Allison D. Byman - Pearland, TX
Attorney at Byman & Associates PLLC
Business Bankruptcy Lawyers in Pearland, TX
7924 Broadway Suite 104 Pearland, TX 77581
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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23
Years
Experience
Pearland Business Bankruptcy Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business Bankruptcy
- Consumer Bankruptcy
Litigation: 10%
Attorney Information
Overview
Allison D. Byman is experienced in business and consumer bankruptcy matters representing, debtors, creditors, trustees, committees and equity interest holders. Allison was appointed as a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee for the Southern District of Texas in April 2012. Since then, she has focused her practice on consumer and small business bankruptcy matters. She also represents other chapter 7 trustee's in the Southern District of Texas. Allison serves as post confirmation trustee and in other bankruptcy fiduciary capacities as well.
Allison was admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 2003 and is also admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts of Texas for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts. She was named one of the Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights) in 2010, 2013-2018.
Before starting her own firm, Allison worked as of counsel at Hughes Watters Askanase, LLP and as an associate with Thompson & Knight LLP in Houston where she supported the firms' Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights Practice Groups. Outside of work, Allison enjoys watching her sons play lacrosse, travelling, reading and working out.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Texas Rising Stars® by Thomson Reuters (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights) in 2010, 2013-2018
Other Sources of Feedback About Allison D. Byman
Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2018 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Texas Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Houston Law Center,
Houston,
Texas, 2003
J.D.
Honors: Vice President, Sports Law Organization
Law Journal: Houston Journal of International Law, Events Editor
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University of Houston Law Center,
Houston,
Texas, 2003
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Non Legal Education
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Texas A&M University,
Texas, 2000
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Major: Political Science
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Texas A&M University,
Texas, 2000
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Thompson & Knight LLP, Associate, 2002 - 2010
- Hughes Watters Askanase, LLP, Of Counsel, 2012 - 2018
Classes and Seminars
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Property of the Estate and Exemptions, Bankruptcy in Texas Seminar, 2004 - 2005
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Fraudulent Transfers in Texas, Advanced Enforcement in Texas Seminar, 2005
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Ethical Asset Protection, Bankruptcy in Texas Seminar, 2004
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“Oh No! There Goes My Debtor’s Cause of Action;” National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, April 2012
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Moderator, Bankruptcy Forum: “ What Judges and Trustees Want You to Know, “National Business Institute, Houston, Texas, October 2011
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“2010 Year in Review Case Update,” Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Seminar, August 2011
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Moderator, “Starting Out Right Seminar,” Presented by the State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy Section, Young Lawyer Committee, Spring and Fall 2009
- Allison is a frequent speaker at UT Law’s Consumer Bankruptcy Conference and the Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference
Ancillary Businesses
Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the Southern District of Texas
Published Works
Articles
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“Oh No! There Goes My Debtor’s Cause of Action;” National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas, April, 2012
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Moderator, Bankruptcy Forum: “ What Judges and Trustees Want You to Know, “National Business Institute, Houston, Texas, October, 2011
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“2010 Year in Review Case Update,” Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Seminar, August, 2011
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Moderator, "Starting Out Right Seminar", Presented by the State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy Section, Young Lawyer Committee, Spring and Fall, 2009
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 2003
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Houston Bar Association (Member, Bankruptcy Section)
- American Bankruptcy Institute (Member)
- Turnaround Managers Association (Member)
- The Arthur L. Moller - David B. Foltz, Jr. American Inn of Court (Member)
- International Women's Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation, Houston Chapter (Member)
- Houston Association of Young Bankruptcy Lawyers (Member, Co-founder and Past President)
- National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees (Member)
- State Bar of Texas (Member)
- Southern District of Texas, 2012 - Present (Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee)
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2021-2023Byman & Associates came by way of a referral. They provided top notch service that exceeded my expectation. Allison & her team worked diligently, were very organized, provided expert advice, excellent follow up and did a great job preparing me in my case. I highly recommend them for their competency & reputation as a very reliable firm to work with.
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