Rick Shelby specializes in bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, and commercial litigation. His bankruptcy representation includes corporate debtors, lienholders, guarantors, insurers, leaseholders, contract counterparties, secured and unsecured creditors. He represents chapter 11 clients in Louisiana, Texas and Florida. Mr. Shelby also represents clients in all aspects of oil and gas litigation including the Louisiana Oil Well Lien Act (LOWLA), master service agreements, permitting, adjudication, lease renewals, work orders, and decommissioning offshore projects.
Over 15 years, Mr. Shelby has been a first or second chair lawyer with experience in depositions, expert preparation, mediation, and all related pleading requirements in both state and federal court. His years of bankruptcy and litigation experience have made him a specialist on numerous claims, including contracts, bonding, insurance coverage, open accounts, receiverships, foreclosures, security devices, title disputes, and note enforcement litigation.