Charles Beckham

Charles Beckham is a highly experienced bankruptcy lawyer and partner in the Restructuring Practice Group at Haynes and Boone, LLP, based in Houston and New York.2 With over 40 years of experience, he specializes in bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, debt restructuring, and insolvency issues.12

Key aspects of Charles Beckham's career include:

1. Expertise: He has extensive experience in oil, gas, and energy-related bankruptcies, having been involved in various types of cases since the 1980s.2

2. Recognition: In 2012, Texas Lawyer named him the "Go-To Lawyer" for bankruptcy in Texas, a designation given once every five years.23

3. Leadership: Beckham was elected President of the American College of Bankruptcy in 20221 and Chair of the American College of Bankruptcy's Board of Directors in 2024.46

4. Education: He earned his B.B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and his J.D. from St. Mary's University School of Law.35

5. Career progression: Before joining Haynes and Boone in 1999, Beckham was a partner at Kemp Smith LLP for 19 years and clerked for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.35

Beckham is known for his ability to handle complex cases, represent various parties in restructurings, and his deep understanding of the oil and gas industry.2