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With a distinguished career in bankruptcy and financial restructuring, R.J. Shannon provides strategic legal counsel to clients facing financial distress. His practice spans debtor and creditor representation, trustee matters, and high-stakes bankruptcy litigation. Whether negotiating out-of-court settlements or advocating in complex adversary proceedings, Mr. Shannon leverages his deep industry knowledge to protect his clients’ interests and achieve favorable outcomes.. Mr. Shannon has successfully represented clients in major restructuring cases across the country, including Texas, New York, and Delaware. His comprehensive experience and legal acumen extends beyond litigation, as he also advises on corporate, financial, and real estate transactions, helping clients navigate potential risks and avoid financial pitfalls. His ability to balance legal precision with business pragmatism makes him a trusted advisor in distressed financial situations.. Prior to private practice, Mr. Shannon clerked for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas and the Court of Appeals of Maryland. His early career experience in the construction industry provides additional insight into business operations and contract negotiations. Recognized as a Texas Super Lawyers "Rising Star" from 2021 to 2024, Mr. Shannon continues to be a leader in bankruptcy and business law.

Julie M. Koenig is proud to serve her community with over 31 years of legal expertise. Ms. Koenig practices bankruptcy law in Brazos, Grimes, Harris, Jefferson, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Waller Counties in Texas.. Ms. Koenig is recognized with the distinguished AV Preeminent®Rating by The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. This is a significant accomplishment, a testament to the fact the Ms. Koenig’s peers and legal professionals rank her as obtaining the highest level of professional excellence. These ratings reflect a combination of excellence in the areas of ethical standards and legal ability; which are based on performance in five key areas: legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability and legal experience.. Ms. Koenig has also been honored by Martindale-Hubbell® as a Preeminent Women Lawyer in 2013. Ms. Koenig is one of the select few in Texas to receive this recognition, as only 5% of all female lawyers in Texas have achieved this rating.For more information about The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, please visit: MARTINDALE-HUBBELL®. Ms. Koenig was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on November 10, 1988 and admitted to practice in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas on March 17, 1989; in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas on September 9, 1989; the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas on November 13, 1996; and in the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on October 12, 1989.. Ms. Koenig is a member of the State Bar of Texas, The College of the State Bar of Texas, the Federal Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and a former member of the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the Houston Young Lawyers Association. She is also a former member of the Houston Women's Bankruptcy Conference and a member and former Secretary/Treasurer and former Vice President of the Houston Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, f/k/a the Houston Association of Debtor's Attorneys.. Ms. Koenig is a distinguished speaker, and has presented topics at many seminars, including the International Bankruptcy Seminar.. Ms. Koenig received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Texas A & M University in 1981 and received her Doctorate of Jurisprudence Degree from South Texas College of Law in May, 1988. Ms. Koenig practiced with the law firm of J. Craig Cowgill and Associates from 1989 until 1998. Ms. Koenig was in private practice from 1998 until 2001.. In 2001, Rodney Tow and Julie Koenig formed a partnership and started Tow & Koenig, PLLC, a boutique law firm, specializing in all types of bankruptcy matters.. Ms. Koenig's legal practice consists primarily of bankruptcy and related matters, both for creditors, debtors and Trustees with the firm of Cooper & Scully, PC. She handles Chapter 7 & 11 Bankruptcies for both individuals and businesses and Adversary Proceedings in the Federal Bankruptcy Court. She also represents Chapter 7 Trustees.. Ms. Koenig is a Master Gardner and loves fishing, hunting and hiking in the great outdoors.

"AV" Peer-Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; named "Texas Super Lawyer" and "Rising Star" by Texas Monthly Magazine; named one of "Houston's Best Lawyers" by H-Texas Magazine. Board Certified, Business Bankruptcy Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization; Member, College of the State Bar of Texas and "Barrister" of American Inns of Court.

Member of the American Law Institute.. I have compteted in several Houston marathons and one 70.3 Ironman Triathlon, as well as some smaller triathlons.  I spend most of my non-working time with my three young children, who can be as exhausting as any marathon.. When first I talk with a client, my goal is to keep them out of bankrutpcy.  Bankruptcy is truly the last option, and one that I do not recommend lightly.  If a client comes to talk to me sooner (when the financial situation is trending downward and when negative cash flow is just beginning), I can offer them more choices for restructuring their business and less expensive alternatives.  Sometimes people delaty visiting with a bankrutpcy lawyer until it is too late.  Do not let irrational fear guide your business decisions.  Use a level head.  Consult a bankruptcy or turnaround lawyer when you are looking for a turnaround.  You will lose little and stand to gain a great deal from a consultation with someone who has made it his life's work to turnaround struggling businesses and save struggling business owners.. I have represented creditors of all sizes, from massive insititutional lenders to small individual investors.  Generally, as a creditors' counsel, I bring my years of experience to bear in collecting the most money for the least cost.  The aphorism that "one cannot get blood from a turnip" does not require that the prudent creditor simply "write off" bankruptcy debts.  The debtor hopes that you will just go away, but a smart creditor knows his options.  The bankruptcy law provides for extensive scrutiny of the debtor's finances at a moderate cost.  A creditor armed with knowledgable counsel will use the bankruptcy court, the structure of trustees and committess, and the power of effective advocacy to get a useful return.  As the creditor's counsel, my rates are always reasonable, especialy given my expertise.  I charge the same rate for debtor or creditor work - a rate that is substantially lower than that charged by the massive super-firms.