Board Certified, Consumer Bankruptcy Law
by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
J. Thomas Black is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and has been licensed as a Texas attorney since May, 1982. Mr. Black limits his practice to consumer bankruptcy law, debt negotiations and settlements. He also defends people from I.R.S. problems. Mr. Black is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and was selected as a 2011 Texas Super Lawyer in Consumer Bankruptcy.
Associate Attorney Alex Higginbotham was licensed in 2007. He speaks Spanish, and is a certified mediator. In addition to bankruptcy, Alex handles family law matters and criminal defense matters.
Contact J. Thomas Black today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 12 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Debt Relief
- Foreclosure
Law Office of J. Thomas Black is an outstanding consumer bankruptcy firm in the Houston community, and they enjoy an excellent reputation with the Bankruptcy Court, the Trustees, other attorneys and our past and current clients. They care about our clients, by promptly returning client calls and emails, and treating our clients like we ourselves would want to be treated.
The firm has offered continuous legal services to thousands of satisfied clients for 30 years. After bankruptcies are completed, we provide a complimentary “credit clean-up” service that helps clients get back on their feet by correcting any credit report issues.
Call Thomas Black today at 281-407-1295 to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Profiles
J. Thomas Black was Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1989, and he was re-certified in 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2009. Mr. Black served as President of the Houston Association of Debtor Attorneys from 1999 until 2002. Mr. Black is licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Tax Court.
He is a Fellow of the College of the State Bar of Texas, and a member of the Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas. He is a Fellow of the Houston Bar Foundation. Mr. Black is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, and he currently serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the Houston Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
J. Thomas Black is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and has been licensed as a Texas attorney since May, 1982. Mr. Black limits his practice to consumer bankruptcy law, debt negotiations and settlements, and defending people from I.R.S. problems. Mr. Black is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and was selected as a 2011 Texas Super Lawyer in Consumer Bankruptcy.
Associate Attorney Alex Higginbotham was licensed in 2007. He speaks Spanish, and is a certified mediator. In addition to bankruptcy, Alex handles family law matters and criminal defense matters.

