Brian J. Braud

Brian is a paralegal with more than two decades of experience, primarily focused on bankruptcy matters. He provides comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all stages of complex legal proceedings, helping manage case workflows, maintain critical deadlines, and ensure matters progress efficiently.

Brian assists with case preparation, court filings, legal research, and document management while ensuring compliance with applicable court rules and procedures. His extensive bankruptcy experience includes supporting the preparation of petitions, schedules, motions, and applications, as well as coordinating communications with clients and creditors. He also supports litigation matters through discovery coordination, pleading preparation, and file management. His attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of legal procedures help facilitate the efficient handling of complex matters.

Outside the office, Brian enjoys cooking, hiking, and music. A Louisiana native, he remains a dedicated supporter of LSU athletics and can often be found following the Tigers during football season.

Brian began his paralegal career in 2002 with the Chapter 13 Trustee for the Middle District of Louisiana, where he spent six years developing a strong foundation in bankruptcy law and procedure. After relocating to Las Vegas in 2008, he worked extensively in consumer bankruptcy matters, assisting with the preparation of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 petitions, schedules, and related filings.

Since 2017, Brian's practice has focused primarily on commercial Chapter 11 bankruptcies and complex business restructurings. In that role, he has supported attorneys in large and sophisticated bankruptcy matters, assisting with the preparation of petitions, schedules, motions, applications, and other pleadings essential to the restructuring process. His experience spans all phases of bankruptcy proceedings, from case commencement through plan confirmation and post-confirmation matters.

Brian joined Black Helterline in 2024, bringing more than two decades of bankruptcy experience to the firm's Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights practice.