Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 
Rick Shelby is a partner in the firm's Bankruptcy and Business Reorganization practice. He combines 15 years of industry experience as a corporate engineer with elite legal acumen to advise clients on complex bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, and oil-and-gas litigation matters. This background provides him with a unique insider perspective on the commercial realities facing energy and industrial sectors.
A seasoned advocate, Rick guides debtors, creditors, and trustees through high-stakes Chapter 11 reorganizations and regulatory compliance challenges across state and federal courts, including the U.S. Fifth Circuit. Notably, he has successfully negotiated landmark funding agreements involving federal regulators and complex offshore decommissioning projects.
Rick earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, where he served on the Loyola Law Review. Recognized for his leadership and community commitment, he is a frequent speaker on mineral law and has been honored with the New Orleans CityBusiness "Leadership in Law" medal.
