Garrick

C.  Smith

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

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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