Biography
James S. Cochran is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP and vice chair of the Firm’s Distressed Asset Resolution Team. His practice focuses on workouts and restructurings involving complex collateral packages and multiple jurisdictions. Mr. Cochran routinely represents secured lenders, distressed debt investors, special servicers and other clients in connection with secured loan restructurings (including consolidations), structured asset dispositions, collateral “take backs,” note sales and similar matters as well as lien enforcement proceedings (including UCC sales of limited liability company, partnership and other equity interests). He also represents lenders and other clients in various bankruptcy matters, including DIP financings, section 363(f) sales and claims transfers. In addition, Mr. Cochran advises lenders in mezzanine loan transactions and other sophisticated commercial real estate financings. He also represents clients in connection with the acquisition, development and leasing of retail properties, including retail roll-outs with aggressive goals and tight time constraints.Education
J.D., University of Texas School of Law, with honors (1987)
B.A., Wesleyan University, magna cum laude (1977)
Admissions
- California
- Texas