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Jones Walker LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Alabama


Jones Walker LLP

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What makes the Jones Walker Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’- Debtors’ Rights practice a go-to team?

  • Our national footprint: we represent regional clients in cases across the country.
  • Our experience: our team has advised clients from numerous industries in complex and traditional bankruptcies and reorganizations, and includes three members of the American College of Bankruptcy (a by-invitation-only public service organization honoring attorneys who demonstrate the highest levels of professionalism).
  • Our commitment to value: we deliver sophisticated legal counsel at competitive rates.

We have represented clients with interests, operations, and investments in a number of key economic sectors, including energy, financial services, hospitality, maritime, utilities, and real estate. We regularly counsel clients in Chapter 11 and other forms of bankruptcy, adversary proceedings, forbearances, judicial and non-judicial foreclosures, loan modifications and reviews, special liens, and consumer-related litigation.

We regularly represent the following:

  • Secured and unsecured creditors
  • Creditor committees
  • Debtors
  • Trustees
  • Investors
  • Lessors and lessees
  • Pre-petition and debtor-in-possession lenders
  • Receivers

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Alabama

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Jones Walker is a go-to for bankruptcy and restructuring matters in Alabama. The team routinely guides clients through Chapter 11 and other forms of bankruptcy. The group is active in the energy, financial services, maritime and aviation sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Jones Walker represented Park National Bank as the primary secured lender in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida related to Consent Chapter 11 Plan.

Strengths

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  • Jones Walker breathe life into the law by creatively approaching complex situations.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • The firm has really good collection attorneys - they are super tenacious.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Michael Anthony Shaw
    Band 3Michael Anthony Shaw

    Michael Anthony Shaw

    Michael Anthony Shaw co-leads the CMBS and creditors' rights team. He routinely represents banks and private lenders in complex bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

    • Tony has always been committed to being responsive, assisting in risk assessment and delivering successful outcomes.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
    • Tony is a tenacious guy. He won't give up.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
  • Band 4C. Ellis Brazeal, III
    Band 4C. Ellis Brazeal, III

    C. Ellis Brazeal, III

    Ellis Brazeal is best known for assisting creditors with recovery actions, handling matters across various different sectors.

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