Frank Monroe began his career with Sheinfeld, Maley & Kay in Houston, Texas. For twenty years he practiced the full spectrum of bankruptcy law, including the representation of debtors-in-possession, receivers and trustees operating businesses in Chapter 11 and both secured bank groups and unsecured creditors in all types of proceedings, both in and out of court. He also often served as receiver and as trustee of both operating and liquidating businesses.

Mr. Monroe was managing partner of the firm when he was appointed to the position of U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division. During his tenure on the bench, he was the presiding judge over a multitude of cases including real estate related cases and golf courses to name a few. After 20 years of service Judge Monroe returned to private practice in 2009. In addition to focusing on bankruptcy and creditors remedies, Judge Monroe serves as a mediator of contested matters and adversary proceedings in the bankruptcy arena.