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About Max R. Tarbox
Mr. Tarbox practices primarily in business and consumer bankruptcy law. Mr. Tarbox has served as a Chapter 7 Panel Trustee for the Northern District of Texas since his appointment in December, 1993 until 2016.
His experience includes not only more than 20 years as an attorney, but also serving as an international trade executive for a manufacturing firm and president of a sporting goods manufacturing firm for several years. As a former business executive, he understands the financial statements, cash flow projections, and credit aspects that are often paramount to a successful bankruptcy reorganization.
Biography
After graduating from undergraduate school, Mr. Tarbox served for three years in the United States Navy, including a brief tour of duty in Vietnam.
Following naval service, he received a law degree and an M.B.A. in finance.
Education
- B.B.A. - The University of Texas, Austin, Texas (May 1970)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance Major - J.D. - Texas Tech University School of Law Lubbock, Texas (May 1976)
Doctor of Jurisprudence - M.B.A. - Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management (Aug. 1977)
Masters of Business Administration of International Management, Distinguished Graduate
Honors and Positions
- Designated as one of the Texas Super Lawyers (2011-2012, and 2014-2022)
- Peer Review rated as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell (2018)
- Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization: Business Bankruptcy and Consumer Bankruptcy
- Certified by the American Bankruptcy Board of Certification: Business Bankruptcy and Consumer Bankruptcy
- Recognized as "Best Bankruptcy Lawyer" for the years 2010 and 2012-2017 by KCBD News Channel 11: "Best of the West" Awards
- Chairperson: 10th Annual Farm, Ranch and Agri-Business Bankruptcy Institute (1994), and 24th Annual Farm, Ranch and Agri-Business Bankruptcy Institute (2008)
- Chairperson: Children's Miracle Network, Lubbock, Texas (1995)
- Officer/Director: West Texas Parkinsonism Society (3 Terms as President 1998-2000)
- Commissioner: Lubbock Housing Authority 2000-2005 (Board Chairperson)
- President of the West Texas Bankruptcy Bar (1998-1999 and 2016-2017)
- Recipient of the "2017 Bob Black Bar Leaders Award" presented by the Texas Tech University School of Law
- Completed 40 hours in basic mediation training from The Office of Dispute Resolution for Lubbock County (2017)
- Served as a Director of the Lubbock Area Bar Association (2018-2021)
About Tarbox Law, P.C.
When you choose Tarbox Law, P.C. for your bankruptcy needs, we will always make you feel welcome when you are here.
Rest easy knowing you'll have a board certified attorney on your side with over 20 years of experience. Also, I am a trained mediator by the Office of Dispute Resolution, Lubbock County, Texas.
I have a great reputation, was recognized as "Best of the West" 2010, and 2012-2017 and have been named a Super Lawyer in Texas by Super Lawyers Magazine 2011-2012, and 2014-2019.
