Branch M. Sheppard

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Primary Office: Houston, TX

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Branch M. Sheppard
Branch M. Sheppard

ABOUT

Branch

To Branch Sheppard, the cornerstones of client service excellence are clear communication and personal attention. Clients in the U.S. and abroad count on Branch to understand their business, to provide clear and actionable solutions, and to follow through by being there from start to finish.

Branch focuses his practice on creditors’ rights. He represents lenders and other secured creditors in real estate foreclosures, bankruptcy matters, evictions and mortgage litigation. He regularly handles matters regarding the servicing of mortgage loans and other issues in the mortgage banking industry in U.S. bankruptcy courts, U.S. district courts and in Texas state courts.

In addition to his creditors’ rights practice, Branch also counsels clients in a wide range of areas, including:

  • Collections
  • Business transactions
  • Business litigation
  • First party and third party insurance defense
  • Property damage
  • Personal injury representing both plaintiffs and defendants
  • General real estate matters
  • Title disputes
  • Commercial litigation
  • Estate planning

Branch was born and raised in Houston, Texas. When not in the courtroom or behind his desk, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and two sons.

Education

  • J.D., South Texas College of Law Houston, 2001
  • B.A., magna cum laude, Political Science, University of St. Thomas

Admissions

  • Texas
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2005
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, 2006
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. 2006
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2006
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2012
Associations
  • State Bar of Texas
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Houston Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

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