Garrick

C.  Smith

Shareholder
500 N. Akard Street, Suite 4000
Dallas, TX 75201-6605

Overview

Garrick’s practice focuses on complex corporate restructuring and bankruptcy matters, as well as complex commercial litigation. He represents debtors, creditors, trustees, lenders, third-party purchasers and equity sponsors in a range of out-of-court workouts, bankruptcy cases and insolvency litigation. He has represented clients in Chapter 7 and 11 cases, as well as in contested matters and adversary proceedings before the state, bankruptcy and federal district courts. Garrick has worked with a wide variety of clients, including those in the energy, financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate, retail, food service and technology industries.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, he was a member of the restructuring and reorganization practice group at a large international law firm.

Education

Admission

Achievements

  • Thomson Reuters – Texas Rising Stars (2023)
  • Woodward/White, Inc. – Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Litigation – Bankruptcy (2021-2025); Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2021-2023)
  • Clerkships

    The Honorable Elizabeth Lang-Miers, Fifth District Court of Appeals of Texas (Judicial Intern)

  • Memberships

    • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America 
    • State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy Section

     

Overview

Garrick’s practice focuses on complex corporate restructuring and bankruptcy matters, as well as complex commercial litigation. He represents debtors, creditors, trustees, lenders, third-party purchasers and equity sponsors in a range of out-of-court workouts, bankruptcy cases and insolvency litigation. He has represented clients in Chapter 7 and 11 cases, as well as in contested matters and adversary proceedings before the state, bankruptcy and federal district courts. Garrick has worked with a wide variety of clients, including those in the energy, financial services, hospitality, manufacturing, real estate, retail, food service and technology industries.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, he was a member of the restructuring and reorganization practice group at a large international law firm.

Experience

  • Asset Acquisitions

    Advised potential buyers, sellers and private equity investors regarding distressed asset transactions and investments, including distressed M&A and private placement

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  • Borrower + Lender Representation

    Represented lenders and borrowers related to secured and unsecured financing arrangements and loan workouts.

  • Corporate Governance

    Drafted memoranda and presentations to public and private companies on governance matters and best practices; for example, analyzing directors’ and

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