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Rachael L. Smiley

Bankruptcy
Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC
Plano, Texas, 75093

About Rachael L. Smiley

Rachael Smiley joins FBFK with over a decade of legal experience, including knowledge of all stages of the Chapter 11 reorganization process, such as asset sales, plan confirmation, and post-confirmation plan administration. She has also litigated a wide range of disputes, including contested matters and adversary proceedings, as well as valuation disputes, claim objections, and avoidance actions.

Rachael worked in the Office of Supply Chain Management at UT Southwestern Medical Center before joining FBFK, where she negotiated and drafted business agreements on behalf of the university and its hospitals. Rachael also gained valuable insight into the complex and highly specialized financial and procurement systems that support the healthcare industry while she was there.

Rachael was named one of the Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2022).

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Licenses & Credentials
Admitted to Practice
States:
State Bar of Texas
United States District Courts:
Eastern District of Texas
Northern District of Texas
Southern District of Texas
Western District of Texas
Other Admissions:
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
Educational Background
Southern Methodist University, J.D., 2008
Texas Christian University, B.A., 1999
Associations & Memberships
Rachael is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), and the International Women’s Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) and has served as Chapter President of the DFW TMA Chapter (2019) and Chair of the DFW IWIRC Network (2020)
Honors & Awards
Best Lawyers® “One to Watch” in 2021 and 2022 for Insolvency and Reorganization Law
ABF Journal 2021 Top Women in ABL
Dallas Bar Association “WE LEAD” Women’s Leadership, Class of 2020
Super Lawyers “Rising Stars” for business bankruptcy in 2018
John C. Ford American Inn of Court, Rochelle Chapter 11 Course John King “Rookie of the Year” Award, 2009
Elliott Cup 5th Circuit Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition – 2008 Champion
Duberstein National Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition – 2008 Finalist (2nd Place) and Outstanding Oral Advocate

Contact Details

Law Firm Name
Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC
Location
2500 Dallas Parkway, Suite 600
Plano, Texas, 75093
United States