Paul D. Moak

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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. 

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