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 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers guide.
For more than three decades, Menton has represented a broad range of clients, including debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, directors and officers, and investment funds, in high-stakes bankruptcy proceedings, commercial disputes, and asset recovery matters. His ability to navigate complex financial and legal issues has made him a go-to advisor for resolving distressed corporate situations and fiduciary conflicts across industries.
A skilled litigator and strategist, Menton has successfully handled multimillion-dollar matters involving breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent transfers, corporate governance, and D&O liability. His work includes advising on bankruptcy asset sales, enforcing judgments, and representing clients in director and officer litigation.
In addition to his practice, Menton is active in the legal community and has held leadership roles in the California State Bar, the American Bar Association, and the Turnaround Management Association (Southern California Chapter). He has been consistently recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. Most recently, he was named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Top 100 Lawyers list, honoring leading attorneys in the region for their outstanding impact on the profession and the community.
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