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  • Bankruptcy: Are There Other Options?

    In certain instances, bankruptcy filing is the most effective way to reorganize debts or liquidate assets. However, filing bankruptcy is not always necessary. Other alternatives may be cheaper or may…

  • What Happens to Unexpired Leases in Bankruptcy?

    As the number of brick and mortar retailer bankruptcy filings increases, landlords are often placed in a position with little control over the fate of their real property leases with…

  • What is Parental Alienation?

    Parental alienation is a common topic in family law cases. Parental alienation generally involves manipulation by a parent of the children against the other parent. Parental alienation is relevant in…

  • Preferences Part 4 – Defenses: New Value

    The final installment in this series on preferences discusses the new value defense. The premise behind the new value defense is to encourage vendors to extend unsecured credit to debtors…

  • Charles H. Jackson III joins Langley & Banack

    Charles Jackson is a well respected real estate, estate planning and probate attorney with 49 years of experience practicing law in South Texas. Mr. Jackson is an active member of the legal community and we are excited to add his expertise to our team.

  • Bruce Toppin to speak at IBAT Regional Meeting

    On Thursday, February 8th, Shareholder Bruce Toppin will present at the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT) regional meeting in San Antonio. The event will update members on legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting the banking industry. Cocktail reception and meeting begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Plaza Club.

  • Langley & Banack names 2 new Shareholders

    Elizabeth Kopecki and Justin B. Morley have been named Shareholders by the Firm. Ms. Kopecki’s practice focuses on oil, gas and energy matters and Mr. Morley’s practice focuses on family law and family law mediations.

  • Stephen Ahl named Firm’s newest Shareholder

    Stephen J. Ahl has been promoted to Shareholder as of January 2018. The Firm is excited to add Stephen’s litigation and oil, gas and energy expertise to our shareholder roster.

  • Natalie Wilson selected to 2018 LEAD Academy

    Natalie F. Wilson has been selected to the 2018 LEAD Academy class of the Bexar County Women’s Bar.  The LEAD Academy is a year-long leadership-development program designed to help women attorneys…