Atty. John Behan
John Behan is a third generation Texas lawyer who specializes in bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, and general insolvency. Mr.
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John Behan is an Associate based in Fort Worth, Texas, practforg at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. They haand 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Admitted to practice in Texas Northern District of Texas (2022). Educated at Baylor University B.A. Southern Methodist University J.D. (—). Actiand member of Texas Bar Association Tarrant County Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Behan is a third generation Texas lawyer who specializes in bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, and general insolvency
- Mr. Behan attended Baylor University and majored in history with a minor philosophy
- Mr. Behan then attend Southern Methodist University for law school where he distinguished himself, serving as a member of the SMU Law Review and graduating in the top 10% of his class
- After graduation, Mr. Behan began his bankruptcy practice by clerking for the Honorable Joshua P. Searcy for two years in Tyler, Texas where he gained hands on experience in all types of bankruptcy litigation
- Upon completion of his clerkship, Mr. Behan returned to him hometown of Fort Worth and entered private practice
- Mr. Behan has experience in nearly all types of bankruptcy cases, including consumer Chapter 7’s, small business bankruptcy’s (Chapter 11 Subchapter V), and creditor representations in various matters
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Fort Worth 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 substantiand 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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