J. Robert Forshey

J. Robert Forshey is a founding partner at Forshey Prostok LLP, a premier bankruptcy and restructuring law firm based in Fort Worth, Texas. With a legal career marked by leadership and litigation excellence, Mr. Forshey concentrates his practice in business bankruptcy, reorganization, workouts, and creditor rights. His work spans a broad array of industries, offering skilled legal guidance to both debtors and creditors in high-stakes financial matters.

Mr. Forshey earned his J.D. cum laude from Baylor Law School in 1979, where he served as Notes and Comments Editor and Symposium Editor of the Baylor Law Review. He received his B.A. magna cum laude from Baylor University in 1976.

Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, J. Robert Forshey also serves on the TBLS Bankruptcy Law Exam Commission. He is admitted to practice in Texas, all U.S. District Courts in Texas, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He has advised clients through numerous Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court business restructurings, earning a reputation for precision, strategy, and results.

Beyond his courtroom results, Mr. Forshey is a sought-after speaker and author on bankruptcy law. He regularly presents for the State Bar of Texas and other legal organizations on key bankruptcy issues, including cramdown interest rates, administrative expense claims, and common litigation pitfalls in bankruptcy cases.

J. Robert Forshey has been named to Best Lawyers in America® since 2018 and is recognized by Chambers USA as a “Leader in their Field.” He has been selected for the Texas Super Lawyers list annually since 2003 and was recently inducted as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. Mr. Forshey’s blend of academic excellence, practical insight, and commitment to professional integrity makes him one of Texas’s most respected bankruptcy attorneys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Forshey Prostok LLP
• Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Baylor Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Baylor University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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