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Benjamin F. Mann

Partner

Nationally recognized for his expertise in bankruptcy, restructuring and creditors’ rights, Ben regularly represents debtors, creditors, committees, trustees and buyers in bankruptcy actions throughout the country. In addition, he represents clients in a variety of debtor-creditor disputes outside of bankruptcy in federal and state courts, as well as arbitration proceedings. Ben, who is Managing Partner of the Kansas City office, created and organized the creditors’ rights and bankruptcy practice at the firm.

In the area of litigation, Ben has tried numerous commercial litigation jury trials in federal and state courts. He has also handled multiple-district complex litigation class actions and other large commercial litigation matters involving interrelated cases in several jurisdictions.

Awards & Recognitions

  • The Best Lawyers In America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 1995-2013
  • The Best Lawyers In America, Kansas City, Mo., Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year, 2011
  • Kansas City Business Journal, Best of the Bar, 2002, 2004-2012
  • Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights, 2005-2012; Top 100, 2005, 2007-2012; Top 50 Kansas City, 2005, 2007-2009, 2011-2012

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • American Bankruptcy Institute 
  • American Bar Association, Business Law Section 
  • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee 
  • The Missouri Bar 
  • Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute, Advisory Board

Civic Involvement

  • Jackson County Historical Society, Board of Directors, Past President, 2005-2006 
  • Johnson County Museum, Advisory Council, Chair, 2009-2010