Rudy J. Cerone
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Education

  • Boston College Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1979)

    Order of Coif (1979); Executive Editor, Boston College International & Comparative Law Review (1978–1979); Best Law Review Editor Award (1979)

  • University of California at San Diego (B.A., cum laude, 1976)

    Order of Coif (1979), Executive Editor, Boston College International & Comparative Law Review (1978–1979), Best Law Review Editor Award (1979)

  • University of California at San Diego (B.A., History Honors, summa cum laude, 1976)

Admissions

Bar Admissions
  • California 1979
  • Louisiana 1984
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Honors

  • Mid-Size Company Turnaround of the Year Award, Turnaround Management Association, 2019 
  • Chambers USA, Louisiana Bankruptcy/Restructuring  2022-2023
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law), 2007 - present
  • Best Lawyers® New Orleans Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law "Lawyer of the Year," 2018, 2021  
  • Martindale-Hubbell™ AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated Lawyer  
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights), 2007–2024  
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers "Top 50: Louisiana Super Lawyers," 2017  
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers "Top 50: New Orleans Super Lawyers," 2017–2018, 2023-2024  
  • "The International Who's Who of Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers," Who's Who Legal, 2007, 2017  
  • New Orleans Magazine, "Top Lawyer: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law," 2015–2021  
  • New Orleans CityBusiness "Ones to Watch" 2017
  • Lawdragon "500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers," 2020, 2022

Affiliations

Professional

  • American College of Bankruptcy, Fellow (2001–present)
  • American Bankruptcy Institute, Member, Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy (2017–2019); Co-Chair, Caribbean Insolvency Symposium (2015–present); Secretary and Executive Committee Member (2010–2015); Member, Board of Directors (2004–2015); Co-Chair, Bankruptcy Litigation Committee (2005–2006); Chair, Hospitality, Entertainment Venue, and Gaming Subcommittee (2001–2005); Member, Advisory Board, Southwest Bankruptcy Conference (2003–2011); Member, Business Reorganization Committee
  • American Board of Certification, former Chair, President, and Board Member
  • Crescent City Capital Development Liquidating Trust Trustee
  • Harrah's Casino New Orleans/J.C.C. Holding Company, Board of Directors
  • American Bar Association, Business Law Section, Business Bankruptcy Committee, and Secured Creditors Subcommittee
  • Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
  • Louisiana Bankers Association, Member, Bank Counsel Section
  • Louisiana State Bar Association, Chair, Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission, Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization (2002–2004); Chair, Consumer Protection and Bankruptcy Law Section (1994–1997); Member (2013–present)
  • State Bar of California (1979-present)
  • The New Orleans Bar Association, Chair of the Bankruptcy & Debtor/Creditor Rights Committee (2001–2003)

Community

  • Piazza D'Italia Development Corporation of the City of New Orleans, Member, Board of Directors, 2003–2008
  • Krewe of Tucks, Member (1986–present); Float Captain (1990–present); King (1999)
  • Greater New Orleans Italian Cultural Society, Member; Board of Directors, (2001–2008); Chairman (2005–2007); President (2003–2005); Treasurer, (2001–2003)
  • American Italian Sports Hall of Fame, Member, Organizing Committee (2002–2008)

Certifications

Certified as a Business Bankruptcy Specialist by the American Board of Certification and the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization

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Outside the Office

In his free time, Rudy loves to scuba dive. He and his wife are long-time members of the New Orleans Mardi Gras social club known as the Krewe of Tucks, and they enjoy participating in the events and charitable activities orchestrated by the group.

what my clients say

"Rudy embodies the ideal counsel - he's highly skilled, professional, courteous, timely, calm and highly knowledgeable."

Client Commentary
Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring - Louisiana, 2022