Rusty Woolley is an associate in the bankruptcy and commercial litigation sections of Porter & Hedges. Mr. Woolley's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal court with a particular focus on disputes in the bankruptcy context, and creditors' rights. He is involved in a wide variety of matters, including real estate, energy and financial industries. Mr. Woolley has been named a "Texas Rising Star" in surveys conducted by Texas Monthly magazine from 2006-2008.

Representative Experience

Mr. Woolley participated in the firms representation in the following matters:

• Representation of regional bank and oil and gas company in connection with Enron Chapter 11 case.
• Representation of senior secured lenders in the Dunhill Resources and Crutcher-Tufts Resources bankruptcies.
• Representation of a liquidating trustee in litigation in a large Chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
• Representation of an individual in a fraudulent transfer and alter-ego litigation in Bankruptcy Court.
• Representation of national commercial kitchen equipment distributor in joint venture dispute.
• Representation of a reorganized debtor in connection with post-confirmation litigation claims.

Professional / Civic Affiliations

• Member of the State Bar of Texas
• Member of the Houston Bar Association.

News

• Porter & Hedges' Attorneys Selected as 2008 Texas Rising Stars (3/18/2008)
• 26 Porter & Hedges' Attorneys Selected as Rising Stars in 2007 Survey (3/1/2007)
• 22 Porter & Hedges’ Attorneys Selected as Rising Stars in 2006 Survey (3/1/2006)

Publications

• Bankruptcy's "Free And Clear" Assets May Include Unwanted Luggage (2/6/2004)

Events

• "Witness Preparation," Bankruptcy Institute (1/1/2004)