David R. Eastlake

David R. Eastlake focuses his practice primarily on representation of debtors in possession, official and ad hoc committees, significant creditors and secured lenders in complex Chapter 11 reorganization cases, Chapter 7 liquidations, out-of-court restructurings and commercial and bankruptcy-related litigation matters. David's experience includes representing purchasers and sellers of assets of Chapter 11 debtors and financially distressed companies, negotiating debtor in possession financing, and drafting reorganization plans and disclosure statements. In addition, David has experience in corporate transactions and corporate governance, including commercial financings, oil and gas transactions and other general corporate matters. His representations have ranged across a wide array of industries, including energy, oil and gas, retail, manufacturing, real estate, financial services, telecommunication and cable.

Concentrations

•Bankruptcy law
•Creditors’ rights
•Corporate restructuring
•Foreclosures and workouts
•Commercial litigation
•Corporate law and finance
•Energy, oil and gas

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2017-2018
•Recipient, Romina L. Mulloy-Bossio Achievement Award for Outstanding Young Bankruptcy Lawyer presented by the Young Lawyers Committee, Bankruptcy Law Section, State Bar of Texas, 2017
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, Corporate Turnaround of the Year for the Chapter 11 plan of reorganization for C&J Energy Services, 2017
•Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, Chapter 11 Restructuring of the Year - Middle Markets, for the Global Geophysical Services Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization, 2016
•Member, Recognized Team, Turnaround & Workouts “Top Successful Restructurings of 2016,” for the C&J Energy Services Ltd., et al., Chapter 11 Cases
•Member, Winning Team, U.S. News - Best Lawyers Law Firm of the Year in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2013
•Honoree, Empire State Counsel, 2008 and 2009
•Recognized by the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as one of the ten highest scoring Texas candidates to pass CPA exam at initial sitting