Forshey Prostok Adds Trial Lawyer Steve Aldous as Partner in Dallas
DALLAS – The complex bankruptcy law firm Forshey Prostok is expanding its Dallas office with the addition of longtime trial attorney Steve Aldous, who brings more than 25 years of civil litigation experience.
Mr. Aldous’ practice involves business disputes of kinds, with an emphasis on intellectual property, investment disputes and serious personal injury cases. His trial record includes cases involving claims for breach of contract, theft of trade secrets, professional negligence, securities fraud, patent and trademark infringement, employment liability, product liability, insurance disputes, adversarial bankruptcy proceedings, class-action defense, and real estate fraud.
Mr. Aldous has argued cases before the Texas and Alaska Supreme Courts, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 5th and 10th Circuits, and appellate courts throughout Texas.
“Steve is a first-rate trial lawyer, and that’s great news for the companies we represent on the bankruptcy and work-out side,” says Jeff Prostok, a founding partner at Forshey Prostok. “Now, when our clients need trial help, Steve can step in and provide the kind of experience and value they’ve come to expect.”
Mr. Aldous is a member of the Dallas chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, ABOTA, a prestigious organization dedicated to preserving jury trials, with membership limited to attorneys with significant experience in that realm. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest legal rating available. Mr. Aldous repeatedly has been named to the annual Texas Super Lawyers list published by Thomson Reuters’ legal division.
“I’m very excited by the opportunity to work with Jeff and Bobby Forshey, and the other fine lawyers at Forshey Prostok,” Mr. Aldous says. “My trial work will enhance the range of services available to the firm’s clients, and I’m looking forward to the adventure.”
About Forshey Prostok LLP:
Forshey Prostok provides extensive experience in areas of bankruptcy law. The firm’s scope of representation includes handling complex business reorganizations, enforcing of creditor’s rights, leading commercial and bankruptcy-related litigation, overseeing creditors’ committees, directing workouts, and closing bankruptcy acquisitions. Forshey Prostok is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and was rated top small firm in Texas business and transactions in the 2013 edition of Texas Super Lawyers, Business Edition.
Publication Cites Bankruptcy Boutique for Business & Transactions Expertise
FORT WORTH, Texas – Nov. 19, 2013 – Specializing in bankruptcy and reorganization litigation, the founding partners of Forshey Prostok have been selected for inclusion in the 2013 Super Lawyers Business Edition. Recognized numerous times in the Texas Super Lawyers Magazine since 2003, J. Robert “Bobby” Forshey and Jeff P. Prostok have now been listed in the Business Edition’s Business & Transactions section as the top small firm in Texas in that category.
The Business Edition features top attorneys chosen from a master list of thousands of commercial practices across the United States. An annual resource that serves as the go-to guide for general counsel and executives in charge of making legal hiring decisions, the publication is read by more than 40,000 presidents and CEOs of Fortune 1000 companies and in-house counsel.
In her Publisher’s letter, Cindy Larson said, “the Annual Super Lawyers Business Edition features the top attorneys in commercial practices across the nation. This definitive guide identifies lawyers from more than 8,500 firms who have mastered their skills in business and transactional work; construction, real estate and environmental; employment; IP; and business litigation.”
In addition to the recognition bestowed on Forshey Prostok by Texas Super Lawyers, Jeff Prostok has also been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 20th Edition of the The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).
“It’s an honor for two prominent publications such as Texas Super Lawyers Business Edition and Best Lawyers to recognize the work we do in bankruptcy and business transaction law practice,” Prostok stated. “While Forshey Prostok may not be the largest bankruptcy law firm in the Southwest, we have a longstanding reputation for providing creative and successful outcomes that belie our size. The fact that our peers take notice of our work is deeply appreciated.”
About Forshey Prostok LLP:
Forshey Prostok has extensive experience in areas of bankruptcy law. The firm’s scope of recent and ongoing representation includes business reorganizations, enforcement of creditor’s rights, leading commercial and bankruptcy-related litigation, overseeing creditors’ committees, directing workouts and closing bankruptcy acquisitions. www.forsheyprostok.com.
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For Immediate Release
Fort Worth Business Press Recognizes
Forshey Prostok Partner as a 2012 Power Attorney
Jeff Prostok Wins Award for Corporate Bankruptcy Practice
FORT WORTH
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Sept. 14, 2012
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The Fort Worth Business Press, the leading business publication in Tarrant County, has named Jeff Prostok, founding partner of Fort Worth-based bankruptcy boutique, Forshey Prostok LLP to the list of Tarrant County’s Power Attorneys.
Published annually, the list pays tribute to outstanding attorneys based on peer recognition, reputation and professional achievement. “Each winning candidate is evaluated on numerous criteria including honors and awards received, verdicts and settlements, special licenses and certifications, position within the law firm, lectures and writings, education, employment and
other outstanding achievements,” said Nick Karanges, publisher of the Fort Worth Business Press.“To be selected out of a field of so many other qualified candidates is a tremendous honor,” Prostok said. “We truly appreciate being recognized by such an outstanding publication.” One of 12 winners in 2012, Prostok will join fellow honorees at an awards luncheon hosted by the Fort Worth Business Press on Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Forth Worth Club. About Forshey Prostok LLP Forshey Prostok has extensive experience in areas of bankruptcy law. The firm’s scope of recent and on-going representation includes business reorganizations, enforcement of creditor’s rights, leading commercial and bankruptcy-related litigation, overseeing creditor’s committees, directing workouts and closing bankruptcy acquisitions.
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