Practice Description

Mr. Moser’s practice involves all aspects of commercial and consumer bankruptcy law. Representation primarily involves Chapter7 and Chapter 11 Trustees and debtors. Representation also includes commercial debtors, consumer debtors, secured and unsecured creditors in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases.

Representative Experience

Prior in-house counsel for Bonnet Resources Corporation, a Bank One subsidiary

Panel Chapter 7 Trustee in the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division

Selected Publications, Seminars and Cases

Attorney of record and/or trustee in the following published cases:

In re Leff, 88 B.R. 105 (Bankr. N.D. Texas 1988)
Stewart v. Law Offices of Dennis Olson, 93 B.R. 91 (N.D. Texas 1988), aff’d, 878 F.2d 1432 (5th Cir. 1989)
In re Dowco Petroleum, Inc., 137 B.R. 207 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 1992)
In re Witts, 180 B.R. 171 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 1995)
In re Robinson, 180 B.R. 174 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 1995)
In re Tinsley, 217 B.R. 188 (Bankr. N.D. Texas 1998)
Painwebber Inc. and Admiral Insurance Co. v. Murray, 260 B.R. 815 (E.D. Texas 2001)
In re Horne, 277 B.R. 320 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2002)
In re Tomlin, 280 B.R. 374 (Bankr. N.D. Texas 2002)
In re Harbor Financial Group, Inc., 303 B.R. 124 (Bankr. N.D. Texas 2003)
Homecomings Financial Group Network, Inc. v. Litzler, 2004 W.L. 614845 (N.D. Texas 2004)
In re Ekuban, 177 Fed. Appx. 407, 2006 W.L. 1049130 (5th Cir. 2006)
In re Eisner, 2007 W.L. 2479654 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2007)
In re Chambers, 2008 W.L. 540872 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2008)
In re Parkway Sales and Leasing, Inc., 411 B.R. 337 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2009)
In re Mullican, 2008 W.L. 5191196 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2008)
In re Mullican, 417 B.R. 408 (E.D. Texas 2009)
In re Chambers, 419 B.R. 652 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2009)
In re Chilton, 426 B.R. 612 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2010)
In re Jacobsen, 2010 W.L. 2388425 (5th Cir. 2010)
In re Jacobsen, 609 F.3d 647 (5th Cir. 2007)
Thaw v. Moser, 769 F.3d 366 (5th Cir. 2014)
Feuerbacher v. Moser, 2012 WL 1070138 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2012)
Chilton v. Moser, 674 F.3d 486 (5th Cir. 2012)
In re Goushey, 2011 WL 2470029 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2011)
In re Brown, 375 B.R. 348 (Bankr. E.D. Texas 2007)

Co-Authored article entitled Representing Trustees – Client Confidentiality and the Attorney-Client Privilege. Published by National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges in 1988.

Awards & Honors

Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Business Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Bankruptcy Law since 1990.

Best Bankruptcy Lawyer in Dallas (D Magazine, 2012 & 2013)

“Texas Super Lawyers” (Texas Monthly magazine, 2003, 2005-2007, 2013)

AV ® PREEMINENT Martindale-Hubbell rating

Practice Description

Mr. Lewis is the managing shareholder of the financial products litigation team, handling complex litigation arising from commercial and residential loans, consumer loans, insurance and annuity policies. With a firm belief that each case demands individualized attention from the outset, Mr. Lewis works to identify the most efficient and effective means to achieve the desired result, avoiding unnecessary cost and delay. If the suit can only be resolved through a trial on the merits, he offers a proven record of successful trials based on over 20 years in practice.

Representative Experience

Multiple trials of loan origination and servicing issues

Trial of suit opposing request to invalidate home equity lien

Trial of bankruptcy action opposing sanctions for alleged stay violations

Trial of partition of commercial real property

Multiple trials of insurance claims handling issues

Trial of complex injury and joint enterprise claims

Trial of bankruptcy action opposing sanctions for alleged wrongful credit reporting

Selected Publications, Seminars and Cases

Issues in Mold Related Coverage Disputes: The Insurance Company’s Perspective, ALFA’s Mold Litigation Seminar
Key Issues in Liability Coverage for Property Damage and Bodily Injury Claims, Mealey’s Asbestos and Mold Insurance Conference

Liability of Insurance Agents and Brokers, Annual Insurance Law Institute

Smith v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., No. 14-10555, 2014 WL 5658947 (5th Cir. Nov. 5, 2014)

Hicks v. Chase Home Fin., LLC, No. 03-13-00007-CV, 2014 WL 4058958 (Tex. App.–Austin Aug. 13, 2014, no pet.)

Reece v. U.S. Bank Nat. Ass’n, 762 F.3d 422 (5th Cir. 2014)

Shin v. Chase Home Fin., LLC, No. 05-12-01634-CV, 2014 WL 2993815 (Tex. App.–Dallas June 30, 2014, no pet.)

Kramer v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 574 Fed. Appx. 370 (5th Cir. 2014)

Daniels v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, 574 Fed. Appx. 337 (5th Cir. 2014)

Johnson v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, 570 Fed. Appx. 404 (5th Cir. 2014)

French v. EMC Mortg. Corp., 566 Fed. Appx. 285, 287 (5th Cir. 2014)

Green v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 562 Fed. Appx. 238 (5th Cir. 2014), cert. denied, 135 S. Ct. 220 (2014)

Saenz v. U.S. Bank Nat. Ass’n, 02-13-00221-CV, 2014 WL 1096042 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Mar. 20, 2014, pet. dism’d w.o.j.)

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Classic Home Fin., Inc., 548 Fed. Appx. 205 (5th Cir. 2013)
2009.

Massey v. EMC Mortg. Corp., 546 Fed. Appx. 477 (5th Cir. 2013)

Deutsche Bank Trust Co., N.A. v. Hall, 400 S.W.3d 668 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2013, pet. denied)

Smith v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., No. 14-10555, 2014 WL 5658947 (5th Cir. Nov. 5, 2014)

Morlock, L.L.C. v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., No. 13-20602, 2014 WL 4652902 (5th Cir. Sept. 19, 2014)

Santiago v. Novastar Mortgage, Inc., 443 S.W.3d 462 (Tex. App.–Dallas 2014, pet. filed)

Hicks v. Chase Home Fin., LLC, No. 03-13-00007-CV, 2014 WL 4058958 (Tex. App.–Austin Aug. 13, 2014, no pet.)

Reece v. U.S. Bank Nat. Ass’n, 762 F.3d 422 (5th Cir. 2014)

Emrich v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 575 Fed. Appx. 502 (5th Cir. 2014)

Morlock, L.L.C. v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 575 Fed. Appx. 228 (5th Cir. 2014)

Shin v. Chase Home Fin., LLC, No. 05-12-01634-CV, 2014 WL 2993815 (Tex. App.–Dallas June 30, 2014, no pet.)

Kramer v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 574 Fed. Appx. 370 (5th Cir. 2014)

Daniels v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, 574 Fed. Appx. 337 (5th Cir. 2014)

Johnson v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, 570 Fed. Appx. 404 (5th Cir. 2014)

French v. EMC Mortg. Corp., 566 Fed. Appx. 285, 287 (5th Cir. 2014)

Green v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 562 Fed. Appx. 238 (5th Cir. 2014), cert. denied, 135 S. Ct. 220 (2014)

Saenz v. U.S. Bank Nat. Ass’n, 02-13-00221-CV, 2014 WL 1096042 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth Mar. 20, 2014, pet. dism’d w.o.j.)

Davis v. Citibank, NA, 05-12-01386-CV, 2014 WL 1022326 (Tex. App.—Dallas Mar. 13, 2014, no pet.)

U.S. Bank Nat. Ass’n, v. Bonney, 05-12-01294-CV, 2013 WL 7149055 (Tex. App.—Dallas Dec. 13, 2013, no pet.)

JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Classic Home Fin., Inc., 548 Fed. Appx. 205 (5th Cir. 2013) 2009.

Massey v. EMC Mortg. Corp., 546 Fed. Appx. 477 (5th Cir. 2013)

Maxwell v. U.S. Bank Nat. Ass’n, 544 Fed. Appx. 470 (5th Cir. 2013)

JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Dixon, 541 Fed. Appx. 423 (5th Cir. 2013)

Hudson v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 541 Fed. Appx. 380 (5th Cir. 2013)

Jenkins v. Stewart Title Co., 05-12-00685-CV, 2013 WL 3487741 (Tex. App.—Dallas July 10, 2013, no pet.)

Atchley v. Chase Home Fin. LLC, 02-12-00365-CV, 2013 WL 3064444 (Tex. App.—Fort Worth June 20, 2013, no pet.)

Shatteen v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 519 Fed. Appx. 320, 321 (5th Cir. 2013)

Deutsche Bank Trust Co., N.A. v. Hall, 400 S.W.3d 668 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2013, pet. denied)

Smith v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 519 Fed. Appx. 861 (5th Cir. 2013)

Puig v. Citibank, N.A., 514 Fed. Appx. 483 (5th Cir. 2013)

Priester v. JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., 708 F.3d 667 (5th Cir. 2013), cert. denied, 134 S. Ct. 196, 187 L. Ed. 2d 256 (2013)

Water Dynamics, Ltd. v. HSBC Bank USA, Nat. Ass’n, 509 Fed. Appx. 367 (5th Cir. 2013)

Home Loan Corp. v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., 312 S.W. 3d 199 (Tex App – Houston [14th Dist.] 2010)

The Burlington Ins. Co. v. Superior Nationwide Logistics, Ltd., 2010 WL 3155916 (S.D. Tex. Aug. 10, 2010)

Red Rock Properties 2005, Ltd. v. Chase Home Finance LLC, 2009 WL 1795037 (Tex App. – Houston [14th Dist.], June 25, 2009)

Morgan v. Chase Home Finance LLC, 306 Fed. App. 49 (5th Cir. 2008)

Caddell v. Travelers Lloyds of Texas Ins. Co., 2007 WL 1574244 (Tex. App. – Texarkana June 1, 2007).

Awards & Honors

Texas Super Lawyers, 2006-2010, published by Texas Monthly magazine

AV ® PREEMINENT Martindale-Hubbell rating

Best Attorneys under 40 – D Magazine, 2004

Practice Description

Ms. Hytken’s practice involves representation of financial institutions, banks and debt servicers in consumer financial services litigation involving wrongful foreclosure claims, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Texas Debt Collection Act, and the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

Representative Experience

-Represented national financial institutions in various litigation matters, including wrongful foreclosure issues.

– Represented title insurance companies and the insured in a variety of disputes, including fraud, breach of contract, and quiet title claims.

– Clerked at a federal government agency charged with supplying hydorelectric power to the Northwest. Worked on issues involving labor disputes, intergovernmental conflict, and a variety of tort issues.

Selected Publications, Seminars and Cases

“Electronic Discovery: To What Extent do the 2006 Amendments Satisfy Their Purposes?” 12 Lewis & Clark Law Review 599, 2008

Community Involvement, Affiliations and Memberships
Member, Dallas Bar Association

Committee Member, SPCA of Texas

Awards & Honors

Scholar List

Law Review

Practice Description

Mr. Baum runs a diverse financial institution and transactions-oriented practice. Handles work-outs, mortgage related litigation, commercial and residential foreclosures, collections, real estate purchase and sale, landlord-tenant, creditors’ and trustees’ rights in bankruptcy, asset and business purchase and sale, and general real estate, mortgage lending, corporate, and title curative matters.

Representative Experience

Handled and/or closed over 500 commercial foreclosures, REO/ORE purchase and sale transactions and commercial workout matters.

Acted as lead counsel in over 100 bankruptcy adversary proceedings.

Represented financial institutions in over 100 title, lien priority, or lien perfection matters.

Resolved over 5,000 mortgage banking litigation matters.

Represented Chapter 7 trustee in liquidation of six mortgage companies.

Served as in-house counsel for two major mortgage lenders.

Represented buyers and sellers of commercial real estate and associated entities.

Assisted buyers and sellers of assets and operating businesses.

Selected Publications, Seminars and Cases

“When Tenant Files Bankruptcy During Eviction” – Sterling Education Services, Inc. (2004)

“ Residential Eviction and Trial” – Sterling Education Services, Inc. (2004)

In re Harbor Financial Group, Inc. 303 B.R. 124 (Bankr. N.D. Texas 2003)

Awards & Honors

AV ® PREEMINENT Martindale-Hubbell rating