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Jones Walker LLP

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

USA Guide 2026 : Mississippi

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What makes the Jones Walker Bankruptcy & Restructuring 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 - Mississippi

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Jones Walker LLP has a strong bench of bankruptcy specialists with leading experience in state and federal proceedings. The law firm houses significant in-house litigation capabilities that see it act on a range of adversary proceedings. It acts for debtors from a range of industries, as well as representing creditors' committees, trustees and DIP lenders. The team frequently handles cross-border mandates, including those with parallel regulatory proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Jones Walker LLP served as creditor counsel to the Bank of Commerce in Chapter 11 filings.

Strengths

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  • It has a deep understanding of our needs and work. The firm is knowledgeable, efficient and well versed in the preferences of the local judges.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

  • The team is very knowledgeable in the areas we require, and available when needed.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

  • Jones Walker is very thorough and capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters. It takes the time to get to know your business, it is very responsive and has the highest level of service.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

  • The attorneys here have an excellent handle on the law, and I've yet to see a situation they could not handle well. They are easy to reach directly, extremely responsive, and willing to get involved immediately.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

  • The firm has an extremely deep bankruptcy team, particularly in the Gulf South region. It has very capable, competent lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey Barber
    Jeffrey Barber

    Jeffrey Barber

    Jeffrey Barber is a go-to attorney for creditors' rights issues, which form part of his broader bankruptcy practice. His experience includes Chapter 11 filings and out-of-court restructurings.

    • Jeffrey Barber is very intelligent and has a good feel for reading people and issues. He knows the law backwards and forwards, so he can handle complex bankruptcies.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

    • Jeffrey is a real pleasure. He is very smart and experienced.

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    • He is very high-touch and pleasant to work with.

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  • Kristina Johnson
    Kristina Johnson

    Kristina Johnson

    Kristina Johnson is an expert bankruptcy litigator who maintains a strong creditor-side practice. She regularly acts on matters such as Chapter 11 and 7 filings, as well as adversary proceedings. Her experience also includes serving as trustee.

    • Kristina Johnson is extremely knowledgeable, responsive and anticipates potential issues.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

    • She provides the very best client service, high levels of sophistication and understanding of our business and goals.

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    • Kristina is great to work with - very smart and experienced.

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    • Kristina Johnson is one of the top bankruptcy lawyers in Mississippi, with a regional and national reputation. She is an outstanding bankruptcy lawyer - very tenacious.

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