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Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

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Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

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Lugenbuhl serves clients across Louisiana, the Gulf Coast and beyond through experienced attorneys dedicated to solving their clients' complex legal issues. With offices located in New Orleans, Houston, Baton Rouge and Gulfport, Lugenbuhl is positioned to effectively and efficiently address the needs of their clients. The firm's diverse group of attorneys has roots across the nation and degrees from top-tier college and law schools. Lugenbuhl attorneys regularly speak and publish on cutting-edge issues in their respective fields of practice. This array of experiences and perspectives allows the firm to respond to clients with the focus traditionally found in larger firms.

Lugenbuhl provides unmatched litigation experience, grown from the firm's attorneys' service as lead counsel in complex cases in state and federal courts across the Gulf Coast. The firm provides a full spectrum of transactional and commercial services for industry leaders, small businesses, and individuals alike. The firm specialties include bankruptcy/restructuring, insurance law coverage, commercial litigation, admiralty and maritime, along with a general commercial law and civil litigation and real estate practice.

Industries (8)

  • Admiralty & Maritime
  • Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Commercial Finance
  • Corporate & Commercial Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Litigation
  • Tax

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Louisiana

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard fields a well-regarded group, specializing in bankruptcy and restructuring mandates in the maritime and energy arenas. The team acts for creditors' committees and debtors as well as banks and other lenders, and possesses a fine track record in Chapter 11 proceedings and major reorganizations.

Work Highlights

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  • Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard represented Stephens Garage in connection with its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Strengths

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  • Lugenbuhl has a strong understanding of commercial matters, based on good legal knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Benjamin W. Kadden
    Band 1Benjamin W. Kadden

    Benjamin W. Kadden

    Benjamin Kadden is well equipped to handle all aspects of Chapter 11 filings and boasts experience of representing creditor committees.
    • Ben is an excellent lawyer and a trusted adviser.

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  • Band 1Douglas Draper
    Band 1Douglas Draper

    Douglas Draper

    Douglas Draper has extensive experience in handling bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation, on behalf of both creditors and debtors.
  • Band 2Stewart F Peck
    Band 2Stewart F Peck

    Stewart F Peck

    Stewart Peck is noted for his impressive creditor and debtor representation in bankruptcy proceedings. He places particular emphasis on representing clients in the oil and gas sector.
    • Stewart is very experienced.

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    • Stewart is really good in court and puts on a good case.

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  • Band 3Greta Brouphy
    Band 3Greta Brouphy

    Greta Brouphy

    Greta Brouphy specializes in in helping a wide variety of clients navigate chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

  • Up and ComingColeman Torrans
    Up and ComingColeman Torrans

    Coleman Torrans

    Coleman Torrans is an associate building a strong practice in the bankruptcy space, with a growing bank of experience representing both creditors and trustees.
    • Coleman is very organized and thorough.

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  • Associates to watchMichael Landis
    Associates to watchMichael Landis

    Michael Landis

    Michael Landis is an associate at the firm and is building a strong reputation for his bankruptcy practice.
    • Michael is excellent, a certain up and comer.

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