Robert J. Haupt is an Shareholder in the Litigation Department. He represents individuals and both privately-owned and public companies in a wide range of bankruptcy, litigation and transactional matters.
In addition to extensive experience in business and agricultural reorganizations for both creditors and debtors, Bob is a nationally recognized expert in hotel and resort management and development, having handled more than 100 hotel and commercial real estate transactions. He has spent nearly his entire professional career in real estate and hotel development -- developing, owning, or operating more than 100 hotels, motels, resorts, subdivisions and other real estate projects.
Bob's achievements in the legal profession have earned him recognition in A.M. Best’s list of recommended insurance attorneys and in the National Registry of Who’s Who, of which he is a life member. He also received Oklahoma City University School of Law’s Alumni Association Service Award. Bob has authored numerous articles, including “When a Farmer is a ‘Family Farmer’ – an Analysis of Chapter 12 Qualifications” for Oklahoma City University Law Review and “Never Lay a Salmon on the Ground with his Head Toward the River – State of Washington Sues Yakamas Over Alcohol Ban” for the American Indian Law Review. He has also written many articles for The Oklahoman, the Oklahoma County Bar Association’s Briefcase and for the National Business Institute.
Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Bob lives in Oklahoma City with his wife, Shannon. What he loves most about practicing law is finding creative solutions that positively affect the lives of his clients, associates and colleagues.