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Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA

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The focus is on corporate bankruptcy and restructuring and the legal processes related to distressed businesses, which can either be reorganized or go into liquidation. Also, especially in the current economic environment, the chapter includes lawyers who advise on acquisition opportunities that arise out of distressed businesses. Lawyers in this chapter assist clients such as corporate debtors, investors and asset purchasers, secured and unsecured creditors and creditors` committees, bondholders, insurers, directors of distressed companies and any other interested parties in corporate restructurings and bankruptcy proceedings. In addition to transactional work, bankruptcy also covers any related litigation, such as disputes between such parties in connection with distressed companies and Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 processes.

Rankings overview for Departments

S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Philip K "Kirk" Jones Jr
    Philip K "Kirk" Jones Jr Liskow21 Years Ranked
  2. Douglas S DraperHeller, Draper & Horn, L.L.C.
  3. William E SteffesSteffes, Vingiello & McKenzie LLC
1

Band 1

  1. Benjamin W. Kadden
    Benjamin W. Kadden Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard9 Years Ranked
  2. Louis Phillips
    Louis Phillips Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP18 Years Ranked
  3. Mark Mintz
    Mark Mintz Jones Walker LLP7 Years Ranked
  4. Omer F (Rick) Kuebel III
    Omer F (Rick) Kuebel III Troutman Pepper Locke LLP16 Years Ranked
  5. Paul Douglas Stewart Jr
    Paul Douglas Stewart Jr Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC6 Years Ranked
  6. R Patrick Vance
    R Patrick Vance Jones Walker LLP22 Years Ranked
  7. Tristan E Manthey
    Tristan E Manthey Fishman Haygood LLP15 Years Ranked
  8. William H Patrick III
    William H Patrick III Fishman Haygood LLP21 Years Ranked
  9. David F WaguespackCarver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC
  10. David S. RubinButler Snow LLP
2

Band 2

  1. Alicia Bendana
    Alicia Bendana Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard6 Years Ranked
  2. Elizabeth J Futrell
    Elizabeth J Futrell Jones Walker LLP19 Years Ranked
  3. John M Duck
    John M Duck Adams & Reese20 Years Ranked
  4. Ricardo “Richard" A Aguilar
    Ricardo “Richard" A Aguilar Adams & Reese17 Years Ranked
  5. Rudy Cerone
    Rudy Cerone McGlinchey Stafford21 Years Ranked
  6. Stewart F Peck
    Stewart F Peck Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard15 Years Ranked
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Band 3

  1. Armistead Long
    Armistead Long Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett2 Years Ranked
  2. Brad Knapp
    Brad Knapp Troutman Pepper Locke LLP5 Years Ranked
  3. Brandon Brown
    Brandon Brown Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC5 Years Ranked
  4. Brooke Altazan Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC3 Years Ranked
  5. Cherie Nobles
    Cherie Nobles Fishman Haygood LLP5 Years Ranked
  6. Christopher Caplinger
    Christopher Caplinger Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard3 Years Ranked
  7. Edward H (Hank) Arnold III
    Edward H (Hank) Arnold III Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC21 Years Ranked
  8. Jason Marechal Cerise
    Jason Marechal Cerise Troutman Pepper Locke LLP2 Years Ranked
  9. Joseph P Hebert
    Joseph P Hebert Liskow16 Years Ranked
  10. Lisa Merz Hedrick
    Lisa Merz Hedrick Adams & Reese2 Years Ranked
  11. Rick Shelby
    Rick Shelby Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP4 Years Ranked
  12. Robin B Cheatham
    Robin B Cheatham Adams & Reese19 Years Ranked
  13. Stephen P Strohschein
    Stephen P Strohschein Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP14 Years Ranked
  14. William Robbins Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC2 Years Ranked
  15. Dwayne MurrayMurray & Murray
  16. Greta BrouphyHeller, Draper & Horn, L.L.C.
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Up and Coming

  1. Lacey Rochester
    Lacey Rochester Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC6 Years Ranked
  2. Laura AshleyKrebs Farley

Associates to watch

  1. Coleman Torrans
    Coleman Torrans Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard3 Years Ranked
  2. Michael LandisHeller, Draper & Horn, L.L.C.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Fishman Haygood LLP
    1
    Fishman Haygood LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Fishman Haygood LLP has a respected bankruptcy and restructuring team offering experience across a range of proceedings. The firm draws on significant in-house skill in areas such as M&A and finance, acting for both creditors and debtors in the full spectrum of distressed issues.
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  2. Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
    1
    Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 2

  1. Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
    2
    Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC is well known for its strong transactions team, with a wealth of experience in representing clients in the oil and gas industry. The team's expertise and experience extends into a variety of other sectors, with the group notably working for distressed clients in the gaming, retail and oil and gas arenas. It also maintains a fine track record in handling Section 363 sales and multifamily financial distress cases. Clients of the firm include banks, secured lenders, unsecured creditors and trustees.
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  2. Jones Walker LLP
    2
    Jones Walker LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Jones Walker LLP represents clients with interests in a variety of economic sectors, including real estate, automotive and energy. 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.
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  3. Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC
    2
    Stewart Robbins Brown & Altazan, LLC
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Stewart 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.
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  4. Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
    2
    Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Troutman Pepper Locke 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.

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Band 3

  1. Adams & Reese
    3
    Adams & Reese
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Recognized for its experience in a variety of different bankruptcy cases, Adams & 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 and trustees. It regularly represents banks and other creditors in bankruptcy matters in the oil and gas sector.

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  2. Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
    3
    Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett represent debtors and creditors for clients in the energy, construction and maritime sectors.

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  3. Liskow
    3
    Liskow
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Known 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.
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  4. Carver, Darden, Koretzky, Tessier, Finn, Blossman & Areaux LLC
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3
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  5. Heller, Draper & Horn, L.L.C.
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 3
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