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John Michael Mcbride

John Michael Mcbride

J. Michael McBride, PC
  • Bankruptcy, Consumer Law, Business Law ...
  • Texas
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Biography

J. MICHAEL McBRIDE has helped businesses and individuals through bankruptcy for 34 years. His firm handles business reorganization, Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy and represents creditors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, collections, arbitration and mediation, as well as related federal court litigation. After graduating from Emory University and SMU Law School, Michael clerked for a Federal District Court Judge before entering the private practice.

Michael has authored many articles, seminar papers and a book entitled Purchase and Sale of Assets in Bankruptcy, 2nd Ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., and authored the Advanced Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Practice, Aspen Law & Business, Cumulative Supplement.

Michael is admitted in Texas and practices law in all county, district court and all federal districts in Texas as well as the U.S. Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Ninth Circuits. Michael also provides significant pro bono legal services for individuals through the non-profit organization Texas Lawyer for Texas Veterans and volunteers with Union Gospel Mission of Fort Worth.

Some representative works are Chapter 11 Debtors and Creditors, Officers and Directors Defense, Preference and Fraudulent Transfer Claims Defense, Trustee Representation, Plaintiff suits, Personal Property Lessors, Institutional Lenders, Claims Objections, Chapter 11 Debtors and Chapter 7 Debtors.

Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Consumer Law
Class Action, Lemon Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Collections
Arbitration & Mediation
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Texas
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5th Circuit
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9th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
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United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
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United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
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United States District Court, Western District of Texas
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
President
J. Michael McBride, PC
- Current
Education
Southern Methodist University
J.D. (1983) | Law
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Emory University
B.A. (1980) | English and Political Science
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Awards
Top Attorney for 2018
360 West Magazine
Top Attorney of 2017
360 West Magazine
Top Attorney of 2016
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Mediation Training Course
Dispute Resolution Services of North Texas, Inc.
Top Attorney of 2015
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Family Mediation Training Couse
Dispute Reolution Services of North Texas, Inc.
Top Attorney of 2014
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Top Attorney of 2013
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Top Attorney of 2012
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Steadfast Service Award
Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans
Top Attorney for 2011
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Volunteer Service Award
Union Gospel Mission of Fort Worth
Top Attorney of 2008
Fort Worth, Texas Magazine
Mediation Training Course
Texas Association of Mediators
DBA 100 Club
Dallas Bar Association
DBA 100 Club
Dallas Bar Association
Certificate of Appreciation
State Bar of Texas
Advanced Business Bankruptcy Course
State Bar of Texas
AV Rating
Martindale Hubbell
Superb Rating
Avvo
Professional Associations
Tarrant County Bar Association
Current
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Tarrant County Bar Association, Lawyer Referral Service
Current
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Dallas Bar Association
Current
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Dallas Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
Current
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Dallas Bar Association, Commercial law Section
Current
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Texas Lawyers for Texas Veterans
Co-Founder and Member
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New York State Bar  # 4515722
Member
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New York State Bar Association Department of Pro Bono Affairs
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Hon. John C. Ford American Inns of Court
Master
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Hon. John C. Ford Inns of court
Pupilage Group Leader
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Risk Management Association
North Texas State Chapter
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Risk Management Association
Texas State Chapter, Board Member
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Tarrant County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
Chairman
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Tarrant County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
Vice-Chairman, Speaker Chairman
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Advanced Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Practice
Aspen Law & Business, Cumulative Supplement
Purchase and Sale of Assets in Bankruptcy, 2nd Ed.
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Bankruptcy, How to Dip Your Toe in the Water Without Getting All Wet
Transition to Practice CLE Presentation
Bankruptcy, Foreclosures & Debt
People's Law School
Bankruptcy for Consumer and Small Business
Tarrant County Bar Center
Collecting Debts and Judgments
University of Houston Law Foundation
Recent Changes to the Bankruptcy Code - Effects on Businesses
University of Houston Law Foundation
General Insolvency and Bankruptcy Consideration for the Solo or Small Firm Lawyer
Dallas County Solo and Small Firm
Basic Bankruptcy - Initial Interview and Pre-Bankruptcy Planning
Sterling Education Services
Attorney Independence and Conflicts in Smaller Organizations
Tarrant County In-House Counsel
Defending Suits to Recover Preferential Transfers
Tarrant County In-House Counsel
Bankruptcy: Practical Aspects for the Non-Bankruptcy Attorney (Including Defense of Preference Actions)
University of Houston Law Foundation
Bankruptcy For The Non-Bankruptcy Practitioners
Texas General Practice and Ethics Institute, State Bar of Texas
Successful Reorganization of the Small Business
Advising Small Business Owners, University of Houston
Legislative Update
9th Annual Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Course, State Bar of Texas
Quick: Tell Me How You Get Paid in Bankruptcy Cases
Basic Bankruptcy Seminar
Lender Liability Exposure in Bankruptcy
Professional Education Systems, Inc., Houston, Texas
The Single Asset Bankruptcy in the District of Arizona
Professional Education Systems, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
Getting Blood From a Turnip: The Basics of Litigating Commercial Claims
Advanced Creditors' Rights Course, State Bar of Texas
Texas Mortgage Foreclosure
Professional Educations Systems, Inc.
Bankruptcy and Partnership Dissolution: Making a Federal Case
10 Norton Bankruptcy Law Advisor 6
What Every Banker Must Know About Bankruptcy
Independent Bankers Association of Texas, Banking Regulations
Miraculous Dreams or Fact: Disclosure Statements in Chapter 11 Reorganizations
Oklahoma Bar Association, Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar
Professional Compensation in Bankruptcy Cases: What Are We Worth and How Do We Get It?
Advanced Business Bankruptcy Course, State Bar of Texas
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
J. Michael McBride, P.C.
Contact & Map
6420 Southwest Blvd Ste 112
6420 Southwest Blvd Ste 112
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Telephone: (817) 877-1824
Fax: (817) 877-1797