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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.

Practice Areas

Representative Experience

Led creditor action in aggressive recovery of assets of large franchise organizations in Chapter 11 bankruptcies.

Numerous successful Chapter 12 agricultural bankruptcies.

Successful litigation in appraiser malpractice matter.

Successful litigation in large fraudulent conveyance scheme involving fast food franchisees.

Successful litigation in civil RICO matter involving claims against governmental participants.

Providing receivership services and expert testimony in many federal and state matters.

Handled more than 100 hotel and commercial real estate sales and closings.

Numerous state and federal civil matters tried to successful trial verdicts.

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Education

Oklahoma Baptist University (B.A., with High Honors, 1980)
Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka, Japan (Diploma, Japanese Studies, 1981)
University of Chicago (M.A., 1983)
Oklahoma City University (J.D., with High Honors, 2000)

Admissions

2001, Oklahoma
2001, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma
2001, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Oklahoma
2002, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
2002, U.S. Court of Federal Claims
2003, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
2005, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
2006, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
2008, U.S. Tax Court

Professional Organizations

American Bar Association (Editorial Board, Section of Bankruptcy Litigation, 2008; Forum Committee on Franchising, Business Law/Business Bankruptcy, Litigation, Labor and Employment)
Oklahoma Bar Association
Oklahoma County Bar Association
U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association
Oklahoma City University Law School (Executive Board, 2002 – 2005; Alumni Association, 2001 – 2008; President, Alumni Association, 2007 – 2008)
University of Central Oklahoma (Business Advisory Council, 1997-1998)
Hot Springs Advertising and Promotion Commission (1989-1992; Chairman, 1991-1992)
Arkansas Tourism Development Foundation (1986-1998)
Park Inns International Franchise Marketing Association (1992 – 1993)
Arkansas Hospitality Association (1985 – 1992)
Garland County Hospitality Association (1985 – 1992)
Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce (1986 – 1991)
Arkansas Lodging Association (1985 – 1991)
Diamond Lake Travel Association (1985 – 1991)

Civic Leadership

Guardian Ad Litem Task Force (Child Development and Parent-Child Behavior Health and Management sub-committee, 2007)
Garland County Boy Scouts (1990 – 1992)

Professional Certifications

Certified Community Association Manager (State of Florida, 1997)
Certified Hotel Administrator (American Hotel and Lodging Association, 1987)

Publications & Links

American Indian Law Review, University of Oklahoma, February 2002, “Never Lay a Salmon on
Hotel Business, (January 2003), “Thoughts on Long Term Rentals.”
Oklahoma County Bar Briefcase, (April 2003), “A Question on Wine.”
National Business Institute, (June 20, 2003), “Negotiating and Drafting Acquisition Agreements
Daily Oklahoman, (July 9, 2003), “Critic’s Miss the Court’s Point.”
Oklahoma County Bar Briefcase, (December 2003), “Did You Hear the One About the Lawyer...”
Oklahoma City University Law Review, Oklahoma City University, Fall 2004, “When is a
Daily Oklahoman, (March 25, 2005), “Founders Sought Real Separation.”
Oklahoma County Bar Briefcase, (February 2008), “Three Essays on Family Law: A kinder, gentler divorce? Or just common sense?”
Oklahoma County Bar Briefcase, (March 2008), “Three Essays on Family Law: If I am going to lose my arm, then cut it off quickly.”
Oklahoma County Bar Briefcase, (April 2008), “Three Essays on Family Law: Tender years doctrine revisited.”
Bankruptcy Litigation, (Winter 2009), “Net Present Discount Valuation and Application in Bankruptcy."
Sterling Education Services, Inc., (August 6, 2009), "Negotiating Commercial Leases," (Chapter on Impact of Bankruptcy)
Bankruptcy Litigation, with Robert N. Sheets and M. Jonathan Hayes (Summer 2009), "Is it a raft or a shark? (11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(19) Application to denial of discharge to securities law violators - broad or narrow construction?)"

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