Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Rachael L. Smiley
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Rachael L. Smiley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy.
Rachael L., who practices law in Plano, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachael L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Overview
- Southern Methodist University, JD, graduated 2008
- Texas Christian University, BA, graduated 1999
- Texas, 2008
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member, Asset Sales Committee
- Dallas Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section - Member
- DFW Association of Young Bankruptcy Lawyers - 2013 President
- IWIRC (International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation) - 2020, Chair, DFW Network
- John C. Ford American Inn of Court - Member
- Turnaround Management Association (TMA) - 2019, Chapter President, TMA DFW
- Turnaround Management Association (TMA) - Global Board of Trustees
- United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Western District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
- Texas, 2008
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member, Asset Sales Committee
- Dallas Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section - Member
- DFW Association of Young Bankruptcy Lawyers - 2013 President
- IWIRC (International Women's Insolvency & Restructuring Confederation) - 2020, Chair, DFW Network
- John C. Ford American Inn of Court - Member
- Turnaround Management Association (TMA) - 2019, Chapter President, TMA DFW
- Turnaround Management Association (TMA) - Global Board of Trustees
- Southern Methodist University, JD, graduated 2008
- Texas Christian University, BA, graduated 1999
- United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas
- United States District Court, Western District of Texas
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America from 2021-2024 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law - 2024
- Litigation - Bankruptcy - 2024
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law - 2023
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law - 2022
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law - 2021
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Awards:
- Law360 Bankruptcy Editorial Board Member, 2021
- SuperLawyers "Rising Star" 2018
- John C. Ford American Inn of Court, Rochelle Chapter 11 Course, John King "Rookie of the Year" Award, 2009
- Duberstein National Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition, 2008 Finalist (2nd Place) and Outstanding Oral Advocate
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