Atty. John David Penn

Atty. John David Penn

Mr. John David Penn is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and business restructuring, airline reorganization, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation and 10 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 44 J. Erfahrung 44 year
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Profile Summary

About John David Penn at a glance

John David Penn is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on trusts, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court Colorado Bankruptcy Court Texas Western Bankruptcy Court (1982), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1984), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1987). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1982) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. John David Penn is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy and business restructuring, airline reorganization, bankruptcy and insolvency litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1981, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • John practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John David Penn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John David Penn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John David Penn is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John David Penn is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John David Penn is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

John David Penn is one of 5,841 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Texas →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John David Penn is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →

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 Dallas 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John David Penn

Where is John David Penn's law office located?
John David Penn's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John David Penn handle?
John David Penn focuses on trusts, real estate, bankruptcy, chapter 11, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John David Penn practiced law?
John David Penn has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did John David Penn go to law school?
John David Penn earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.B.A., 1981).
How can I contact John David Penn for a consultation?
You can contact John David Penn directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John David Penn received?
John David Penn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1982
B.B.A.
Baylor University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern Bankruptcy Court Colorado Bankruptcy Court Texas Western Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas New York -District and Bankruptcy Courts for Eastern
Admitted: 1989
New York US Supreme Court Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Texas Southern
Admitted: 2010

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