R. Patrick "Pat" Vance

Litigation - Bankruptcy

3.0 (1 reviews)

Indianapolis, Louisiana

32+ years experience

Updated: Jan 04, 2026

Contact Information

504-582-8000

https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/r-patrick-vance.html

201 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA US

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Bio

R. Patrick "Pat" Vance focuses exclusively on Litigation - Bankruptcy cases in Louisiana. Patrick "Pat" Vance brings over two decades of dedicated practice to each Litigation - Bankruptcy case. Patrick "Pat" Vance understands the stress legal issues create and works to ease client concerns. Patrick "Pat" Vance maintains active licensure in Louisiana and stays current with legal developments.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Bankruptcy

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, New Orleans (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, New Orleans (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, New Orleans (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Bankruptcy, New Orleans (2015)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Banking and Finance, New Orleans (2013)
Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Litigation - Banking and Finance
Recognized: Litigation - Bankruptcy
Special Focus: Chapter 11
Special Focus: Commercial
Special Focus: Litigation
LSU Law School Distinguished Achievement Award (2012)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993

Education

Louisiana State University, JD, graduated 1975
St. Joseph's Seminary
Louisiana State University, BA, graduated 1970

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Reviews

Daniel Lewis

2 weeks ago

Adequate representation for a complex business bankruptcy

Our family-owned manufacturing business in Baton Rouge faced a Chapter 11 restructuring, and we engaged Pat Vance based on his long-standing reputation in Louisiana bankruptcy litigation and his recognition in the field. His deep knowledge of the state's specific bankruptcy procedures and his three decades of experience were evident. He successfully navigated the creditor committee negotiations, leveraging his background in banking and finance litigation to our advantage. However, the experience felt somewhat transactional. While legally sound, communication was inconsistent; we often experienced significant delays in receiving callbacks or updates, leaving us to manage our anxiety independently. For the substantial fee, we expected a more proactive partnership. He is undoubtedly a competent and seasoned attorney who achieved the primary legal outcome, but the client service aspect felt merely adequate. We emerged from the process successfully, but the journey was more stressful than anticipated due to these operational friction points.