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Samuel Schwartz, a graduate of Loyola School of Law in Chicago, began his professional career with a general corporate practice in 1997, and transitioned to general corporate and bankruptcy practice in 1998. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Schwartz practiced commercial bankruptcy law, representing debtors and creditors on a broad range of business reorganization and restructuring matters involving a variety of industries, including South Edge, LLC, developer of Southern Nevada’s Inspirada Master Planned Community, W. R. Grace & Co.’s asbestos related Chapter 11 bankruptcies, Trans World Airlines, Inc. in its Chapter 11 cases, Zenith Electronics Corporation in its corporate restructuring and Chapter 11 reorganization, Jitney-Jungle Stores of America, Inc. in its Chapter 11 auction and liquidation,  AmeriServe Food Distribution in its Chapter 11 liquidation, PhyAmerica Physician Services in its Chapter 11 restructuring, auction and sale, The Williams Companies as the largest creditor in the bankruptcy of Williams Communication, Inc., among several other debtors and creditors in Chapter 11.. Specifically, Mr. Schwartz represents both consumers and businesses in all forms of restructuring, bankruptcy and workouts. In addition to handling all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring workouts, Mr. Schwartz worked on corporate matters, specifically acquisitions, mergers, general corporate representation, and also specializes in personal injury cases - for expert personal injury attorney help in Las Vegas, visit www.rescuelawyers.com. He also handles all aspects of real estate short sales and helped manage the sale of under-water properties in the states of Nevada, California, Arizona, Florida and Illinois.  Samuel Schwartz is also a real estate broker, licensed in the states of Florida and Nevada.

Mr. Zirzow has practiced exclusively bankruptcy law and business litigation on behalf of both businesses and consumers in Nevada since 1999. He is one of only a handful of attorneys in the State that is nationally certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification. Mr. Zirzow also holds an “AV” preeminent overall peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his bankruptcy practice and ethical standards.  Mr. Zirzow was previously an attorney with one of Nevada’s oldest and largest law firms for more than 14 years, but in 2013, joined forces with Mr. Larson to allow him to bring his “big firm” experience to provide more individualized client attention that can only be had in a boutique firm environment. Mr. Zirzow’s practice covers all aspects of restructurings, having represented companies, lenders, purchasers, unsecured creditors, and trustees in a variety of chapter 7 and 11 bankruptcy cases. He also has restructuring experience in a wide array of industries including but not limited to real estate development, hotel-casinos, construction, and a variety of small businesses. In particular, Mr. Zirzow has significant experience representing operating debtors under chapter 11 in assisting them with restructuring their business and financial affairs. Mr. Zirzow has also served as lead counsel in a variety of complex bankruptcy-related litigations and trials, including but not limited to chapter 11 plan of reorganization confirmation hearings, officer and director liability actions, and consumer nondischargeability litigation. He has also briefed and argued numerous bankruptcy-related appeals before the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

I was born in Yerington Nevada in 1942.  I attended the local grammar, Junior High, and High Schools there, graduating in 1960.  While in high school, if I wasn’t participating in a school or sports activity, I either worked in my father’s grocery store or at one of the local farms or mines in the Valley.. I attended the University of Nevada, Reno Campus, graduating in January 1965.  In college, I was active in campus politics (Senior Class President), athletics (football), and a fraternity (Alpha Tan Omega).  I also had a part time job most of the time.  Additionally, I enrolled in the advanced ROTC program and, upon graduation I received a B.S. in Physical Education, a minor in business and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Field Artillery.. I entered active duty with the U. S. Army in April of 1965 and was honorably discharged as a Captain in August 1970.  I served in South Korea, Oklahoma, and South Vietnam.  My primary assignment during those years was as a commander of company-sized units.  In addition to the theater ribbons associated with duty in South Vietnam, I was awarded two Army Commendation medals and the Bronze Star.. Upon being discharged, I entered law school at Hastings College of the Law, University of California, which is located in San Francisco.  Three years later I graduated and moved to Las Vegas with my wife Judy, son Mitchell, and daughter Jennifer.  After graduation and before moving, I took, successfully, the California Bar Examination.. While in law school and for a year or so thereafter, I served in the US Army Reserves as a Unit Commander in San Francisco and Las Vegas.. In 1973 I went to work for the Clark County Public Defender’s Office as a law clerk and then as a deputy upon passing the Nevada Bar exam.  After a little over two and a half years the law firm of Bell, Leavitt and Green hired me.. After leaving Bell, Leavitt and Green, I worked briefly at a law firm called Swanson, Momot, and Burns.  Since 1979 I have been practicing as Thomas M. Burns, Ltd., a sole practitioner.  My practice is about thirty percent criminal, the remainder is domestic

I have been a Las Vegas resident for the past 42 graduated from UNLV in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. I was a parole and probation officer with the State of Nevada, before attending law school. I graduated from South Texas College of Law in 1983 with a J.D. I am licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada as well as the State of Texas. I am also admitted to practice law before the US District Court in have practiced law in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1984. My practice has been primarily in the areas of bankruptcy, personal injury and divorce law. I have filed more than 35,000 bankruptcies for Nevada residents. I have always kept my fees as low as possible. I realize you are in financial has been my honor to serve the residents of Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Laughlin, Mesquite and Pahrump, Nevada for many years.. I promise to treat you just like family.. The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.

Accomplished in chapter 7 and 13 cases; business and consumer.