Atty. Robert Andrew Simon
Robert A. Simon is a fourth generation Fort Worth lawyer who focuses in bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, and general insolvency.
Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Fort Worth, TX · 36+ Years Experience
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About Robert Andrew Simon at a Glance
Robert Andrew Simon is a Member based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern Bankruptcy Court Texas Eastern District Court Tex (1990). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 1990) and Yale University (B.A. History, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ford American Inn of Court, Rank of Master. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Andrew Simon
- Robert A. Simon is a fourth generation Fort Worth lawyer who focuses in bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, and general insolvency
- Mr. Simon entered private practice as a bankruptcy lawyer in in 1991
- Since then, Mr. Simon has represented nearly every type of player in the bankruptcy arena, including debtors, bankruptcy trustees, commercial banks, non-bank lenders, unsecured creditors, equity holders, local taxing authorities, municipalities, official creditor committees, ad hoc (unofficial) creditor committees, asset purchasers, new equity investors, court-appointed professionals, and numerous defendants in preference and fraudulent transfer litigation
- As debtor’s counsel, Mr. Simon has successfully led the reorganization of numerous local and regional companies
- As counsel for judgment creditors in the Pittsburgh Corning Chapter 11 case, Mr. Simon helped change the nationwide template for the treatment of judgment creditors in asbestos bankruptcy cases
- As litigation counsel for Placid Oil Company, Mr. Simon successfully resolved eight cases involving the discharge of pre-bankruptcy legacy claims against Placid Oil and obtained two favorable rulings from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals regarding the discharge of such claims
- As co-counsel for Rangers Baseball Express, LLC, Mr. Simon helped represent the successful purchaser of the Texas Rangers Baseball Team in the Team’s 2010 bankruptcy
- Mr. Simon believes that formal bankruptcy proceedings are an expensive solution to debtor-creditor disputes and strives to resolves disputes informally through negotiation, if possible
- Often, debtors and creditors can resolved their disputes more swiftly and more economically outside of bankruptcy
- Mr. Simon prefers that approach, when possible, and has extensive experience in informal workouts, representing both debtor and creditors
- In addition to bankruptcy and insolvency, Mr. Simon practices commercial litigation, real estate, and general business law
- Awards & Recognitions Named a Top Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine for 2013 to present Recognized as a Top Attorney by 360 West Magazine 2018 to present Recognized as a Super Lawyer 2013 to present
- Super Lawyers is a Thomson-Reuters service printed in Texas Monthly
AV-Rated Martindale-Hubbell
Preeminent Publications & Presentations Robert Simon presented 'Introduction to Bankruptcy - Frequently Asked Questions'
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Andrew Simon's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Andrew Simon handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fort Worth.
Business & Corporate Law in Fort Worth
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Fort Worth
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Fort Worth
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Robert Andrew Simon is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Texas →
Creditor Rights & Collections in Fort Worth
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Civil Litigation in Fort Worth
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fort Worth
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 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 venue, 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.
Fort Worth Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fort Worth-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fort Worth Choose Robert Andrew Simon
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert Andrew Simon's practice in the field of business, real estate, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Andrew Simon brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and bankruptcy, Robert Andrew Simon can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fort Worth
A Fort Worth-based practice means Robert Andrew Simon attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Robert Andrew Simon Handles in Fort Worth
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Robert Andrew Simon directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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