James W. "Jay" Kapp III

James W. "Jay" Kapp III

Chicago, IL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023
McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Biography

James (Jay) W. Kapp, III, focuses his practice on corporate bankruptcies, reorganizations (including prepackaged and prearranged bankruptcy filings), out-of-court restructurings (including distressed financings and workouts), and creditor rights representation (with an emphasis on representing bondholders, indenture trustees and other secured creditors). Jay has significant experience representing debtors and creditors (secured and unsecured) with respect to such bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

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McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1994
  • University of Minnesota, J.D., graduated 1994

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

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