Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, University of Houston Law Center, 1995. Houston Law Review, Note and Comment Editor. Order of the Coif
- B.B.A., summa cum laude, University of Houston, 1992
Court Admissions
- State of Texas
- The U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Northern Districts of Texas
Bar Associations
- State Bar of Texas
Paul Moak is a principal in McKool Smith's Houston office. Prior to joining McKool Smith, Mr. Moak was a partner in the Houston office of Andrews Kurth LLP.
Mr. Moak has been involved in a wide range of complex Chapter 11 cases. In his practice, he has represented debtors, secured lenders, creditor committees and equity committees in bankruptcy reorganization proceedings, as well as bankruptcy-related litigation matters. He possesses particular expertise in the energy, health care, chemicals, and aviation industries.
Representative Matters
- In re Seven Seas Petroleum. Represented the bankruptcy trustee for Seven Seas Petroleum in various litigation matters on behalf of the bankruptcy estate.
- In re Storm Cat Energy. Represented prepetition secured lender and debtor-in-possession lender in bankruptcy of gas exploration and production companies.
- In re TXCO Resources. Represented prepetition secured lenders and debtor-in-possession lenders in bankruptcy of oil and gas exploration and production companies.
- In re Sterling Chemicals, Inc. Served as co-counsel for chemical company debtors.
- In re Kitty Hawk. Represented bank group in bankruptcy of domestic air cargo company.
- In re Paragon Brands. Represented Equity Committee in bankruptcy of diaper manufacturer.
Press Releases
- October 1, 2009