Atty. Ayala A. Hassell

Atty. Ayala A. Hassell

Ayala Hassell, resident in Texas and the firm’s Houston office, has had an extensive career representing primarily Fortune 500 tech companies, financial services companies, equity-security holders, institutional lenders, secured lenders, trade creditors, real-property lessors, equipment lessors, banks, and other creditors, both as in-house and law firm counsel. As former senior counsel for a global information technology company, Ayala has a proven track record of mitigating companies’ risk and maximizing recoveries in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts and in all aspects related to credit,

Houston Houston 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Ayala A. Hassell at a glance

Ayala A. Hassell is a Bkrptcy. & Litig., Sr. Atty. based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986). Educated at St. Mary’s School of Law (J.D., 1986) and Sam Houston State University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ayala Hassell, resident in Texas and the firm’s Houston office, has had an extensive career representing primarily Fortune 500 tech companies, financial services companies, equity-security holders, institutional lenders, secured lenders, trade creditors, real-property lessors, equipment lessors, banks, and other creditors, both as in-house and law firm counsel
  • As former senior counsel for a global information technology company, Ayala has a proven track record of mitigating companies’ risk and maximizing recoveries in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts and in all aspects related to credit, creditors’ rights, asset recovery, default and/or insolvency of customers, resellers, distributors, vendors, landlords, lessees, and other debtors involving significant IT contracts, distribution agreements, real-estate leases, personal-property leases, secured transactions, license agreements, and other IT and commercial contracts in virtually all industries and all facets of the domestic and crossborder corporate bankruptcy and financial restructuring or liquidating process
  • Ayala was instrumental in protecting clients’ multi-million dollar IT contracts and investments in many high-profile chapter 11 cases such as General Motors, American Airlines, and United Airlines
  • Currently, Ayala concentrates her practice on representing trustees and official creditors’ committees in chapter 11 cases such as Agilon Energy, Rockall Energy, and Talen Energy
  • Ayala holds an undergraduate degree, magna cum laude, from SHSU (1983) and a J.D., with distinction, from St. Mary's School of Law (1986)
  • News •Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones to Open Texas Office With the Addition of Michael Warner January 11, 2021

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Ayala A. Hassell's law office located?
Ayala A. Hassell's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Ayala A. Hassell practiced law?
Ayala A. Hassell has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
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Ayala A. Hassell earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
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Education

J.D.
St. Mary’s School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
Sam Houston State University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986

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