Atty. Karl D. Burrer

Atty. Karl D. Burrer

Karl D. Burrer focuses his practice on corporate financial restructuring.

Houston Houston 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Karl D. Burrer at a glance

Karl D. Burrer is a Shareholder based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern Dis (2004). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2003) and University of Houston (B.S., 2000). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Houston Bar Association •Member, Texas Bar Association •Member, Turnaround Management Association •Member, The Honorable Arthur L, Moller/David B, and Foltz, Jr. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Karl D. Burrer focuses his practice on corporate financial restructuring
  • Karl advises and represents clients with respect to all aspects of financial distress across a wide array of sectors, with an emphasis on the energy and healthcare sectors
  • Karl has represented debtors and senior and junior secured creditors, and independent directors in all phases of corporate debt restructurings, including negotiating out-of-court workouts and litigating in-court chapter 11 bankruptcy cases with assets ranging from $20 million to over $1 billion
  • In this capacity, Karl often advises parties on debt and equity financing as well as asset sales
  • Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Karl served as a law clerk to the Honorable Marvin Isgur of the U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • Concentrations •Distressed asset sales and acquisitions •Energy •Power and natural resources •Real estate insolvency •Health care insolvency •Foreclosures and workouts •Distressed High Yield Bonds Judicial Clerkships •Hon
  • Marvin Isgur, U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2004-2005 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, “Energy Services Restructuring of the Year (Mid-Markets)” for Shale Support Global Holdings, 2021 •Recommended, The Legal 500 United States, Finance - Restructuring (Including Bankruptcy) - Corporate, 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•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Texas Super Lawyers, 'Rising Stars,' 2009, 2012-2017

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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 Karl D. Burrer's law office located?
Karl D. Burrer's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Karl D. Burrer practiced law?
Karl D. Burrer has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Karl D. Burrer go to law school?
Karl D. Burrer earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 2000).
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 2003
B.S.
University of Houston
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Texas U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern Dis
Admitted: 2004

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