Job Description
Bankruptcy Attorney Opportunity at Cotten Schmidt
Cotten Schmidt is a dynamic, collaborative, and tech-forward firm headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with additional offices in New Orleans, Corpus Christi, and Houston. We are currently seeking an experienced Bankruptcy Attorney to join our team. Whether you bring a portable book of business or not, we want to discuss how our approach can elevate your practice—covering Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, creditor representation, and more.
About Cotten Schmidt
At Cotten Schmidt, we welcome established rainmakers, rising leaders, and attorneys who value greater control over their practice. Our firm thrives on innovation and collaboration, offering the support and resources you need to excel in bankruptcy law .
Why Join Us?
Transparent, Results-Driven Compensation
In many traditional law firms, compensation is determined each year by a select senior lawyer or committee, which can be subjective and undervalue your contributions. We reject this old-school approach. Our compensation system directly rewards the hours you bill, the clients you bring in, and the business you refer to colleagues. A newly employed attorney with a bankruptcy practice can quickly become one of the highest-compensated attorneys in the firm.
Flexible Work Options
Work from any of our four offices—or from wherever you thrive. We offer fully remote, hybrid, part-time, and full-time arrangements. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your bankruptcy caseload in the environment that suits you best.
Long-Term Growth & Leadership Opportunities
As a bankruptcy attorney , you’ll have the opportunity to build and shape our Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group . Develop your leadership skills, mentor junior attorneys , and collaborate with other high-performing partners to grow a robust practice.
Comprehensive Benefits
Your overall well-being is our priority. We offer a robust medical benefits package—along with other competitive benefits—so you can focus on your bankruptcy clients and your practice with peace of mind.
Robust Referral Network
Tap into our firm-wide infrastructure of cross-practice collaboration. Gain referrals from colleagues working in corporate transactions, litigation, or other areas that intersect with bankruptcy—and refer out work to build stronger client relationships.
Who We’re Looking For
Ideal Qualifications
Let’s Talk
If you’re ready to take the next step in your bankruptcy law career , contact us for a confidential conversation. We’ll run the numbers together—based on your current productivity and portable business—to show exactly how our transparent compensation structure can enhance your professional and financial growth.
Cotten Schmidt is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants who seek an environment where success is measured by your accomplishments—not your connections. Let’s discuss your future as a Bankruptcy Attorney at Cotten Schmidt.
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