Robins Kaplan LLP is pleased to announce that James P. Menton Jr., Chair of the firm’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group, has been named to the Daily Journal’s 2026 list of Leading Commercial Litigators.
This recognition highlights Menton’s extensive experience handling high-stakes commercial disputes, creditors’ rights, and bankruptcy-related litigation. With decades of experience, he advises a broad range of clients—including debtors, creditors, trustees, fiduciaries, and investors—on sophisticated matters involving insolvency, distressed debt, fiduciary liability, and asset recovery.
Menton’s practice spans a wide array of matters, including corporate bankruptcy litigation, creditor rights and remedies, fiduciary disputes, director and officer liability, fraudulent transfer and clawback litigation, and enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards. He has successfully represented clients in multi-million-dollar disputes, achieving favorable outcomes through both litigation and negotiated resolutions.
Known for his practical and results-driven counsel, Menton regularly assists clients in protecting their rights and maximizing recoveries in distressed and high-risk situations. His work includes advising on complex Chapter 11 proceedings, litigating fiduciary duty claims, and guiding clients through asset acquisitions and restructuring strategies.
In addition to this honor, Menton has been widely recognized by leading industry publications, including Lawdragon, The Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers. He is also an active leader in the legal community, having served on advisory boards and in leadership roles within the American Bar Association and the California State Bar’s Business Law Section.
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