John Akard Jr.

John Akard Jr. is a shareholder at Coplen & Banks, P.C., where he focuses his legal practice on bankruptcy, probate, wills, and estate matters. Licensed by the State Bar of Texas in 1994, he has built a distinguished career helping small businesses and families navigate complex financial and legal challenges with clarity and confidence.

John earned his Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from Texas Tech School of Law in 1994. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University, earned in 1988. In addition to his legal credentials, he is a Certified Public Accountant, a dual expertise that uniquely equips him to handle intricate debtor-creditor transactions and estate planning matters.

Throughout his career, John has advised clients across the United States, bringing decades of experience in both litigation and transactional work. He began as a clerk for the Honorable Norman Lee on the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals and later served at respected firms before becoming a shareholder at Coplen & Banks.

John’s primary legal focus includes representing former small business owners in bankruptcy matters and guiding families through probate and estate processes. His practice also includes drafting wills and advising on estate administration, combining legal precision with practical financial insight.

Active in his profession, John Akard Jr. is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Houston Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, and the American Academy of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants. He is admitted to practice before multiple federal and bankruptcy courts throughout Texas, reflecting his commitment to delivering practical legal solutions statewide.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Coplen & Banks, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy & Real Estate, Probate & Trusts Sections
• Member, Houston Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, American Academy of Attorney-Certified Public
• Member, Texas Bar College

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• Texas Tech School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas A&M University
  BS with Magna Cum Laude

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