Noted bankruptcy attorney Michelle Vonsenden Larson has joined the Dallas office of Carrington, Coleman, Sloman & Blumenthal, LLP, as an insolvency and reorganization practice partner.
"Michelle is an exceptional addition to our firm," said Carrington Coleman Managing Partner Bruce Collins. "She brings significant experience in complex, sophisticated bankruptcy matters that will greatly benefit our clients."
Larson represents a diverse range of clients, including financial, energy, real estate, insurance and sports entities, in complex commercial bankruptcy and restructuring matters nationwide. Ms. Larson also frequently serves as outside general counsel offering guidance on general corporate and transactional matters. In addition, she represents bankruptcy clients before appellate courts across the country, as well as before the U.S. Supreme Court. Her practice includes:
- Insolvency & reorganization
- Accounting & receiverships
- Acquisitions & dispositions
- Liquidation
- Secured finance
- Commercial transactions and disputes
A 1996 magna cum laude graduate of Loyola University School of Law and the valedictorian of the 1992 Nicholls State University graduating class, Ms. Larson joins Carrington Coleman from the Dallas office of Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP. She previously practiced at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. She is also licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (Louisiana 1992).
Also joining the firm's Dallas office are three associates:
Lance Henderson's practice focuses on litigation and intellectual property law. He is a 2014 graduate of The University of Texas School of Law.
Evan Kirkham is an associate in the firm's securities and director and officer practice group. He is a 2017 cum laude graduate of the Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.
Derrick Ward's practice focuses on employment litigation and insurance coverage, and also includes appellate work. He is a 2014 graduate of The University of Texas School of Law.