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David W. Houston IV

Bankruptcy
Burr & Forman LLP
222 Second Avenue South, Suite 2000
Nashville, Tennessee 37201

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About David W. Houston IV

David practices in the firm's Creditors Rights & Bankruptcy Group. His experience includes representing secured and unsecured creditors, committees, creditors, receivers, and parties involved in receiverships and out-of-court restructurings. Davids practice focuses on representing creditors in bankruptcy cases and representing creditors in committees and preference actions. He also represents creditors in state and federal receiverships. David regularly represents trustees and other creditors in all aspects of Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. David has been recognized by "The Best Lawyers in America" for his work in the field of bankruptcy and creditors rights.

David is the fourth generation of lawyers in his family. David is uniquely able to find ways to connect with his clients, other lawyers, and judges in order to successfully resolve even the most complex of problems. David begins every legal conversation with his clients with the end in mind. He makes sure that every decision they make affects the outcome of their case. David leverages his deep network to assemble the most valuable team for his clients, whether its handling a bankruptcy case or helping to buy and sell a company.

David enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, as well as watching Ole Miss sports.

David graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He received his Bachelor of Public Administration degree from the University of Mississippi.

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Contact Details

Listing Type
Individual

Law Firm Name
Burr & Forman LLP

Position
Partner

Phone Number
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Location
222 Second Avenue South, Suite 2000
Nashville, Tennessee 37201

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Education
J.D., University of Mississippi School of Law (2000)B.P.A, University of Mississippi (1997)

Associations Members
American Bar AssociationTennessee Bar AssociationNashville Bar AssociationMississippi Bar Association

Awards
The Best Lawyers in America®, ‘Lawyer of the Year,’ Litigation – Bankruptcy, Nashville, TN (2022)Named, Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers (2022)The Best Lawyers in America®, ‘Lawyer of the Year,’ Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Nashville, TN (2020)The Best Lawyers in America®, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2010-2023), Litigation-Bankruptcy (2011-2023)Named, Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring (2014-2022)Mid-South Super Lawyers, Bankruptcy: Business (2016-2021)Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent© Peer Review Rating

Community Service
Baseball coach for Wookie League teams in the West Nashville Sports LeagueMember of St. Matthews Catholic Church

Credentials
MississippiTennesseeU.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitU.S. District Court – Middle District of TennesseeU.S. District Court – Eastern District of TennesseeU.S. District Court – Western District of TennesseeU.S. District Court – Northern District of MississippiU.S. District Court – Southern District of Mississippi

Publications
Toxins-Are-Us: Bankruptcy Treatment of Environmental LiabilitiesABI Journal: The Gross and the Fair of Toxic Tort Claims in BankruptcyABI Journal: A Plug for Priority Claims in Oil and Gas CasesNorton Bankruptcy Law Adviser Newsletter: “In RE ICL Holding Co.: Roadmap For Avoiding The Absolute Priority Rule”

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My practice is founded on my ability to find practical solutions for complex problems and genuine drive to be a trustworthy guide for my clients.

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