Ranking tables
USA Louisiana Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Locke Lord LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC 3 Years Ranked
- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
Senior Statespeople
- Philip K "Kirk" Jones Jr Liskow19 Years Ranked
- Douglas S Draper
- William E Steffes
Band 1
- Benjamin W. Kadden Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard7 Years Ranked
- David F Waguespack Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC18 Years Ranked
- David S. Rubin Butler Snow LLP15 Years Ranked
- Louis Phillips Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP16 Years Ranked
- Paul Douglas Stewart Jr Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC4 Years Ranked
- R Patrick Vance Jones Walker LLP20 Years Ranked
- William H Patrick III Fishman Haygood LLP19 Years Ranked
- Jan M Hayden
Band 2
- Elizabeth J Futrell Jones Walker LLP17 Years Ranked
- John M Duck Adams and Reese LLP18 Years Ranked
- Mark Mintz Jones Walker LLP5 Years Ranked
- Omer F (Rick) Kuebel III Locke Lord LLP14 Years Ranked
- Ricardo “Richard" A Aguilar Adams and Reese LLP15 Years Ranked
- Rudy Cerone McGlinchey Stafford19 Years Ranked
- Stewart F Peck Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard13 Years Ranked
- Tristan E Manthey Fishman Haygood LLP13 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Alan H Goodman Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, LLP18 Years Ranked
- Alicia Bendana Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard4 Years Ranked
- Brad Knapp Locke Lord LLP3 Years Ranked
- Brandon Brown Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC3 Years Ranked
- Christopher Caplinger Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard1 Years Ranked
- Joseph P Hebert Liskow14 Years Ranked
- Rick Shelby Phelps Dunbar LLP2 Years Ranked
- Robin B Cheatham Adams and Reese LLP17 Years Ranked
- Stephen P Strohschein Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP12 Years Ranked
- Edward H (Hank) Arnold III
Up and Coming
Star Associates
- Lacey Rochester
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Fishman Haygood LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedFishman Haygood represented the Chapter 11 trustee for Dwayne M. Murray, the owner of six apartment complexes in the New Orleans metro area, in bankruptcy proceedings that also concerned significant insurance claims stemming from Hurricane Ida, vandalism, theft, and fires that will need to be resolved on behalf of the debtors’ estates.1 Jones Walker LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedJones Walker LLP represents clients with interests in a variety of economic sectors, including real estate, automotive, energy and utilities. Known for its particular experience in creditor-side bankruptcy work and the handling of Chapter 11 cases, the firm also excels in consumer-related disputes. It has an impressive regional footprint and a strong presence across the Southeastern USA.1 Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & HubbardBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedLugenbuhl, 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.
Band 2
2 Locke Lord LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedLocke Lord LLP demonstrates substantial expertise across a range of bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency issues. The firm is noted for its significant courtroom experience, as well as its strength in the energy sector. Its experience includes large-scale Chapter 11 proceedings and distressed transactions.2 Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLCBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedStewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC is a highly regarded boutique firm with notable experience in both courtroom and out-of-court proceedings. The firm is particularly expert in debtor-side Chapter 11 work, while also offering experience in acting for creditors' committees and trustees. The team's areas of focus also include wider litigation and distressed transactions.- Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PCBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 2
Band 3
3 Adams and Reese LLPBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedRecognized for its experience in a variety of different bankruptcy cases, Adams and Reese LLP advises companies from a wide range of industry sectors. The team is able to handle complex Chapter 11 filings and related litigation on behalf of creditors, debtors, purchasers and trustees. It regularly represents banks and other creditors in bankruptcy matters in the oil and gas sector.3 Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLCBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedCarver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC has a compact group that is recognized as a particularly strong choice for representing creditors. The firm has longstanding relationships with clients in the energy industry and a number of institutional lenders, and particular strength in the New Orleans market.3 LiskowBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedKnown for its experience in representing major players in the oil and gas industry, the team at Liskow focuses on advising creditors in bankruptcy proceedings. The group has particular strength in bankruptcy litigation but also handles Chapter 11 cases and business restructuring.3 McGlinchey StaffordBankruptcy/Restructuring2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedMcGlinchey Stafford is regularly involved in providing counsel to banks and other financial institutions in bankruptcy proceedings. The firm handles loan workouts and distressed asset sales, in addition to providing counsel in Chapter 11 and 7 filings. It is also noted for its handling of foreclosures for maritime financiers and heavy equipment manufacturers, among other clients.