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Bankruptcy/Restructuring | USA

Mississippi

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. Stephen W Rosenblatt
    Stephen W Rosenblatt Butler Snow LLP21 Years Ranked
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Christopher R Maddux
    Christopher R Maddux Butler Snow LLP14 Years Ranked
1

Band 1

  1. Jeffrey Barber
    Jeffrey Barber Jones Walker LLP7 Years Ranked
  2. Kristina Johnson
    Kristina Johnson Jones Walker LLP7 Years Ranked
  3. Craig M GenoThe Law Offices of Craig M. Geno, PLLC
  4. Douglas C. NobleMcCraney Montagnet Quin & Noble PLLC
2

Band 2

  1. Andrew PhillipsMitchell, McNutt & Sams PA
  2. Derek HendersonDerek A Henderson Attorney
3

Band 3

  1. Jim F. Spencer, Jr.
    Jim F. Spencer, Jr. Watkins & Eager PLLC9 Years Ranked
  2. Christopher MeredithCopeland Cook Taylor & Bush, A Professional Association
  3. J. Walter Newman IVNewman & Newman
U

Up and Coming

  1. Danielle Mashburn-Myrick
    Danielle Mashburn-Myrick Phelps Dunbar LLP2 Years Ranked
  2. Sarah Beth Wilson
    Sarah Beth Wilson Phelps Dunbar LLP2 Years Ranked

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Butler Snow LLP
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    Butler Snow LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Butler Snow LLP holds a respected bankruptcy practice with notable experience in both debtor and creditor-side representations. The firm advises on matters such as Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings, as well as related adversary proceedings. Expertise also includes noncontentious mandates such as Section 363 transactions and workouts.

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  2. Jones Walker LLP
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    Jones Walker LLP
    Bankruptcy/Restructuring
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked
    Jones Walker LLP has a strong bench of bankruptcy specialists with leading experience in state and federal proceedings. Houses significant in-house litigation capabilities that see it act on a range of adversary proceedings. Acts for debtors from a range of industries, as well as representing creditors' committees, trustees and DIP lenders. Frequently handles cross-border mandates, including those with parallel regulatory proceedings.
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