Contact Information

Practice Areas

• Construction Law
• Employment
• Bankruptcy
• Corporate Transactions
• Creditors’ Rights
• Business Litigation

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, TX, J.D., 2000
• Trinity University, San Antonio, TX, Masters, Urban Administration, 1996
• Rhodes College, Memphis, TN, B.A., 1994

Admitted to Practice

• Texas, 2000
• United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Eastern, and Western District of Texas
• 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

Bio

Mr. Wiley’s experience includes representing plaintiffs and defendants in employment related matters including interpreting and drafting employment contracts, violations of Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Texas Commission of Human Rights Act, and the Texas Worker’s Compensation Act.

Mr. Wiley’s practice also involves a variety of complex commercial and business litigation issues. He assists and advises clients on forming document corporate entities such as limited liability companies, corporations under Sub-Chapter (S) and (C), limited partnerships, tax exempt entities pursuant to 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and joint ventures. He also assists clients in drafting, negotiating and interpreting terms of contracts for division assets, construction and real estate agreements, television advertising bartering agreements, and sports and entertainment marketing and management agreements. As for litigation issues, Mr. Wiley has represented a variety of clients in construction litigation, bad faith breach under the Texas Insurance Code, derivative claims under federal and state securities law, oil and gas litigation, as well as claims against banking institutions for predatory lending.

Finally, Mr. Wiley’s commercial practice extends to bankruptcies for individual and corporate debtors. He consistently obtains favorable results for clients seeking protection under Chapter 7 and 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. He also represents small to mid-size companies in adversary litigation during bankruptcy, and he has significant experience in representing creditors and debtors during post-judgment collection proceedings, including garnishments, turnover actions and post-judgment depositions.

Activities & Memberships

• Adjunct Professor of Bankruptcy Law, El Centro College of Dallas, 2014-present
• Alumni Board, Dallas Chapter, St. Mary’s University Law School, 2014-present
• Campfire U.S.A., Dallas Chapter, President of Board of Directors, 2010-2011
• Executive Alumni Board, Rhodes College of Memphis, TN, 2006-2008
• St. Mary’s Scholar, Law Journal on Minority Affairs, 2000
• St. Mary’s Board of Advocates, 1998-2000

Presentations

• 2016: “ANOTHER CUSTOMER IN BANKRUPTCY!!?? Maintaining Business With a Customer Who Files a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy” – National Association of Credit Management-Credit & Financial Development Division
• 2015: “How to Pursue a Claim in Small Claims Court – No Attorney Needed!” – National Association of Credit Management-Credit & Financial Development Disvision
• 2014: “I Knew the City was Broke, but…Bankruptcy? An Overview of Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy Law” – National Association of Credit Management-Credit & Financial Development Division, oral presentation on Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcies
• 2013: “Lecture on Establishing Secured Property” – El Centro Paralegal Studies Program, oral presentation on establishing mortgages, mechanics liens, security of personal property with valid UCC-1 description
• 2012: “Principles of Contract Law” – El Centro College Paralegal Studies Program, oral presentation with materials on the fundamentals of contract law in Texas
• 2011: “The Rule Against Perpetuities Basics” – El Centro College Paralegal Studies Program, oral presentation with materials on the Rule Against Perpetuities
• 2010: “Legal Implications for Failing to Incorporate Your Business” -Black Contractors Association, oral presentation with materials regarding formation of legal entities and the liability implications for sole proprietorships that do not form legal entities
• 2010: “Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Construction Contracts: How to Make Key Provisions Work for You,” Women’s Business Council – Southwest – ACE Group, oral presentation
• 2009: “The Law of the Internet” – El Centro College Paralegal Studies Program, oral presentation with materials on the current law of the Internet including formation of electronic contracts, trademark issues, and arbitration procedures for domain name disputes
• 2009: “Sports and Entertainment Law Basics” – El Centro College Paralegal Studies Program, oral presentation with materials on concepts of sports and entertainment law
• 2009: “The Uniform Commercial Code” – Brookhaven College Executive Studies Program, oral presentation with materials on the effects and utilization of security instruments in business
• 2008: “International Business Transaction Basics” – Brookhaven College Executive Studies Program, oral presentation on the concepts of international contracts, the effects of trade agreements, basic tax implications on international trade, and liabilities associated with conducting business in foreign countries
• 2008: “Basics of Bankruptcy Law” – El Centro College Paralegal Studies Program, oral presentation with materials on concepts of contract law and bankruptcy law for paralegal studies
• 2007: “Campfire Incredible Kids Day Presentation” – Campfire USA, Lone Star Council, oral presentation to the City Council of Irving regarding the need for after-school care for at-risk youth
• 2006: “Life Beyond Rhodes College” – Rhodes College Alumni Association, panelist regarding career opportunities for post-graduates and need for giving financially to the institution
• 2005: “Statute of Frauds Discussion” – El Centro College Paralegal Studies Program, oral presentation on the requirement of written contracts
• 2005: “Offer and Consideration” – El Centro College Paralegal Studies Program, oral presentation on the basic formation of contracts
• 2004: “Rhodes Career Panel” – Rhodes College Alumni Association, panelist regarding preparation for graduate studies, interview processes, and preparation for life beyond law school