Chambers USA 2008 Profiles HBD partners among its Leading Lawyers in the United States

Chambers USA profiles leading lawyers in the United States.

Chambers USA 2008 placed J. Michael Hennigan in its top group for California general commercial litigators (Chambers’ “Band 1”).  Chambers USA 2008 stated:

The “top-flight” Michael Hennigan of litigation boutique Hennigan, Bennett & Dorman LLP, is an “outstanding trial lawyer - polished and experienced” receives praise from commentators for his continued representation of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles in a number of civil sex abuse cases.

Chambers USA 2008 profiled four of HBD’s bankruptcy partners in its top tiers for California bankruptcy lawyers.

In placing Bruce Bennett in “Band 1” for California Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chambers USA 2008 stated:

Known for his work in the Orange County bankruptcy, Bruce Bennett is “absolutely first-class and a genius in the market.” He is considered a superb choice for complex bankruptcy claims.

In profiling Bennett Murphy, James Johnston and Sidney Levinson, Chambers USA 2008 stated:

Jim Johnston is a bankruptcy specialist who is “a solid, all-around lawyer - level-headed and rational.” Bennett Murphy is well regarded by peers, who comment on his “phenomenal performances” in a number of high-profile cases. Described by market sources as “a strong litigator who is tough in the courtroom,” Sidney Levinson is focused on representing debtors, trustees, bondholders and creditors' committees in large, complex proceedings.

With regard to HBD’s entire bankruptcy practice, Chambers USA 2008 stated:

“A sharply focused boutique firm,” Hennigan is admired for the quality of its litigation bankruptcy work and its “great bench strength.” Although a full-service firm, it has “a concentrated and dedicated team” that is particularly well suited to complicated bankruptcy cases with a strong litigation element. Highlights include acting as lead counsel for Orange County in its Chapter 9 debt adjustment case following the loss of $1.7 billion in county investment pools and a related cash flow crisis. It acted as lead counsel to a committee of companies who collectively owned approximately $2.4 billion of notes issued by the Osprey Trust, an Enron-related SPV.