Rusty Woolley has been a partner at MRW since 2012 and has been practicing law since 2003. Rusty’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in state and federal court with a particular focus on disputes in the bankruptcy context. He is worked on a wide variety of commercial matters, including construction, real estate, oil and gas, and financial industries.

Prior to joining MRW, Rusty was a senior associate in the bankruptcy and commercial litigation sections at Porter Hedges, LLP. During that time, his practice focused on the litigation aspects of bankruptcy involving claims ranging from chapter 5 causes of action to director and officer litigation. In particular, Rusty was part of the team that represented the former directors and officers of Lyondell Chemical Company related to its $20 billion merger with Basell Chemical Co.

Since Rusty joined MRW, his focus has continued to be on bankruptcy litigation. He has represented almost all of the chapter 7 trustees in the Southern District of Texas and chapter 7 trustees in the Eastern and Western District of Texas in a variety of disputes. He has also represented multiple post-confirmation trustees in all types of litigation.

Representative Experience:

• Representation of post-confirmation trustee on behalf of concrete construction company in litigation and arbitration throughout Texas;

• Representation of post-confirmation trustee on behalf of valve company in officer and director litigation and claims against the companies former auditors;

• Representation of chapter 7 trustee in the Alliance of American Football bankruptcy case pending in the Western District of Texas;

• Representation of chapter 7 trustee in a multi-million fraud case perpetrated by the debtor’s president;

• Representation of private equity company in litigation in the Sanchez Energy bankruptcy case;

• Representation of large national bank in the Altera Infrastructure bankruptcy case;

Education:
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, 2003
B.A., Business Management, Texas A&M University, 2000

Member: State Bar of Texas; Houston Bar Association