Munsch Hardt Announces Attorney Promotions
May 14, 2009 -- Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C., a Texas based law firm with over 100 attorneys and offices in Dallas, Houston and Austin, announced that there have been three attorney promotions from Associate to Shareholder. Specifically, William (B.J.) Moore in the Dallas office is now a Shareholder in the Business Litigation group and Jay H. Ong in the Austin office and Davor Rukavina in the Dallas office are now Shareholders in the Insolvency, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights group.William (B.J.) Moore
William is currently the Law School Hiring Co-chair and has a very diverse practice. Since graduating from law school, he has handled a broad range of cases including civil disputes involving trade secrets, technology, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), construction defects, real property, personal injuries and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) receiverships. In addition, he has experience in defending criminal matters as well as handling criminal appeals. His practice has placed him in state and federal courts throughout Texas and around the country. William received his Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, where he was a member of the SMU Law Review. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts, graduating magna cum laude, from Auburn University.
Jay H. Ong
Jay concentrates his practice on bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights, as well as corporate finance and commercial litigation. He has extensive experience representing various parties in bankruptcy and large business reorganizations including senior lenders, trustees, debtors, committees, trade creditors, bond holders, insurers and receivers as well as commercial defendants. He is a frequent speaker, lecturer and course instructor on restructuring and commercial litigation issues including for the State Bar of Texas and has also performed public speaking services on topics of improving public education and persuasive speaking and writing. Jay received his Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School and his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, with honors, from The University of Texas at Austin.
Davor Rukavina
Davor joined Munsch Hardt after completing a clerkship for the Honorable Robert L. Jones, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Texas, during which time the court handled numerous complex issues and tried a wide variety of suits and proceedings. Since joining Munsch Hardt, Davor has represented virtually every type of party in litigation and bankruptcy proceedings across the country including debtors in possession (DIP), Chapter 11 trustees, Chapter 7 trustees, landlords and creditors. Davor received his Juris Doctor, graduating cum laude, from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he served as the Associate Editor of the Texas Tech Law Review, and his Bachelor of Arts in History from Whitman College.
Munsch Hardt, a commercial law firm, provides the highest quality legal services and strategic business advice to companies and individuals of all sizes. Whether you’re a big business or a growing company seeking cost-effective results — Munsch Hardt is the Right Firm. Right Now. Our practice groups include all aspects of Business Litigation; Corporate & Securities; Energy & Environmental; Finance; Insolvency, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights; Intellectual Property; Real Estate and Tax. Munsch Hardt is a multispecialty firm where experienced practitioners work together as a team across disciplinary lines to solve legal problems. For more information, visit munsch.com.
