Gray Reed is proud to announce that Lawdragon has named Jason Brookner to its 2026 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers, a listing of distinguished lawyers whose practices focus on financial restructuring and bankruptcy law. He has been previously recognized in Lawdragon’s global ranking in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

According to Lawdragon, the attorneys recognized are those who, “In a world gone mad, these are the advisors who can keep their cool for companies, investors, governments and others on the fiscal precipice. Once a practice that seemed more black and white, you’re solvent or you’re not, this burgeoning group of specialists reflects the reality of the modern economy, in which few corporate entities truly go bust. Instead, they are re-leveraged, managed as special situations, sold as a distressed transaction and, if all else fails, may truly become bankrupt.”

Leader of Gray Reed’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, Brookner focuses his practice on advising debtors, buyers, creditors, trustees, committees, lenders and other constituents in all aspects of distressed, insolvency and restructuring scenarios. Known for his practical and diligent approach to solving challenging problems, he has achieved successful outcomes in complex cases across many industries, including oil and gas, manufacturing, distribution, health care, poultry and meat processing, metals trading and restaurants, including fast casual and quick service.

In addition to Lawdragon, Brookner has been recognized annually by Chambers & Partners USA as one of the leading bankruptcy and restructuring lawyers in Texas since 2005. He is also an adjunct professor at UNT Dallas College of Law, where he teaches bankruptcy law.

About Gray Reed's Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice

The Corporate Restructuring & Bankruptcy Practice Group at Gray Reed assists clients in pursuing efficient, innovative and sophisticated solutions in distressed financial situations. The practice group provides prompt, effective advice and responses that allow for the quick assessment of available alternatives, and the ability to minimize losses, resolve disputes and maximize value. The attorneys have significant experience representing troubled companies, trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, official and ad hoc committees, equity holders, owners, managers and other constituents in financial distress, workout, turnaround, restructuring, planning and bankruptcy scenarios—both in and out of court.

About Gray Reed 

As a full-service Texas law firm with a comprehensive range of litigation and transactional practice groups, Gray Reed's more than 160 attorneys focus on understanding our clients' businesses and industries. We are equipped to support companies and high-net-worth individuals with sophisticated legal needs. Through our subsidiary, Gray Reed Advisory Services, we extend our support with expert consultants who provide strategic business solutions tailored to each client's objectives. Discover what sets us apart at www.grayreed.com and www.grayreedadvisory.com.