Sam Stricklin
Partner
Linda Nickel
214.758.1628
Samuel Stricklin has more than 20 years of experience in the practice of business bankruptcy law. He has represented clients in contested hearings before more than 40 bankruptcy judges in 17 states, as well as cross-border restructurings in Canada and Europe. Mr. Stricklin has trial and courtroom experience on commercial bankruptcy and litigation issues. It is noted in Chambers 2006 that he is "Not afraid to fight in court for what he could not get in negotiations," and most recently, Chambers 2007 highlights him as a "Creditors Committee Star."
Mr. Stricklin has been lead attorney in a wide range of business bankruptcy cases, representing debtors, trustees, creditors' committees, secured creditors, other bankruptcy professionals and purchasers of assets. Mr. Stricklin has confirmed Chapter 11 plans of reorganization representing debtors, creditors' committees, secured lenders and purchasers of assets, including several heavily contested confirmations involving competing plans of reorganization. He is board certified in business bankruptcy law by the State Bar of Texas.
Prior to joining Bracewell & Giuliani LLP as a partner, he spent 13 years of his career as a bankruptcy attorney at Sheinfeld, Maley & Kay P.C. in Dallas, Texas, where he also served as managing partner of the Dallas office.
Publications and Speeches
"Characterization of Health Care Receivables: Are Post-Petition Health Care Receivables Subject to Pre-Petition Liens as 'Proceeds' or 'Rents' Under the Bankruptcy Code or Are They Excluded as After-Acquired Property?" American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review, Spring 2000.
"Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Insolvent Companies," CLE International, January 2002.
Panelist, "Pre-Filing Considerations," Fulcrum seminar, Houston, Spring 2001.
Co-speaker, "Involuntary Bankruptcies," Advanced Business Bankruptcy, State Bar of Texas Seminar, Spring 2001.
Panelist, "Venue Issues," United States Trustee Program, Tri-Regional Seminar, June 2000.
Panelist, "Hospital Bankruptcies," Advanced Business Bankruptcy State Bar of Texas Seminar, May 2000.
Panelist, "Recent Bankruptcy Developments," Dallas Chapter of Turnaround Management Association, Spring 2000.
Education
J.D., University of Houston Law Center, 1987
B.A., Texas A&M University, 1984
Bar Admissions
Texas
Certifications
Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Business and Bankruptcy Law
Affiliations
American Bankruptcy Institute
Turnaround Management Association
John C. Ford Inn of Court (bankruptcy-based)
Noteworthy
Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2005-2010
US Legal 500, Corporate Restructuring, 2010
Martindale Hubbell, peer rated AV, or highly skilled and very ethical
Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, 2009
Texas Super Lawyers, 2003-2008
Best Lawyers in America, 2007-2010