Atty. William H. "Bill" Patrick III
William H. Patrick, III concentrates his practice in corporate bankruptcy, corporate workouts, and financial restructuring, representing debtors, committees, trustees, equity investors, and other parties in interest.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving New Orleans, LA
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About William H. "Bill" Patrick III at a Glance
William H. "Bill" Patrick III is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Fishman Haygood LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association. Educated at Louisiana State University (—, 1997) and Louisiana State University (—, 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About William H. "Bill" Patrick III
- William H. Patrick, III concentrates his practice in corporate bankruptcy, corporate workouts, and financial restructuring, representing debtors, committees, trustees, equity investors, and other parties in interest
- Billy has played major roles in the restructuring of casinos, utility companies, restaurant and fast food chains, hotels, television broadcast companies, orthodontic management companies, and resolving claims arising from asbestos, breast implants, nuclear radiation, and other hazards through the bankruptcy process
- Billy’s vast bankruptcy experience includes having served as co-counsel with Slate Dabney to Federal Guaranty Insurance Company, the insurer for $1.8 billion of County bonds, in the Chapter 9 bankruptcy case of Jefferson County, Ala
- He was principal reorganization counsel in the bankruptcy cases of Communications Corporation of America, comprised of 27 television stations in several states, and OCA, Inc., the largest manager of orthodontic practices in the U.S
- He represented the official committee of unsecured creditors in the bankruptcy case of Seahawk Drilling Inc., a publicly traded oil and gas drilling company, and represented Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana and Firefighters Retirement System of Louisiana in the Chapter 11 cases of Commonwealth Investment Funds (Delaware)
- Billy also represented Cajun Electric Power Cooperative in its $3 billion Chapter 11 filing, and he previously represented Cajun in its defense of an effort to reject its “all requirements” contract in the Chapter 11 case of one of its member/customers, as well as serving as litigation counsel in a class-action suit against Cajun for recovery of $2 billion in alleged overpayments for wholesale electric power
- Additionally, Billy represented the holders of $230 million in secured bonds in the bankruptcy case of Entergy New Orleans, Inc., the owner of the public utility for New Orleans, La
- He has also represented official creditors’ committees in the bankruptcy cases of Grand Palais Riverboat, Inc. (riverboat casino in New Orleans) and Hollywood Casino Shreveport (riverboat casino and hotel in Shreveport, La.), and several thousand Louisiana breast implant claimants in the Dow Corning bankruptcy case in Michigan
- He represented the Chapter 11 Trustee in liquidating the assets and distributing the proceeds to investors in Pooled Pension Fund Management Corporation, a Ponzi scheme
- Billy is a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy
- He is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners for Bankruptcy/Restructuring, and he was most recently recognized among Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2025
Practice Areas Explained
William H. "Bill" Patrick III's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William H. "Bill" Patrick III handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New Orleans.
Business & Corporate Law in New Orleans
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in New Orleans
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Jurisdictional Context
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 William H. "Bill" Patrick III
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 William H. "Bill" Patrick III's practice in the field of business and bankruptcy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and bankruptcy, William H. "Bill" Patrick III can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New Orleans
A New Orleans-based practice means William H. "Bill" Patrick III 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 William H. "Bill" Patrick III Handles in New Orleans
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