Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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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
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 served as lead counsel for the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case of Burkhalter Rigging.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lugenbuhl has an excellent diversity of talent for our needs and all attorneys are extremely good at what they do."
"The team brings together years of experience in a boutique setting."
"Lugenbuhl has an excellent diversity of talent for our needs and all attorneys are extremely good at what they do."
"The team brings together years of experience in a boutique setting."
Notable Practitioners
Benjamin Kadden is well equipped to handle all aspects of Chapter 11 filings and boasts experience of representing creditor committees.
"Benjamin is an excellent attorney, with broad expertise who works efficiently and doesn't miss anything. I trust his judgment and advice in matters that can be complex and challenging."
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.
"I am happy to credit Stewart with many of our big victories in my business and I am very grateful for him and his firm."
Alicia Bendana has a varied bankruptcy practice that includes representing debtors, trustees and creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings. She is particularly noted for her handling of distressed litigation.
Christopher Caplinger represents clients in bankruptcy proceedings as well as in associated litigation.
"Chris is good, competent and easy to work with."
Coleman Torrans is an associate building a strong practice in the bankruptcy space, with a growing bank of experience representing both creditors and trustees.
Ranked Lawyers at
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
Louisiana
Members
Provided by Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
Avery E. Autin
Head of Department
Christopher T. Caplinger
Coleman L. Torrans
James W. Thurman
Industries
Provided by Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard
Admiralty & Maritime
Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors' Rights
Commercial Finance
Commercial Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial Law
Insurance Law
Litigation
Tax