Burleson LLP announced that Trent Rosenthal, who has practiced bankruptcy law for nearly three decades, has joined the firm as a partner in the Houston location.

Additionally, he will oversee Burleson's strategic alliances with other leading firms across the country that are designed to deliver broader, more customized bankruptcy and restructuring services to companies in a diverse range of industries.

Rosenthal, who is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, focuses his practice on reorganizations, insolvencies, work-outs, creditors'/landlords' rights, and real estate issues.  He represents oil and gas companies, banks, factoring companies, asset-based lenders, trade creditors, landlords, and unsecured creditors' committees, as well as companies in other industries.

Rosenthal also represents debtors in Chapter 11 cases and handles various bankruptcy litigation matters.  He has acted as an operating Chapter 11 trustee for real estate owners and developers as well as insolvent companies.

Managing partner Rick Burleson said Rosenthal's addition underscores the firm's commitment to providing skills and capabilities that extend beyond the firm's traditional expertise in the oil and gas sector.

"Trent is a highly regarded attorney who truly understands bankruptcy law and has an unwavering focus on the big picture," Burleson explained.  "Whether a client is considering a reorganization or looking to get out ahead of a potential problem, Trent can build the right strategy to position the company well for the future.  He will further strengthen our corporate law practice in general and take our bankruptcy and restructuring practice to a whole new level."

"Burleson delivers the agility and responsiveness of a small firm backed by the depth of knowledge and capabilities of a large firm," Rosenthal explained.  "That's a great combination for clients and attorneys alike, and I'm looking forward to working with other lawyers who are committed to providing value, efficiency, skills, and insight to the companies we serve."

Burleson LLP is a full-service corporate law firm that serves clients in a diverse range of industries. Known for its expertise in energy – and with a presence in every major North American producing region – the firm also represents companies in matters that include litigation, mergers and acquisitions, tax, regulatory, real estate, bankruptcy and restructuring, finance, insurance, and labor and employment. With its broad-based corporate capabilities and mid-market rates, Burleson LLP delivers the kind of high-quality, high-value, highly efficient legal services demanded by businesses in and out of the energy industry.