Laura Davis Jones, Bankruptcy Attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11 · 4.6/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews
AttorneyatPachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Wilmington, DE
Practicing bankruptcy in Wilmington since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 4.6 ★
- 5 client reviews
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Laura Davis Jones is an attorney based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11. Laura has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
- Based in
- Wilmington, DE
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · Business · Chapter 11
- Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11 matters from Wilmington, DE.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Laura Davis Jones: Laura Davis Jones is an attorney based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11. Laura has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Laura takes on
Laura concentrates on bankruptcy, business, chapter 11, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Laura handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Laura takes bankruptcy matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Laura takes business matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
Chapter 11 cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Laura takes chapter 11 matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
General cases in Wilmington, Delaware
Laura takes general matters in Wilmington, Delaware. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Laura Davis Jones — bankruptcy lawyer in Wilmington
Laura Davis Jones is an attorney based in Wilmington, DE. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11. Laura has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 5 client reviews.
Laura Davis Jones is a name partner, a member of the firm’s management committee, and the managing partner of the firm’s Delaware office. She gained national recognition as debtor’s counsel in the Continental Airlines bankruptcy case, and has represented numerous debtors, creditors’ committees, bank groups, acquirers, and other significant constituencies in chapter 11 cases and workout proceedings. She lectures at national bankruptcy and litigation seminars, and has authored numerous articles. Ms. Jones was awarded the 2023 Tina’s Brozman Mentoring Award at the Tina’s Wish 15th Annual Benefit, is a member of the Turnaround Management Association Hall of Fame, has been named “Deal Maker of the Year” by The American Lawyer, and has been profiled on additional occasions in The American Lawyer.
Ms. Jones has been named continuously by her peers as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” and as one of the “Best Lawyers in Delaware,” and was selected as one of the top ten lawyers in Delaware by “Delaware Super Lawyers.” She is a fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy (appointed Third Circuit director in 2022) and a Chambers USA “Star Individual,” the highest honor a lawyer can receive. Ms. Jones has been recognized in the K&A Restructuring Register and the Lawdragon 500 since their inception, has been named repeatedly to the International Who’s Who of Insolvency and Restructuring Lawyers, and holds an AV Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability. In 2018, she received the prestigious “Women Leadership” award at Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, which honors the achievements of influential women leaders in the restructuring and turnaround communities. In 2018, Ms. Jones was listed by Who’s Who Legal among “Thought Leaders - Restructuring & Insolvency.” She was also listed by Lawdragon as one of the 2023 and 2022 “500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” and one of the 2020 “500 Leading Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers.” She started her career as a judicial law clerk in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Ms. Jones is admitted to practice in Delaware and the District of Columbia.
Recent debtor clients include M & G USA Corporation, True Religion, American Apparel, Emerald Oil, Deb Stores, Cache Inc., Magnum Hunter Resources, Delivery Agent, Revstone Industries, Exide Technologies, EveryWare Global, AFA Investment and SS Body Armor, Inc . Recent creditor representations include the creditors’ committees of TK Holdings (Takata Americas), LCI Holding Company (“LifeCare”) and NE Opco, and co-counsel to the second lien notes indenture trustee of Energy Future Holdings Corporation .
Clerkships
•Law clerk, Judge Helen Balick (Bankr. D. Del.)
Publications
•Important Issues and Developments When Filing a Proof of Claim DailyDAC, April 7, 2022
•The Nuts & Bolts of Ipso Facto Clauses and Golden Share Arrangements That May Sidestep the Bankruptcy Code’s Prohibition DailyDAC, July 15, 2021
•High Court Bankruptcy IP Case May Spur Rejection Litigation Law360, May 22, 2019
•Navigating Corporate Bankruptcy in the Electronic Age Bankruptcy Law 360, January 15, 2015
•Numerous articles for national and regional seminars
•Coauthor with Erin Gray, “Recent Developments in Avoidance Actions,” in Best of ABI 2012: The Year in Business Bankruptcy (ABI)
•Contributing author, Bankruptcy Business Acquisitions (LexMed 1998)
News
Law360 Interviews Laura Davis Jones on U.S. Trustee Staff and Budget
April 10, 2026
Laura Davis Jones Named to Lawdragon’s 2026 Hall of Fame
January 6, 2026
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Named a 2025 “Delaware Regional Powerhouse” by Law360
Law360September 11, 2025
Laura Davis Jones Quoted in Law360 Article on the Unanimous First Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion in HH Technology Corp’s Chapter 7 Petition
Law360August 13, 2025
Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to the Lawdragon '500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers' Guide for 2025
LawdragonJune 27, 2025
PSZJ Continues to Rank Among Leading Law Firms in Prestigious Chambers USA Guide
Chambers USAJune 5, 2025
Laura Davis Jones Named Among ABF Journal’s Inaugural “Legends and Leaders: Trailblazers”
ABF JournalMay 20, 2025
PSZJ Continues to Rank Among Leading Law Firms in Prestigious Chambers Global Guide
Chambers GlobalFebruary 12, 2025
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Named a 2024 “Delaware Powerhouse” by Law360
Law360September 17, 2024
PSZJ Named in 2024 TMA Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Awards
September 1, 2024
Laura Davis Jones Is a Guest of the “Turnaround Time” Podcast
August 1, 2024
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 15, 2024
Laura Davis Jones, Debra Grassgreen, and Isaac Pachulski Named 'Lawyers of the Year' in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2024
PSZJ, Six Attorneys Recognized in IFLR1000
IFLR1000July 31, 2024
Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2024
LawdragonJune 14, 2024
PSZJ Continues to Rank Among Leading Law Firms in Prestigious Chambers Guides Chambers Global, Chambers USA
June 4, 2024
Laura Davis Jones to Receive Prestigious Tina Brozman Mentoring Award at Tina’s Wish 2023 Annual Benefit
September 1, 2023
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
Laura Davis Jones Inducted Into Turnaround Management Association’s Hall of Fame
July 19, 2023
Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2023
LawdragonJune 16, 2023
PSZJ Continues to Rank Among Leading Law Firms in Prestigious Chambers Guides
Chambers Global, Chambers USAJune 1, 2023
Hayley Winograd Writes NYSBA Article on Trailblazing Women Featuring Laura Davis Jones
WILS ConnectOctober 10, 2022
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 18, 2022
PSZJ, Three Attorneys Recognized in IFLR1000
IFLR1000August 1, 2022
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Named 2022 Delaware “Regional Powerhouse” by Law360
Law360August 4, 2022
PSZJ Continues to Rank Among Leading Law Firms in Prestigious Chambers Guides
Chambers USA, Chambers GlobalJune 1, 2022
Laura Davis Jones and Debra Grassgreen Elected to Senior Positions at American College of Bankruptcy Board of Directors, International Committee
April 1, 2022
Fourteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2022 Lawdragon '500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers' Guide
LawdragonJanuary 14, 2022
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Named 2021 Delaware “Regional Powerhouse” by Law360
Law360August 2, 2021
Laura Davis Jones: First Guest on ABI's 'Industry Viewpoints'
American Bankruptcy InstituteJune 1, 2021
Laura Davis Jones Interviewed by Reuters
June 2, 2021
Prestigious Chambers Guides Again Rank PSZJ Among Leading Law Firms
May 20, 2021
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 20, 2020
Eleven PSZJ Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s Leading Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers Guide
August 11, 2020
Laura Davis Jones Quoted in Law360 Article About the Recent Rise in Chapter 11 Bankruptcies
Law360July 1, 2020
Prestigious Chambers Guides Again Rank PSZJ Among Leading Law Firms
April 23, 2020
Five PSZJ Attorneys Named Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders
February 10, 2020
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Named 2019 Delaware Regional Powerhouse by Law360
September 3, 2019
PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2019
Prestigious Chambers Guides Again Rank PSZJ Among Leading Law Firms
April 25, 2019
PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2018
Laura Davis Jones Receives Prestigious 'Women Leadership' Award at the 10th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards
July 19, 2018
Prestigious Chambers Guides Again Rank PSZJ Among the Best Law Firms
May 7, 2018
Thirty-Five PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2017
Prestigious Chambers Guides Again Rank PSZJ Among the Best Law Firms
June 8, 2017
Nineteen PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
August 1, 2016
Seventeen PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2015
Authoritative Chambers Guides Again Rank PSZJ Among the Best
May 19, 2015
Thirteen PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
August 1, 2014
Three PSZJ Attorneys Named Delaware Super Lawyers
Philadelphia MagazineJune 1, 2014
Q&A With Pachulski Stang's Laura Davis Jones
Bankruptcy Law 360May 8, 2013
PSZJ Selected as Committee Counsel in LifeCare Holdings Chapter 11 Case
December 1, 2012
Prince Sports Confirms Reorganization Plan; Shifts From Manufacturing Business to Licensing Operation
August 1, 2012
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Wins Award: Media & Entertainment Turnaround of the Year
June 26, 2012
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Wins Award: 2012 Middle Market Turnaround of the Year
December 12, 2012
Pachulski Stang Represents Evergreen Solar in Chapter 11 Case
October 1, 2011
Pachulski Stang Wins Corporate Turnaround Deal of the Year Award
June 1, 2011
Successful Retail Liquidation: Plan Confirmed in Filene's Basement Chapter 11 Case
January 26, 2010
Pachulski Ranked Among Top Bankruptcy Firms by Chambers
June 12, 2009
PSZJ Attorneys Among Best Lawyers in America
January 1, 2008
Working with Laura on a bankruptcy matter
Laura Davis Jones is a name partner, a member of the firm’s management committee, and the managing partner of the firm’s Delaware office. She gained national recognition as debtor’s counsel in the Continental Airlines bankruptcy case, and has represented numerous debtors, creditors’ committees, bank groups, acquirers, and other significant constituencies in chapter 11 cases and workout…
Clients Laura works with
Laura reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, business, and chapter 11 matters in Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Dickinson School of Law J.D. 1986 Alpha Mu Alpha Dickinson School of Law J.D. Beta Gamma Sigma Dickinson School of Law J.D. Delta Theta Phi
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University of Delaware
B.S.B.A. · 1983
Jurisdictions
Laura's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
1989 · ACTIVE
Delaware
1986 · ACTIVE
Laura studied at — in Dickinson School of Law J.D. 1986 Alpha Mu Alpha Dickinson School of Law J.D. Beta Gamma Sigma Dickinson School of Law J.D. Delta Theta Phi and B.S.B.A. in University of Delaware.
Law school and academic background
Laura completed — in Dickinson School of Law J.D. 1986 Alpha Mu Alpha Dickinson School of Law J.D. Beta Gamma Sigma Dickinson School of Law J.D. Delta Theta Phi and B.S.B.A. in University of Delaware. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Laura runs in Delaware is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Laura has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Laura Davis Jones's office in Wilmington
Laura's primary office is at 919 North Market St, 17th Floor, Wilmington, DE, 19801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
919 North Market St, 17th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Client reviews of Laura Davis Jones — 4.6/5 rating from 5 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Laura. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing bankruptcy attorneys in Wilmington.
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How to hire Laura Davis Jones — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Laura usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Laura charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Laura will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Wilmington, Delaware
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Laura
Laura discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Laura confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Laura's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Laura Davis Jones
How much does it cost to hire Laura for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Laura walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Laura offer a free consultation?
Laura charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Laura's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in Delaware typically take?
Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Laura gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Laura take my case if I'm outside Wilmington?
Laura is licensed in Delaware. Matters governed by Delaware law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Laura will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Laura?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Laura will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Laura accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Laura's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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