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Sean T.
Wilson

Position
Partner
Office
Houston

Sean T. Wilson is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and a member of the bankruptcy & restructuring team.


Sean represents clients across the country with interests and operations in a broad range of industries. Sean has particular experience in the construction, energy, maritime, natural resources, retail, sports and entertainment, and utilities sectors.

Sean provides pragmatic, comprehensive, and outcome-driven counsel that draws on his experience advising clients in various bankruptcies. He regularly represents debtors, creditors, ad hoc groups, unsecured creditors’ committees, indenture trustees, liquidating trustees, and other parties in large, complex Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies and other matters involving distressed companies and assets.

A skilled negotiator, Sean understands the competing interests and objectives of his clients and their counterparties, and works to bridge these gaps to achieve effective solutions. When negotiated outcomes are not possible, Sean serves as a strong advocate for his clients in bankruptcy, trial, and appellate courts at every level.

Noteworthy

  • Best Lawyers in America®, "Ones to Watch," Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2022–2024 and 2026); Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026); and Commercial Litigation (2026)
  • Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2021–2024)

Presentations

  • "Getting the Lay of the Land: Negotiating with Landlords," Southern District of Texas Bench Bar Conference, 2022

Memberships

  • Arthur L. Moller-David B. Foltz Jr. American Inn of Court
  • Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court (2013–2017)
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
  • Texas Young Lawyers Association
  • Turnaround Management Association
Houston
Suite 2900
811 Main St
Houston, TX 77002
D: 713.437.1869
F: 713.437.1923
Emailswilson@joneswalker.com

Education

  • South Texas College of Law Houston
    JD, magna cum laude, 2014
    Information Editor, International Trade Law Journal; Deans Merit Scholarship; Order of the Lytae
  • University of Houston
    BS, magna cum laude, 2010

Bar Admissions

  • Texas

Court Admissions

  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • US District Court for the Western District of Texas
  • US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • US Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas

Related Practices

  • Bankruptcy & Restructuring
  • Energy Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Maritime Restructuring

Related Industries

  • Construction Industry
  • Energy, Environmental & Natural Resources
  • Maritime Industry
  • Sports and Entertainment
Related News & Insights
Type
Press Release
Title
Jones Walker Welcomes Bankruptcy Attorney Sean Wilson
Date
August 22, 2024
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