Christopher Todd Caplinger
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard • New Orleans, LA
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Contact
Email
chris.caplinger@keanmiller.com
Phone
Address
601 Poydras St Ste 2775, New Orleans, LA, 70130-6041, US
Professional
About
Christopher Todd Caplinger is an accomplished attorney based in New Orleans, LA, specializing in marine insurance coverage, bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights. With over 25 years of legal experience, Christopher has established himself as a trusted advisor for debtors, creditors, and creditor committees in complex Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. His notable expertise includes representation in some of the most significant bankruptcy filings in the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana and the Southern District of Alabama. A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Christopher earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Politics and Religion from The College of William and Mary in 1994. He further pursued his legal education at Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1997, alongside a Master of Arts in Religious Studies. Before entering private practice, he gained invaluable experience clerking at the Office of the United States Trustee in New Orleans. Christopher's practice encompasses a wide array of bankruptcy-related matters, including the prosecution and defense of avoidance actions and related litigation in bankruptcy courts. He is dedicated to providing strategic guidance and effective representation for clients navigating the complexities of bankruptcy law, ensuring their rights are protected and their interests are represented. As a member of Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard, Christopher continues to make a meaningful impact in the legal community and among his clients in Louisiana and beyond.
Credentials
Education
1998 Loyola University New Orleans School of Law Doctor of Law (J.D.), 1997 Loyola University, New Orleans JD 1994 The College of William and Mary B.A., N/A Loyola University School of Law JD
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2018 Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America 2017 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2016 Top Lawyers in New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine 2016 Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell N/A AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
American Bankruptcy Institute Member Louisiana State Bar Association New Orleans Bar Association Vice-Chair of the Bankruptcy & Debtor/Creditor rights Committee
Speaking
2017 Bankruptcy Committee CLE Program Bankruptcy Crimes and Ethical Considerations 2017 35th Anniversary Celebration & Annual Convention A Panel Discussion entitled "Receiverships and ABC's" 2015 CLE Program Defending Against FDCPA Claims The Interplay Between FDCPA and Other Federal and State Consumer Protection Laws 2015 Bankruptcy Committee CLE Program Interplay of Bankruptcy and Oil and Gas Law 2014 Bankruptcy Committee CLE Program The Interplay of Bankruptcy and Domestic Law
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