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Landis Rath & Cobb LLP is a premier boutique law firm concentrating on commercial bankruptcy, corporate restructuring and business litigation. We provide sophisticated legal advice and services to national, international and local clients in and out of federal and state courts. Our proven record of success is backed by a commitment to advocate for our clients' interests with personalized service and expert counsel.

Highly regarded
bankruptcy and litigation boutique firm that
remains a major player in the Delaware market
. . .a strong bench of attorneys who are
adept at both lead and co-counsel roles…
―Chambers USA, 2022

Nationally ranked in Bankruptcy/Restructuring
& Chancery

Recognized for
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/
Insolvency & Reorganization Law,
Commercial Litigation, Corporate
Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy
―U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" 2023

M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards 2020
Distressed Deal of the Year $10MM to $25MM
Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year $10MM to $25MM

Firm News

Landis Rath & Cobb Congratulates Firm Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers & Rising Star Listings for 2023

Landis Rath & Cobb is pleased to announce that Adam G. Landis, Daniel B. Rath and Richard S. Cobb have been selected to the 2023 Delaware Super Lawyers list. Jennifer L. Cree, Matthew R. Pierce and Nicolas E. Jenner have... Read More

McGuire and Robertson Provide Law360 Expert Analysis on How Companies Can Use Gov’t Funding Amid Bankruptcy

On March 15th, Law360 published an Expert Analysis authored by LRC attorneys Matthew McGuire and Howard Robertson, on How Companies Can Use Gov’t Funding Amid Bankruptcy. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security... Read More

Jen Cree participates in ABA Parenthood and Child Caregiver Summit

Landis Rath & Cobb Associate Jennifer Cree was selected to attend the recent American Bar Association Parenthood and Child Caregiver Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The invitation-only program, presented by the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession, focused on reactions... Read More

Representative Cases

In re: Destination Maternity Corporation, Case No. 19-12256 (BLS)

LRC serves as co-counsel with Kirkland & Ellis LLP representing Destination Maternity Corporation and its affiliates (“Destination Maternity”) in their chapter 11 proceedings (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Destination Maternity was the premier source for maternity wear for American women and operated stores under three retail nameplates: Motherhood® Maternity, A Pea in the Pod® and Destination Maternity®.

In re: Houlihan’s Restaurants Inc., Case No. 19-12415 (MFW)

LRC represents Houlihan’s Restaurants Inc. and its affiliates (“Houlihan’s”) in their chapter 11 cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”) pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”). Headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, Houlihan’s is a restaurant company that developed, owned and franchised five award-winning concepts from fine dining to upscale casual with locations throughout the United States.

Blankenship v. Alpha Appalachia Holdings, Inc., 2015 Del. Ch. LEXIS 145 (Del. Ch. May 28, 2015)

Landis Rath & Cobb, together with Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, successfully…