Experience and Practice Areas
Mr. Sebesta concentrates his practice on the representation of debtors, creditors and trustees in business Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, as well as the representation of Chapter 7 Trustees in the liquidation of bankruptcy estates, including avoidance litigation. He has participated in Chapter 11 proceedings for the Debtor-in-Possession. Mr. Sebesta has also assisted with informal workouts for small businesses, partnerships and corporations.
Education
J.D., South Texas College of Law, 2001
B.S., Texas A & M University, 1989
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Texas, 2001
Admitted to Practice
U.S. District Court for the Northern, Eastern, and Southern Districts of Texas
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
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Experience
2010 to Present: Shareholder of Cavazos, Hendricks, Poirot & Smitham, P.C.
2002 - 2009: Associate with Cavazos, Hendricks, Poirot & Smitham, P.C.
Practice areas: Business bankruptcy law, creditors rights in bankruptcy, trustees in Chapter 7 cases, debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases, and non-bankruptcy workouts.
February - June 2002: Associate with The Curtis Law Firm
Emphasis on collection law and creditor's rights in bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Experience
Representation of debtors, creditors and trustees in business Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases. Representation of Chapter 7 Trustees in the liquidation of bankruptcy estates, including avoidance litigation. Participation in Chapter 11 proceedings for the Debtor-in-Possession. Assistance with informal workouts for small businesses, partnerships and corporations.
Education
South Texas College of Law J.D. 2001 (Dean's Honor List, Summer 2000)
Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. Awarded B.S. in Agricultural Economics (Agribusiness) 1989.
Licenses and Certifications
State Bar of Texas 2001
United States District Court – Eastern District, Texas 2002
United States District Court – Northern District, Texas 2002
United States District Court – Southern District, Texas 2003
Professional and Community Affiliations
Dallas Bar Association (Member: Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section)
John C. Ford Inn of Court
Awards and Distinctions
Selected Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers, 2009
Continuing Legal Education
John C. Ford Inn of Court Chapter 11 Practice Course Fall 2002 30.0 Hours.
Personal
Mike lives in the Dallas area with his wife and two children. He has extensive business experience involving management, strategic planning and business analysis.
