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Summary: John Adkins has joined Blank Rome in Houston as a member of the firm’s Finance, Restructuring and Bankruptcy group.
Blank Rome LLP 
recently announced that John Adkins has joined the firm, according to a press release.
Adkins will work in the Finance, Restructuring and Bankruptcy group. He represents clients with issues surrounding real estate, business transactions, banking, and corporate matters. Adkins will work in the firm’s Houston office.
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Alan J. Hoffman, the firm’s chair and managing partner, said, “With Houston’s continued expansion as a hub of economic growth and opportunity, John’s experience working with local businesses and financial institutions will be an excellent complement to our expanding Houston office and the Firm. As a former general counsel, John also brings valuable perspective that will enhance our ongoing commitment to excellence in client service.”
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Adkins comes to the firm from Strasburger & Price. In prior jobs, Adkins has worked as senior vice president/general counsel for a bank based in Houston and as a senior officer for a public company.
His clients operate in the real estate, technology, construction, transportation, energy and food industries.
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Adkins said, “Blank Rome is a first-class firm with a top-tier professional reputation. I’m excited to build on my foundation of work here in Houston with the Firm’s support and growing, national platform. I also look forward to working alongside my former classmate and longtime friend, Barry Abrams, who has the highest level of respect among the Houston legal community and beyond.”
Adkins earned his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law. He is a member of the Forty Acres Scholarship Steering Committee, the UT Development Board, the UT Law School Alumni Association Executive Committee and is a lecturer at the Houston Bar Association.
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