Top Bankruptcy Lawyers Near Me in Culver City Area

Darrel Menthe’s practices focuses on business litigation, employment law, bankruptcy, and writs and appeals. Mr. Menthe frequently represents business owners and professionals in partnership and corporate disputes, fraud, unfair competition, creditor/debtor issues, and contract claims. He advises businesses and individuals on employment law and wage and hour litigation. Mr. Menthe is also the author of a frequently reviewed how-to guide on the pleading requirements of civil RICO cases. Mr. Menthe has represented outdoor advertising companies against state and municipal enforcement and has published extensively on the subject of sign regulation.. Darrel Menthe began his law practice with major national law firms in Los Angeles after graduating from Stanford Law School. Darrel Menthe has tried jury trials, bench trials, and arbitrations, and has successfully obtained multiple writs of mandate and appellate victories.

At Law Office of Peter M. Lively, we recognize that each person’s financial circumstances and goals are different. Our experienced attorneys carefully consider each person's facts and circumstances and evaluate all of the available options.  Often times, we identify options which help our clients avoid the need for filing a bankruptcy case.  When bankruptcy is the best option, it does not result in the permanent reduction of your credit score or the end your financial life.  Instead, filing a bankruptcy case may be the fastest path toward a higher credit score and a new financial beginning - a Fresh Start! Call us now at and let us help you determine your options.. Mr. Lively obtained his JD & MBA at UCLA and has been practicing bankruptcy law since 1992; he was inducated as a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy in 2014 and has been lecturing to other attorneys on bankruptcy topics for many years.  Mr. Lively has personally represented many thousands of individuals, spouses and small businesses (sole practitioners, LLC, and Corporations) in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases over the past 25 years.