Bankruptcy Practice Latest Addition in Rapid Expansion of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy Phoenix Office

(May 29, 2007) PHOENIX – Marty Harper, managing partner of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. in Phoenix, announced today the addition of the Bankruptcy practice area in the firm’s Phoenix office. Harper also announced that Daniel Garrison has joined the firm to lead this new practice area. Garrison, who is joining the firm as a shareholder, will focus on corporate restructuring and commercial bankruptcy matters.

“Dan’s experience in bankruptcy law, coupled with executive management experience during his pre-law days makes him extremely qualified to assist both debtors and creditors in completing successful restructurings,” said Harper. “As we continue to expand our bankruptcy practice, Dan will help foster regional ties with our six other offices around the country.”

Garrison, a Gilbert resident, has more than 12 years of legal experience in Arizona and Utah, most recently having served as a shareholder of Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A. in Phoenix. Garrison’s practice has focused on all aspects of corporate restructuring, workouts, turnarounds and dissolutions. In addition to his career in law, Garrison formerly led the management team of a wholesale distributor to complete a successful turnaround, debt restructuring and equity financing. Garrison also has held senior management positions in the retail and non-profit sectors.

“Dealing with troubled companies and their constituencies is quite challenging and rewarding, and there is a growing need for experienced restructuring attorneys in our area. I am excited to join a Valley firm with a regional presence that is so committed to growing its Phoenix office,” said Garrison.

Garrison received his bachelor’s degree and juris doctorate from the University of Utah. He is currently a member of the Arizona and Utah State Bars, American Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, Turnaround Management Association and the Phoenicians, a standing committee of the Greater Phoenix Area Chamber of Commerce. Garrison is a previous recipient of the Turnaround of the Year Award from the Arizona Chapter of the Turnaround Management Association.

About Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.
Founded in 1940, the law firm of Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C. (www.stklaw.com), is a full-service, client-focused business law firm with more than 175 attorneys in six offices: Kansas City, Springfield and St. Joseph, Mo.; Overland Park, Kan.; Phoenix, Ariz., and Denver, Colo. Serving corporate, institutional and individual clients regionally, nationally and worldwide, Shughart Thomson & Kilroy is known for successfully applying forward-thinking strategies for both straightforward and complex legal matters.

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Author: Joseph M. (Marty) Harper
Firm: Shughart Thomson & Kilroy, P.C.

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