Atty. Christopher T. Caplinger
Chris Caplinger is a partner at Kean Miller in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he represents clients in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation – Bankruptcy. His practice includes bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights, as well as marine insurance coverage and oil and gas matters.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA · 28+ Years Experience
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About Christopher T. Caplinger at a Glance
Christopher T. Caplinger is a bankruptcy attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Kean Miller. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and Louisiana (1998). Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (M.A., 1997) and Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 1997). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher T. Caplinger
- Chris Caplinger is a partner at Kean Miller in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he represents clients in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation – Bankruptcy
- His practice includes bankruptcy, restructuring, and creditors’ rights, as well as marine insurance coverage and oil and gas matters
- Chris represents debtors, creditors, and creditor committees in Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization cases, creditors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings, and creditors and defendants in contested matters and adversary proceedings before bankruptcy courts, along with related litigation in federal district courts
- He also advises clients in a wide range of commercial litigation matters
- Chris works with clients across numerous industries, including energy, food and beverage, healthcare, hospitality, entertainment, gaming, marine, retail, trucking, and transportation
- Clients value his practical approach and advocacy, with one Bankruptcy/Restructuring Chambers client noting that “Chris is a consummate professional, a diligent worker and a great strategist.” Chris has been selected to serve as debtor’s counsel in several of the largest bankruptcy cases filed in the Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana, as well as in the Southern District of Alabama
- He also has significant experience prosecuting and defending avoidance actions and handling other contested matters and litigation before bankruptcy courts
- Chris holds board certification in business bankruptcy law through the American Board of Certification and the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization
- While in law school, Chris served as an extern to the Honorable Helen “Ginger” Berrigan of the U.S
- District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
- He also served as a law clerk for the New Orleans Office of the U.S
- Trustee Program, Region 5
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Christopher T. Caplinger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher T. Caplinger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Bankruptcy & Debt in New Orleans
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New Orleans
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New Orleans Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New Orleans-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in New Orleans Choose Christopher T. Caplinger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher T. Caplinger's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher T. Caplinger brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, State Bar of Texas and Louisiana, Christopher T. Caplinger can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Christopher T. Caplinger's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means Christopher T. Caplinger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Christopher T. Caplinger Handles in New Orleans
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