Michael G. Colvard

Michael G. Colvard is a veteran Texas attorney known for his deep knowledge of bankruptcy law and commercial litigation. He is dual board-certified in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and in Business Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification, which proves his mastery in these areas.

Mr. Colvard has a Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University School of Law and a BA, with highest honors, from Southwest Texas State University.

Mr. Colvard’s legal journey is marked by over three decades of dedicated service in complex bankruptcy proceedings and commercial litigation. He is skilled in representing Chapter 11 debtors, trustees, creditor committees, and secured lenders in various industries. He has played key roles in tough bankruptcy cases. They include acting as a trustee in Chapter 11 proceedings and advising trustees.

His experience includes: 1) confirming Chapter 11 bankruptcy plans for a major South Texas restaurant franchise, 2) overseeing the liquidation of a well-known rig manufacturing facility, and 3) managing complex federal forfeiture proceedings involving fraud among international entities. He has also represented creditor committees in sophisticated bankruptcy cases involving a refinery and an oil and gas company, securing significant distributions for unsecured creditors.

Besides his bankruptcy work, Mr. Colvard has greatly advanced commercial litigation. He has successfully handled sophisticated collection cases on behalf of institutional lenders, achieving 100% collection of secured debts. His appellate work spans multiple state and federal courts in Texas. It adds to his strong litigation portfolio.

His early career shows Mr. Colvard’s commitment to legal excellence. He was a law clerk for the Honorable Bert W. Thompson, Chief Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas. He also served in the U.S. Army, including a tour in Vietnam.

A respected figure in Texas’s legal community, Michael G. Colvard influences bankruptcy and commercial law. He deeply understands the legal challenges and strategies in these fields.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Martin & Drought, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, San Antonio Bankruptcy Bar Association
• Member, San Antonio Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Southwest Texas State University
  BA with Highest Honors

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