Shareholder Jason Binford presents at the Fifth Circuit Bankruptcy Bench Bar Conference in New Orleans on courtroom advocacy in a session titled “Lawyer as Provocateur?”

Ross, Smith & Binford, PC is one seven Dallas-based firms recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners USA Regional Spotlight for the firm's Corporate/Commercial work on behalf of our local, regional, and national clients. Recognition is based on extensive peer and client interviews designed to identify firms that demonstrate exceptional legal ability, professional conduct, client service, diligence, commitment and other qualities most valued by clients.

Ross, Smith & Binford, PC is ranked by Best Law Firms as Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area.

Managing Shareholder Frances Smith and Shareholder Jason Binford both participated in a panel discussion at the National Association of Attorneys General Bankruptcy Seminar, discussing Sub-Chapter V cases.

Judith Ross, Frances Smith, and Jason Binford are each named to the list of Texas Super Lawyers® for 2023.

Firm Founder Judith Ross honored by Business Today News as one of the Top Ten Texas Bankruptcy Lawyers Influencing the Restructuring Landscape in 2023.

Shareholder Jason Binford publishes an article in the Texas Lawbook, “SCOTUS To Take Up Non-Consensual Third-Party Releases in Bankruptcy.”

Firm Founder Judith Ross, Managing Shareholder Frances Smith, and Counsel Jessica Lewis have been named to the 2024 list of Best Lawyers in America.®

Firm Founder Judith Ross, Managing Shareholder Frances Smith, and Shareholder Jason Binford have earned selection to the 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers, “the best of the best at helping companies navigate ailing economies and uncertain times.”

Managing Shareholder Frances Smith co-chaired the 2023 State Bar of Texas Bankruptcy Bench/Bar Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Firm founder Judith Ross has been ranked by Chambers and Partners for 2023. This is the 16th year in a row that Judi has earned this recognition for her impressive skills both inside and outside the bankruptcy courtroom.

Shareholder Jason Binford publishes an article in the American Bankruptcy Institute Law Journal, “The Role of Federal and State Regulators in Crypto Bankruptcies.”

Shareholder Jason Binford publishes an article in the Texas Lawbook discussing the 5th Circuit Opinion in Just Energy and its potential broader implications.

Firm Founder Judith Ross and Managing Shareholder Frances Smith present with Retired Bankruptcy Judge Harin D. Hale on “Best Practices for Mediating Bankruptcy Matters,” sponsored by the Dallas Bar Association Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section.

Managing Shareholder Frances Smith is appointed by the United States Trustee to be the Chapter 11 trustee in a case pending before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.

Managing Shareholder Frances Smith presents a virtual CLE with Michelle Shriro entitled “Special Issues in Bankruptcy Appeals.”

Firm shareholder Jason Binford shares his thoughts about the implications of the Fifth Circuit’s Just Energy decision in an article published by Bloomberg Law.

PRESS RELEASE: Texas Bankruptcy Boutique Law Firm Becomes Ross, Smith & Binford with Offices in Dallas and Austin. Former Texas Assistant AG Jason B. Binford joins as Name Shareholder.

Ross & Smith, PC recognized among the Best Law Firms in Texas (First-Tier Rankings) for 2023, as reported by U.S. News & World Report.

Ross & Smith, PC recognized as a Best Lawyers Best Law Firm for 2023 in the Dallas/Fort Worth region in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, as reported by U.S. News & World Report.

Managing shareholder Frances Smith has been appointed to the Subchapter V Trustee Panel for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas.

Firm attorney Jessica Lewis recognized in the third edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for 2023 in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Managing Shareholder Frances Smith named Chair of the Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar of Texas.