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Benjamin Warren Kadden is a distinguished attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, specializing in bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors' rights, as well as corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and asset-based finance. A 2002 graduate of Louisiana State University, Benjamin further honed his legal expertise by earning his Juris Doctor from Tulane University Law School in 2005. His legal acumen was sharpened through invaluable experience as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Magistrate Judge Alma Chasez at the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana and as a volunteer clerk for the Honorable Judge Sarah Vance. With a robust portfolio in Chapter 11 proceedings, Benjamin has served as debtor's counsel for notable companies such as Gulf Fleet Holdings, Inc., East Cameron Partners, L.P., and Bender Shipbuilding & Repair Co. His role as lead counsel for various official committees of unsecured creditors includes significant Chapter 11 cases for Whistler Energy II, LLC, Saratoga Resources, Inc., A&B Valve and Piping Systems, L.L.C., Graham Gulf, Inc., and Virgin Oil Company, Inc. Additionally, he has acted as special counsel to the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Trico Marine bankruptcy, showcasing his adeptness in navigating complex financial landscapes. In the realm of mergers and acquisitions, Benjamin has played a pivotal role in transactions across the Gulf Coast, focusing on representing non-public buyers and sellers in equity and asset sales. His extensive experience in distressed asset transactions uniquely positions him to provide strategic guidance to clients during bankruptcy proceedings. Beyond his legal practice, Benjamin is committed to community service, offering pro bono support to the Propeller Network, an effort recognized by the Louisiana State Bar Association with the Pro Bono Publico Award in 2015. He is also an esteemed member of the Intersession Faculty for Tulane Law School’s Civil Litigation Boot Camp since its inception in 2012. Recognized for his contributions to bankruptcy and restructuring law, Benjamin has earned accolades such as being listed in the 2017 Chambers USA Guide as an Up and Coming practitioner and receiving multiple honors as a Super Lawyers' Rising Star from 2014 to 2017. He also holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his dedication to excellence and client service in the legal field.

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