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Experience and Practice Areas

Mr. Sebesta concentrates his practice on the representation of debtors, creditors and trustees in business Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, as well as the representation of Chapter 7 Trustees in the liquidation of bankruptcy estates, including avoidance litigation. He has participated in Chapter 11 proceedings for the Debtor-in-Possession. Mr. Sebesta has also assisted with informal workouts for small businesses, partnerships and corporations.

Education

J.D., South Texas College of Law, 2001
B.S., Texas A & M University, 1989

Bar Admissions

State Bar of Texas, 2001

Admitted to Practice

U.S. District Court for the Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit

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Experience

July 2002 – present: Associate with Cavazos, Hendricks, Poirot & Smitham, P.C.

Practice areas: Business bankruptcy law, creditors rights in bankruptcy, trustees in Chapter 7 cases, debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases, and non-bankruptcy workouts.

February – June 2002: Associate with The Curtis Law Firm

Emphasis on collection law and creditor’s rights in bankruptcy.

Bankruptcy Experience

Representation of debtors, creditors and trustees in business Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. Representation of Chapter 7 Trustees in the liquidation of bankruptcy estates, including avoidance litigation. Participation in Chapter 11 proceedings for the Debtor-in-Possession. Assistance with informal workouts for small businesses, partnerships and corporations.

Education

South Texas College of Law J.D. 2001 (Dean's Honor List, Summer 2000)

Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Awarded B.S. in Agricultural Economics (Agribusiness) 1989.

Licenses and Certifications

State Bar of Texas 2001

United States District Court – Eastern District, Texas 2002

United States District Court – Northern District, Texas 2002

United States District Court – Southern District, Texas 2003

Professional and Community Affiliations

Member Dallas Bar Association (Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section)

Continuing Legal Education

John C. Ford Inn of Court Chapter 11 Practice Course Fall 2002 30.0 Hours.

Personal

Mike lives in the Dallas area with his wife and two children. He has extensive business experience involving management, strategic planning and business analysis.

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