Marc

W. Taubenfeld

Shareholder
Dallas
500 N. Akard Street, Suite 4000
Dallas, TX 75201-6605
D.214.855.7523
E.mtaubenfeld@munsch.com

Overview

With a career spanning more than 35 years, Marc has an extensive background  in bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters. He has experience representing creditors, debtors, creditor groups, Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees and creditors’ committees in bankruptcy cases. Marc’s practice has also included representation of both plaintiffs and defendants at all levels of both state and federal court in matters including commercial transactions, sales and acquisitions of businesses, real estate transactions, leasing and representation of lenders and borrowers in connections with loans, loan modifications and workouts. Over the years, he has represented companies in various industries including energy, health care, manufacturing, real estate, retail and transportation.

In addition to his legal practice, Marc is also a frequent author and speaker on bankruptcy-related topics. He previously served as editor of Bankruptcy Briefs and is the current editor of the newsletter of the Bankruptcy Section of the Federal Bar Association.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Marc served as a partner in the bankruptcy and commercial litigation sections at a Dallas-based law firm.

Education

  • The University of Texas School of Law, J.D.
    • The Review of Litigation (Note Editor)
    • Honor Council
  • Duke University, B.A., cum laude

Admissions

  • Texas
  • United States Courts of Appeals for the Fifth, Seventh and Ninth Circuits
  • United States District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
  • United States Supreme Court

Achievements

  • Lawdragon  –  Lawdragon 500 Leading Dealmakers in America (2024)
  • Martindale-Hubbell® – Legal Leaders/Top Rated Lawyers, ALM
  • Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent®, Peer Review Rated™
  • Thomson Reuters – Texas Super Lawyers (2005-2007, 2011-2020)
  • Woodward/White, Inc. – Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2024-2025)

  • Memberships

    • American Bankruptcy Institute 
    • Dallas Bar Association (Bankruptcy Section; Entertainment & Sports Law Section)
    • Federal Bar Association (Vice President for the Fifth Circuit, 2013-2019; National Board of Directors, 2006-2010; National Chair, Bankruptcy Section, 2003-2005, 2010-2011; Bankruptcy Section, Executive Committee, 2003-present; Dallas Chapter President, 2001-2002; Dallas Chapter, Executive Committee, 1998-present)
    • State Bar of Texas (Bankruptcy Law Section; Business Law Section; Entertainment & Sports Law Section; Real Estate, Probate & Trust Section)

Overview

With a career spanning more than 35 years, Marc has an extensive background  in bankruptcy and commercial litigation matters. He has experience representing creditors, debtors, creditor groups, Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees and creditors’ committees in bankruptcy cases. Marc’s practice has also included representation of both plaintiffs and defendants at all levels of both state and federal court in matters including commercial transactions, sales and acquisitions of businesses, real estate transactions, leasing and representation of lenders and borrowers in connections with loans, loan modifications and workouts. Over the years, he has represented companies in various industries including energy, health care, manufacturing, real estate, retail and transportation.

In addition to his legal practice, Marc is also a frequent author and speaker on bankruptcy-related topics. He previously served as editor of Bankruptcy Briefs and is the current editor of the newsletter of the Bankruptcy Section of the Federal Bar Association.

Prior to joining Munsch Hardt, Marc served as a partner in the bankruptcy and commercial litigation sections at a Dallas-based law firm.

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