FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE UST MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1994 (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 SIMMONS NAMED AS U.S. TRUSTEE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Richard W. Simmons, a partner in a Houston, Texas, law firm, has been appointed U.S. Trustee by Attorney General Janet Reno, the Department of Justice announced today. Simmons, who will serve as U.S. Trustee for Region 7 in Houston, assumed his duties August 8. Simmons earned his law degree from the University of Houston in 1977. He has been in private practice for the last 12 years with Nathan, Wood & Sommers. Simmons specialized in bankruptcy matters, representing both debtors and creditors and handling cases filed under chapters 7, 11 and 13 of the bankruptcy code. Simmons, who is active in community affairs, is on the board of such diverse organizations as the University of Houston Black Law Alumni Association and Alley Theater. The U.S. Trustees oversee the administration of cases filed under the United States bankruptcy code. ##### 94-470