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Robert Joseph Shannon
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Biography
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.
Striving to provide unique, personal, and proven solutions to real-world problems.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
50%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
Debt and Lending Agreements
20%
Business
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 7 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 11 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Robert Joseph Shannon's Reviews
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Posted by Stuart | October 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Competent & Reliable
Mr. Shannon worked as co-counsel for a client who had been defrauded and had over $60,000 taken from him when 1) a bank prematurely wired the client's money to a potential seller of a semi-tractor, and 2) the potential seller refused to return the money. We were able to recover all the money from the...
Posted by Rolando | October 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Tough Bankruptcy Case
RJ handle my case almost perfectly and with extreme honesty. I would highly recommend him to anyone invloved in this undesirable process.
Posted by Rodney | March 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Great Attorney
I've hired RJ on several cases. He is diligent, stays on top of things, gets work done, and makes me look good in difficult cases.
Posted by Scott | March 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
President - CEO
We hired RJ when he was right out of Law School to review our contracts and legal agreements. We still use most of what he did for us today. RJ is very personable, easy to work with and is very detail oriented. I would recommend him for any legal work in his field.
Robert Joseph Shannon's Lawyer Endorsements
"RJ is a brilliant lawyer that takes ownership of his clients’ issues and goals as if they are his own. Thorough and diligent in his preparation, drafting, and representation, he consistently proposes creative and practical solutions and strategies. In any litigation, be it bankruptcy or otherwise, I would want RJ as my outside counsel."
"Mr. Shannon is a consummate professional. He is always prepared, ready to go the "extra mile", and polite but firm in his representation. I would highly recommend him as your attorney."
Julie Koenig
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Associate, Parkins Lee & Rubio LLP
2019 - 2020
Bankruptcy and Reorganization Attorney, Barron & Newburger, P.C.
2018 - 2019
Bankruptcy Litigation and Restructuring Associate, Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
2016 - 2018
Financial Restructuring Associate, Akin Gump Hauer & Feld LLP
2015 - 2016
Law Clerk to Judge Davis, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the W.D. of Texas
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk to Judge Harrell, Court of Appeals for the State of Maryland
Associations
2019 - Present
Turnaround Management AssociationMember
2019 - Present
Equal Access to Justice SocietyMember
2018 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Austin Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Erin Energy Corporation and Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (Bankr. S.D. tex)
Successfully objected to $13M administrative expense request and a written opinion was issued by the court on behalf of our client
Sabine Storage & Operations, Inc. (Bankr. S.D. Tex)
Resolved 5-year litigation and settled claims of 60+ creditors through Chapter 11, Subchapter V
Edward C. Mock and Jocelyn J. Mock (Bankr. W.D. Tex)
Obtained confirmation of chapter 11 plan and successfully restructured debt of individuals whose income had been dramatically reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Watson Valve Services, Inc. (Bankr. S.D. Tex)
Obtained recovery of value after payment of creditors; successfully objected to claims of creditors; successfully objected a $408,000 claim asserted by a landlord; obtained dollar for dollar distribution for the benefit of our client
Koontz-Wagner Custom Controls Holdings, LLC (Bankr. S.D. Tex)
Trudy's Texas Star, Inc (Bankr. W.D. Tex)
Represented an iconic Austin restaurant and obtained approved sale of operations and real property in connection with the chapter 11 case
Signet Maritime Corporation (S.D. Tex)
Successful $140,000,000 out-of-court debt restructuring
PMCM 2, LLC v Tango Health, Inc. (Bankr. N.D. Ga)
Achieved dismissal of complaint against our client due to fraudulent transfer actions by the Trustee
Galleria 2425 Owner, LLC (Bankr. S.D. Tex)
(i) received confirmation of plan (ii) sold $27 M in property (iii) successfully objected claims (iv) obtained orders disallowing $27 M of secured claims & $5.2 M of unsecured claims (v) matters referred to U.S. Attorney for criminal investigation
Education
2013
University of Michigan Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Towson University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2021
ABA Business Law Basics
Bankruptcy Sales: Top Ten Differences From Non-Bankruptcy Sales
Publications
2019
2019 Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference
Frequently Asked Questions about Chapter 22 Bankruptcy Cases
2019
ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting CLE Program
Abstract to The Tangled Intersection of Mast Torts, Bankruptcy, and Regulatory Law: What Can be Learned from PG&E?
2016
Western District of Texas Bankruptcy Bench Bar Conference
Equities in Bankruptcy: Not Gone, Not Forgotten
Languages
English
Activity
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