Laura F. Ashley

Laura F. Ashley is an experienced New Orleans attorney. She focuses on bankruptcy, creditor-debtor rights, and business litigation. She earned her law degree from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law in 2009. She has practiced law since 2010. She has a reputation for solving tough financial and legal issues for many clients.

Laura represents creditors and key stakeholders in tough insolvency and business cases. These include banks, hedge funds, trustees, and debtors. She has worked in many industries: restaurants, retail, finance, oil and gas, construction, and real estate. She has extensive experience with Chapter 11 reorganizations, Chapter 15 cross-border insolvencies, and cases on asset sales, automatic stays, and fraudulent transfers.

In addition to courtroom work, Laura helps clients navigate out-of-court restructurings. She advises creditors and borrowers on distressed loans and liquidations. She often negotiates and drafts agreements to resolve financial disputes. Her knowledge of Louisiana’s foreclosure laws has helped banks in multimillion-dollar property foreclosures. It has also aided third-party bidders in acquiring properties.

Laura’s practice also includes defending businesses in federal TCPA class actions. These involve claims related to text messages, faxes, and robocalls.

Laura is an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Louisiana State Bar Association. She is the Membership Chair for the Louisiana Chapter of the last group. She has also chaired the Louisiana Network. It is a group for women in insolvency and restructuring.

Laura is recognized for her professional achievements. She has been listed in Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America, and as a Rising Star in Louisiana Super Lawyers. Her work shows her commitment to helping clients. She solves tough financial and legal problems with clarity and skill.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Krebs Farley
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, New Orleans Bar Association

Licensed State

• Louisiana

Education

• Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The University of Alabama
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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