MYRON M. SHEINFELD, Esq.

Mickey Sheinfeld began practice in the bankruptcy and reorganization area in 1965. The scope of practice has grown in leaps and bounds so that his experience covers representation in all aspects of bankruptcy and reorganization, the solution of business problems, the acquisition of companies from bankruptcy, and workout and restructure of individuals and companies to avoid bankruptcy. His experience is business oriented, and he has been involved in many of the major bankruptcy reorganization or business problems in the Southwest.

He has received recognition as one of the best lawyers in his field in America and continues to write and teach, and to mentor younger lawyers at the firm.

He is frequently consulted on business problems.
Mickey has participated or chaired committees in the administration of justice in the United States District Courts and the Fifth Circuit.

His past experience has afforded an opportunity for firms and businesses to utilize him as a mediator in connection with significant business disputes before and after litigation.

Areas of Practice:

• Bankruptcy Litigation
• Bankruptcy Reorganization
• Bankruptcy Taxation

Education and Academic Experience:

• Tulane University, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, 1951
• University of Michigan, J.D., Pi Sigma Alpha, 1954

Professional Memberships:

• Chairman of the Texas Board of Legal
• Specialization (Bankruptcy Advisory Commission)
• Member and Vice President of the American College of Bankruptcy
• Member of the National Bankruptcy Conference

Prior Experience:

• University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Adjunct Professor, 1996
• University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas, Lecturer in Law, 1975-1991
• U.S. District Court, Houston, Texas, Law Clerk to the Hon. Ben C. Connally, 1960-1961
• U.S. Attorney's Office, Houston, Texas, Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1958-1960

Honors and Awards:

• The Best Lawyers in America, 9th Edition (2001-2002)Speeches and Publications
• Publication, titled "Collier on Bankruptcy , Revised (15th ed.), Contributing Author and Co-Editor (Matthew Bender)"
• Publication, titled "Collier on Bankruptcy Taxation, Co-Author (Matthew Bender)"
• Publication, titled "Collier Bankruptcy Practice Guide (Matthew Bender)"
• Publication, titled "The Practical Lawyer"
• ALI-ABACommunity Involvement
• Nabors Industries, Inc.
• Third Avenue Value Fund