About

Provided by Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

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.

Chambers Review

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Louisiana

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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

  • Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard continues to act as counsel to the Trustee in the Chapter 7 bankruptcy case of Fleetwood Lionel Young.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Benjamin W. Kadden
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Benjamin W. Kadden
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Benjamin Kadden is well equipped to handle all aspects of Chapter 11 filings and boasts experience of representing creditor committees.

Benjamin is a great lawyer.

The client secures nothing but excellence and professionalism from Benjamin.

Ben is just the best and we are privileged to have as much of his time as we do.

Stewart F Peck
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Stewart F Peck
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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 a very well respected attorney in the space.

Christopher Caplinger
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Christopher Caplinger
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Christopher Caplinger represents clients in bankruptcy proceedings as well as in associated litigation.

He is a very smart lawyer.

He does great work.

Coleman Torrans
Coleman Torrans
Associates to watch
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 amazing and a future star.

Ranked Lawyers at
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

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Louisiana

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Benjamin W. Kadden
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Benjamin W. Kadden
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Stewart F Peck
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Stewart F Peck
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Christopher Caplinger
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Christopher Caplinger
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Coleman Torrans
Coleman Torrans
Associates to watch

Members

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Avery E. Autin

Benjamin W. Kadden

Benjamin W. Kadden

Head of Department

Christopher T. Caplinger

Coleman L. Torrans

James W. Thurman

Industries

Provided by Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard

Admiralty & Maritime

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights

Commercial Finance

Commercial Real Estate

Corporate & Commercial Law

Insurance Law

Litigation

Tax