Growing Houston bankruptcy boutique adds named partner
J. Maxwell “Max” Beatty, a seasoned bankruptcy attorney and trusted litigator, has joined Houston, Texas bankruptcy boutique firm Shannon & LeeLLP as a partner. The firm will change its name to Shannon Lee Beatty LLP.
Max has built a reputation for his ability to achieve favorable outcomes for clients in complex and high-stakes matters. His practice emphasizes maximizing value for clients and bankruptcy estates, whether through litigation or negotiated resolution. Starting October 1, 2025, Max will also serve as one of the chapter 7 panel trustees appointed by the U.S. Trustee for the Southern District of Texas.
“Max is a fantastic attorney who will expand our capabilities as a firm,” said R. J. Shannon, a founding partner of Shannon & Lee. “We pride ourselves in taking on the tough cases, and Max will help us do that,” Mr. Shannon added. “We've worked with and against Max in the past, and I'm happy he will be on our side going forward,” according to Kyung Shik Lee.
“I'm excited to work with Shannon and Lee again,” said Mr. Beatty. “They do great work and have bankruptcy and restructuring experience that will be invaluable to my clients.”
Max is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Public Accounting degrees, both with highest honors. He later earned hisJuris Doctor degree, summa cum laude, from Texas Tech University School of Law, and is licensed to practice law in Texas and in federal courts nationwide.
About Shannon Lee Beatty LLP
Shannon Lee Beatty LLP is a Houston-based law firm with a national reach, focusing its practice on bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and debtor-creditor matters. The firm frequently represents debtors, creditors, trustees, committees, and fiduciaries in all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency-related proceedings.
Contact
For more information about this announcement or Shannon Lee Beatty LLP, please contact Sirron Houston-Washington at (346) 535-0526 or swashington@shannonleellp.com. The firm's website is https://www.shannonleellp.com/.
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