Five Fishman Haygood Attorneys Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers

Fishman Haygood congratulates Brent Barriere, Alicia Bendana, Tristan Manthey, Cherie Nobles, and Billy Patrick on being named once again to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers, a national guide recognizing leading practitioners in bankruptcy, financial restructuring, and related litigation.

• Brent Barriere – recognized for Litigation, including Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights; represents trustees, receivers, and creditors in complex litigation.
• Alicia Bendana – recognized for Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Creditors’ Rights; represents creditors and other parties in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
• Tristan Manthey – recognized for Bankruptcy, Reorganization & Litigation; represents clients in bankruptcy, reorganization, and related litigation matters.
• Cherie Nobles – recognized for Bankruptcy Litigation; focuses on bankruptcy litigation and disputes arising in insolvency proceedings.
• Billy Patrick – recognized for Corporate Bankruptcy & Restructuring; advises clients on corporate bankruptcy, restructuring, and distressed transactions.

Together, these attorneys represent more than half of the lawyers selected from New Orleans in 2026, underscoring the firm’s depth and leadership in this area.

Fishman Haygood’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring team advises clients across the full lifecycle of financial distress—from strategic transactions and distressed M&A to complex restructurings and litigation. The team’s multidisciplinary approach allows it to guide companies, creditors, and investors through both in-court and out-of-court solutions, as well as opportunities to acquire or divest assets in distressed situations.

Read more about our Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice here.