Michael Landis

Bankruptcy; Bankruptcy Litigation; Chapter 11 Business Reorganization

Successfully represented a construction consulting firm through confirmation, including successful mediations and a confirmed plan of reorganization.

Successfully represented a quick service food franchisee through a hotly contested confirmation hearing involving a novel post Purdue Pharma contested matter.

Continues to represent several oil and gas companies, including the successful sale of assets, maximizing the return to creditors.

Successfully represented a waste disposal company through chapter 11 resulting in the successful wind-down of the company and a sale of its assets to provide a return to creditors.

Federal Bar Association; Louisiana Bar Association; New Orleans Bar Association

“Up the River Without a Permit: Why the Water Transfers Rule Endangers the Louisiana Wetlands” 3 LSU J. Energy L. & Resources 259 (2015).

Michael E. Landis extensive experience in commercial bankruptcy matters, representing debtors, trustees, committees, and creditors, he has been involved in every aspect of a bankruptcy case from filing the initial petition, first day motions, litigating contested matters, and confirming a plan. He has also represented clients in post-confirmation issues, as well as out of court restructuring.

Michael represents debtors in several industries, including oil and gas, quick service franchises, construction, maritime, and even churches. He is familiar with security rights of all interested parties. Michael gained experience in bankruptcy starting in law school by earning the highest grade in Bankruptcy and Bankruptcy Reorganization Seminar. He also gained experience working as an extern to the Honorable Douglas Dodd (ret).

Louisiana State University Paul M. Herbert Law Center

J.D., cum laude

2010 - 2015

Davidson College

B.S.

2003 - 2006