Overview
Born and raised in New Orleans, Michael E. Landis is dedicated to serving the needs of the city and its people. His 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).
Outside the Office
Michael enjoys getting away to a long hike in our National Parks. When he is in town, he enjoys walks with his dog, and enjoying the fine cuisine that New Orleans has to offer. He also enjoys sitting at home and listening to his extensive music collection with a special interest in the Delta Blues.
- 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.
Professional
- Federal Bar Association
- Louisiana Bar Association
- New Orleans Bar Association
- Best Lawyers in America®: One’s to Watch – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2020-2026)
- Louisiana Super Lawyers: Rising Stars (2020-2025) – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights
- Chambers USA Guide – ‘Associates to Watch’ Ranking – Bankruptcy/Restructuring (2025)
- Senior Articles Editor, LSU Journal of Energy Law & Resources (2014-2015)
- CALI Award for Excellence in Bankruptcy (2013)
- CALI Award for Excellence in Bankruptcy Reorganization (2014)
- “Up the River Without a Permit: Why the Water Transfers Rule Endangers the Louisiana Wetlands” 3 LSU J. Energy L. & Resources 259 (2015).
- Recent Developments for the bankruptcy section in the Louisiana Bar Journal
