Jarrod represents national and regional banks and institutional lenders and servicers in complex commercial disputes, with a focus on bankruptcy, foreclosures, and judgment collection. In his bankruptcy practice, Jarrod represents secured and unsecured creditors in Chapters 7, 11, 13, and subchapter 5. Jarrod’s creditors’ rights practice includes loan documentation review, demand, filing suit, workouts, receiverships, and post-judgment collection. Jarrod brings a client-centered approach to every matter and prioritizes cutting through the complexities to offer practical and efficient solutions.
Jarrod gained valuable insight into judicial decision-making and bankruptcy procedure while interning for two bankruptcy judges in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He also represented indigent clients through the SMU Civil/Consumer Clinic in matters involving debt collection, evictions, wrongful termination, and other civil disputes. His clinic experience bolstered his ability to communicate effectively with borrowers on behalf of lenders to bring everyone closer to a resolution. While in law school, Jarrod helped students refine their legal writing and argument skills while serving as a Legal Writing Fellow and Teaching Assistant.
Prior to law school, Jarrod taught junior-high History and Math and coached soccer and track & field. Jarrod is a native of Fort Worth, Texas and graduate of Texas A&M University, magna cum laude. He earned his J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas. Outside of work, Jarrod enjoys running, being outdoors, spending time with his two cats, and cooking up new recipes.
