Alan S. Leibel
Mr. Leibel has extensive trial experience in state and federal court. He has represented clients resolving disputes by jury and non-jury trials, arbitration, mediation and direct negotiations. Mr. Leibel is proficient in all types of civil litigation, including: defending and prosecuting ERISA claims; telecommunication disputes; commercial disputes among third parties; shareholders and/or partners; and secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy adversary proceedings, seeking prejudgment relief such as sequestration and garnishments. He has defended against and obtained injunctions enjoining real estate foreclosures and claims raised in connection with such suits; representation of fiduciaries with regard to claims on behalf of or against estates or trusts.
Areas of Practice
- Litigation
- Estate Planning and Probate
- Collection Litigation/Creditors Rights
- ERISA Litigation
Litigation Percentage
- 75% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified Mediator
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1976
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1977
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas, 1982
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1988
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1982
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas
- J.D.
- South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota
- B.A. - 1973
Published Works
- "Street Law: A Course in Practical Law" (Family Law Section), Dallas Independent School District, 1984
- "Street Law: A Course in Practical Law" (Family Law Section), Texas State Bar, 1987
- Panel Member "Chapter 151: Real Trial Real Appeal", Texas State Bar Webcast, 2008
Classes/Seminars
- Speaker, "Fair Debt Collections Practices Act & Texas Collection Act", Judgment Enforcement Seminar, Lorman Education Services, 2008
- Speaker, "Dead Debtors: Creditors Claim in Probate", Mastering the Art of Collecting Debts and Judgments UTCLE, 2011
Honors and Awards
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 1987 - Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Dallas Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chairman, 1983
- ABA - Litigation Section
- Texas Bar - Litigation, Labor & Family Law Sections
Pro Bono Activities
- Attorney, University Meadows Neighborhood Association, 2003 - 2005
- Director, University Meadows Neighborhood Association, 2005 - 2008
- President, University Meadows Neighborhood Association, 2008 - 2009
