Gordon Arata continues the strategic growth of its Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights practice with the addition of Houston attorney Nicholas Zugaro. Zugaro represents debtors, committees, secured lenders, trustees, and other stakeholders in sophisticated chapter 11 and chapter 7 matters across the energy, banking, retail, and real estate sectors.
His addition comes as businesses increasingly seek sophisticated counsel to navigate financial distress, operational challenges, restructuring efforts, and bankruptcy-related litigation. Businesses in the energy sector and other industries continue to face evolving financial, operational, and market pressures, increasing demand for experienced restructuring and bankruptcy counsel.
“Houston is an incredibly strong market for restructuring and bankruptcy work,” said Zugaro. “I had trusted connections to the firm before joining, and once I got to know the team, I saw a real opportunity to help grow the bankruptcy practice alongside a talented and entrepreneurial group of attorneys.”
Zugaro’s practice focuses on bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights matters. He regularly advises creditors, lenders, and distressed businesses in major chapter 11 cases and other significant insolvency proceedings. He brings substantial courtroom experience, having tried numerous commercial cases in state and federal courts. His combined restructuring and litigation background allows him to strategically guide clients through contested matters and disputes that arise during bankruptcy proceedings.
“Nick’s addition reflects the continued growth of our bankruptcy and restructuring practice and our commitment to helping clients manage evolving financial and business challenges,” said Armistead Long, Lafayette Member and leader of the firm’s Bankruptcy practice. “He brings a deep understanding of the Texas bankruptcy landscape, extensive experience across sophisticated insolvency matters, and strong relationships within the restructuring community. Nick further strengthens our ability to guide clients through high-stakes situations in Houston and across the Gulf South.”
Zugaro’s arrival marks the firm’s second bankruptcy-focused hire in Houston within the last year, reflecting continued demand for restructuring and insolvency counsel in Texas and across the Gulf South. Earlier this year, the firm also expanded its litigation bench with the addition of five new litigators in New Orleans, including three labor and employment attorneys.
Gordon Arata and its attorneys are regularly recognized for their work in bankruptcy, restructuring, and commercial litigation by leading legal directories, including Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, Lawdragon, Legal 500, and Benchmark Litigation. The firm is ranked for Bankruptcy/Restructuring in Chambers USA’s Louisiana Guide, with Armistead Long individually recognized in the practice area.
To learn more about Nick Zugaro, visit his profile on gordonarata.com or contact Jennifer Bond, Director of Business Development at 504-679-9825 or jbond@gordonarata.com.
About Gordon Arata
Gordon Arata is a full service, diversified business law firm serving clients in a range of industries across the Gulf South and beyond. Strategically located in Texas and Louisiana, the firm has a team of forty regional and nationally recognized attorneys who manage both complex matters and small issues that impact businesses.