Spencer's legal practice focuses on business bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and complex commercial litigation. Prior to joining Barlow Garsek & Simon, LLP, Spencer served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jeff Bohm, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. While clerking for Judge Bohm, Spencer gained unique insight into the inner workings of the bankruptcy court and was exposed to myriad bankruptcy and state-law issues in both bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings.
Spencer attended Cornell University before attending law school at South Texas College of Law in Houston. During his tenure in law school, Spencer achieved national recognition for his achievements as a member of South Texas College of Law’s renowned moot court program, including winning best brief at the National Burton D. Wechsler First Amendment Moot Court Competition in 2008. Spencer also served on the Board of Editors of the South Texas Law Review.
Spencer frequently contributes to local publications and legal education seminars. He also participates in a number of scholarly presentations sponsored by the State Bar of Texas, including a discussion of ethical issues in bankruptcy, the proper use of expert witnesses, and the intersection of probate and family law with bankruptcy law.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Business Litigation
- Creditors’ Rights
- Appellate
- Landlord/Tenant
Licensed/Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Texas
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
Education
- Cornell University, Bachelor of the Arts (2005)
- South Texas College of Law, Magna Cum Laude, Doctor of Jurisprudence (2008)
Memberships
- Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar of Texas
- Apartment Association of Greater Dallas Legal Services Program
- Houston Young Bankruptcy Lawyers Association
- Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court
Publications/Presentations
- Eviction Appeals - Second Time's the Charm, ROOFLINES (December 2010)
- What To Do When a Residential Tenant Files for Bankruptcy, ROOFLINES (July 2010)
- When Your Consumer Client Goes Into Bankruptcy: How Will Your Client Fare Against Financial Institutions?, Co-Author, Advanced Consumer and Commercial Law Court, Texas State Bar Continuing Legal Education (August 2009), Houston, TX
- Skits Regarding Ethical issues in Bankruptcy, 5th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy Practice, University of Texas School of Law Continuing Legal Education (August 2009), Galveston, TX
- The Intersection of Family Law and Bankruptcy Law, Co-Author, Texas State Bar Webcast (February 2009)
- The Intersection of Family Law and Bankruptcy Law, Co-Author, Travis County Family Law Bar Association (February 2009), Austin, TX
- The Intersection of Probate Law and Bankruptcy Law, Co-Author, Texas State Bar Continuing Legal Education Webcast (February 2009)
- Evidence/Trial Tactics – Expert Witnesses in Bankruptcy Court, Co-Author, Bankruptcy Bench/Bar Conference for the Southern District of Texas, Bankruptcy Section of the Houston Bar Association (November 2008), The Woodlands, TX
- Ethics Vignettes, 24th Annual Farm, Ranch and Agri-Business Bankruptcy Institute, Texas Tech School of Law (October 2008), Lubbock, TX
- Ethics Scenarios, 24th Annual Advanced Consumer Bankruptcy Course, Texas State Bar Continuing Legal Education (September 2008), Dallas, TX
Recognitions
- Order of the Lytae
- Best Brief: Burton D. Wechsler National First Amendment Competition, 2007
- 2nd Best Brief: ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2008
- Regional Champion: ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2007 & 2008
- Justice Bud Warren Appellate Advocacy Award, 2008
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