. Simon has represented nearly every type of player in the bankruptcy arena, including debtors, bankruptcy trustees, commercial banks, non-bank lenders, unsecured creditors, equity holders, local taxing authorities, municipalities, official creditor committees, ad hoc (unofficial) creditor committees, asset purchasers, new equity investors, court-appointed professionals, and numerous defendants in preference and fraudulent transfer litigation.

As debtor’s counsel, Mr. Simon has successfully led the reorganization of numerous local and regional companies. As counsel for judgment creditors in the Pittsburgh Corning Chapter 11 case, Mr. Simon helped change the nationwide template for the treatment of judgment creditors in asbestos bankruptcy cases. As litigation counsel for Placid Oil Company, Mr. Simon successfully resolved eight cases involving the discharge of pre-bankruptcy legacy claims against Placid Oil and obtained two favorable rulings from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the discharge of such claims. As co-counsel for Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Mr. Simon helped represent the successful purchaser of the Texas Rangers Baseball Team in the Team’s 2010 bankruptcy.

Mr. Simon believes that formal bankruptcy proceedings are an expensive solution to debtor-creditor disputes and strives to resolves disputes informally through negotiation, if possible. Often, debtors and creditors can resolved their disputes more swiftly and more economically outside of bankruptcy. Mr. Simon prefers that approach, when possible, and has extensive experience in informal workouts, representing both debtor and creditors. In addition to bankruptcy and insolvency, Mr. Simon practices commercial litigation, real estate, and general business law.

Awards & Recognitions

Named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine for 2013 to present

Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to present

Recognized as a Super Lawyer 2013 to present. Super Lawyers is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly.

AV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell: Preeminent

Publications & Presentations

Robert Simon presented 'Introduction to Bankruptcy - Frequently Asked Questions'

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Areas of Practice (7)

  • Bankruptcy
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Business Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Creditor's Rights
  • Insolvency
  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Yale University, B.A., History, 1986; Yale University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1986; University of London, King's College, M.A., War Studies, 1988
Law School Attended:
University of Texas at Austin, J.D., with honors, 1990
Year of First Admission:
1990
Admission:
1990, Texas; Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals; Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court; Texas Eastern District Court; Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court; Texas Northern District Court; Texas Western Bankruptcy Court; Texas Western District Court; Texas Bar; US District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, Western Districts of Texas
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Associations & Memberships

Board of Directors - Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County

Former President - Jewish Education Academy (Fort Worth and Tarrant County)

Board of Directors - Fort Worth Academy

Tarrant County Bar Association - Bankruptcy Section

Member - John C. Ford American Inn of Court, Rank of Master

Languages:
Spanish
Birth Information:
Fort Worth, Texas, December 5, 1963
Reported Cases:
In re D P Partners, 106 F.3d 667 (5th Cir. 1997); In re Mirant, 314 B.R. 347 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 2004); In re Placid Oil Co., 463 B.R. 803 (Bankr. N.D. Tex. 2012).
ISLN:
900140004

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Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (11 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/11/16 in Bankruptcy

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/10/16 in Bankruptcy

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/04/16 in Bankruptcy

    Mr. Simon is one of the best and brightest bankruptcy lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is highly professional in demeanor, legal knowledge and ability, and always adheres to the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/03/16 in Bankruptcy

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/01/16 in Bankruptcy

    Robert is an excellent, diligent advocate for his clients. He zealously represents his clients and maintains civility and decorum while doing so. He is always well prepared. He is approachable, creative, and open to different perspectives which may... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/01/16 in Bankruptcy

    Robert is an excellent lawyer. He is smart, tenacious and thorough. I would not hesitate to hire him if I needed counsel.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/05/16 in Real Estate

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/01/16 in Bankruptcy

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/10/16 in Insolvency

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/10/16 in Bankruptcy Litigation

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