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 represented Stephens Garage in connection with its Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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.

Ben is an excellent lawyer and a trusted adviser.

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Douglas Draper
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Douglas Draper has extensive experience in handling bankruptcy proceedings and related litigation, on behalf of both creditors and debtors.
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 very experienced.

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

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

Coleman Torrans
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Coleman Torrans
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Up and Coming
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.

Michael Landis
Associates to watch
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.

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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Douglas Draper
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Stewart F Peck
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Stewart F Peck
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Greta Brouphy
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Coleman Torrans
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Coleman Torrans
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Up and Coming
Michael Landis
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

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Admiralty & Maritime

Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights

Commercial Finance

Commercial Real Estate

Corporate & Commercial Law

Insurance Law

Litigation

Tax