Top best Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyers in Los Angeles | 123 available

123 Bankruptcy & Debt lawyers are available in Los Angeles, Florida. These lawyers are rated between 4.6/5 to 5.0/5 and 59% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $49.0 to $68.0 per hour.

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FAQs - Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyers in city Los Angeles How many Bankruptcy & Debt lawyers actively serve residents of Los Angeles, California? Approximately 23 licensed attorneys focus on Bankruptcy & Debt across Los Angeles, California. Most matters are filed through the California District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Bankruptcy & Debt lawyers in Los Angeles, California? In Los Angeles, typical rates range from $228-$406 per hour for Bankruptcy & Debt. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $3957 and $7200, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Bankruptcy & Debt matters usually take in courts near Los Angeles? Bankruptcy & Debt cases in Los Angeles, California usually take around 5-13 months depending on complexity and the California District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Bankruptcy & Debt cases for people living in Los Angeles, California? Residents of Los Angeles typically see Bankruptcy & Debt filings handled by the California District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Bankruptcy & Debt? About 60% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Bankruptcy & Debt, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.

123 Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyers Found Near You

Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90067
Firm: Danning Gill Diamond & Kollitz

Zev has specialized in bankruptcy law since he externed for The Honorable Thomas B. Donovan, United States Bankruptcy Judge, Central District of California, after his first year in law school at the University of Southern California.  While in law school, Zev was the managing editor of the Southern California Review of Law and Social Justice. Since being admitted to the California Bar in December 2009, Zev has been an associate attorney at Danning, Gill, Diamond & Kollitz, LLP representing debtors, creditors, trustees and other parties in bankruptcy proceedings and other insolvency matters. Mr. Shechtman is an editor of the California Bankruptcy Journal and was the special issue editor of the journal’s symposium issue on municipal bankruptcy under Chapter 9 of the Bankruptcy Code (2012).

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90710
Firm: Foglight Law

Working with me is your opportunity to learn what many individuals have come to believe.. Born to immigrant parents, I'm a native of LA County and I understand what it's like to be American and I can understand what it's like to be different.. My goal is to provide exceptional service with an eye to providing access to justice for everyone.  I strive to provide my clients with not just an excellent advocate but, also, a dependable friend.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90017
Firm: Bayer Wishman & Leotta

We have handled 15,000 bankruptcy cases, with offices in Long Beach and Los Angeles, CA.. I am a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California. I am passionate about the practice of bankruptcy because it provides an amazing platform to deliver legal services to deserving people in need. I will give you a free consultation.. I have 35 years of experience practicing bankruptcy law.. Our emphasis is on providing low cost, affordable bankruptcy.. Established 1989

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 91436
Firm: Shield Law Group, APLC

Small Firm Attention, Large Firm Experience. Our clients aren't looked at as just another number like most large law firms. At Shield Law Group, each client gets personal attention and direct contact with their attorney.. Attorney John Sarai earned his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center. Attorney Sarai received his B.S. degree with honors in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge with an emphasis in Business Law and a minor in Political Science. Mr. Sarai served as President of the Association of Business Law Students as an undergraduate student and received the Business Law Department’s Scholarship award. While in law school, Attorney Sarai focused on corporate and securities law. He was also Chair of the Association of Business Law Students. Mr. Sarai began as an associate at California’s largest consumer bankruptcy firm. He then went on to build and grow a new law firm as a partner. Since then, he has begun his own firm practicing Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Debt Issues and Creditor Harassment. John has discharged millions of dollars through successful business and consumer bankruptcies which have helped his clients save their homes, businesses, and financial has also obtained millions in settlements for clients injured in accidents.. John is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice in the Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of California.. In his spare time, John enjoys boating, watersports, and coaching youth basketball.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90025
Firm: Bereliani Law Firm

Sanaz Bereliani is a California Bar certified bankruptcy specialist. She strives to provide her clients with high quality bankruptcy representation and alternatives to bankruptcy including foreclosure defense, debt settlement, and creditor violations litigation, amongst other services at reasonable prices. Her vast knowledge and experience in managing the filing of over 1,500 cases has proven invaluable in the handling of her current and future cases. Ms. Bereliani is dedicated to providing personal attention to each of her clients.. Ms. Bereliani is known for her friendly and professional demeanor with clients, and is a strong and passionate advocate in court. To Ms. Bereliani, the best part of her job is when a client walks into her office overwhelmed by their financial circumstance and then walks out of her office armed with a plan to save their home and a smile.. Ms. Bereliani grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) with a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration from the Marshall School of Business with a focus on real estate law and finance. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends and family, cooking and oil painting.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90017
Firm: Bayer Wishman & Leotta

My primary professional endeavor has been as a  bankruptcy attorney and bankruptcy litigator. In law practice since 1989, I was formerly the Managing Partner of Slate & Leoni, APC, and joined Bayer, Wishman and Leotta in 2001.. I became a Certified Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of California and I teach as Adjunct Professor of Bankruptcy Law at the University of West Los Angeles College of Law.. I am passionate in my devotion to helping people overcome financial distress, and I am highly committed to public service.. I also have served our local community an appointed member of the Planning Commission of Culver City.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90017
Firm: Bayer, Wishman & Leotta

My law firm of BAYER, WISHMAN & LEOTTA, tel. has handled 15,000 Los Angeles bankruptcy cases since 1989. I am a Los Angeles Bankruptcy lawyer with almost 40 years of experience. The Los Angeles Bankruptcy Attorneys in my firm are ready to help you. Please feel free to contact me if you think that I can help you.. ---. I have been practicing bankruptcy law continuously since 1979.. The practice of bankruptcy law is extremely satisfying. I know of no other area of law where so much good can be accomplished so rapidly for a client. In most cases we are able to quickly solve problems that have kept our clients sick and sleepless with worry and law is ancient. The oldest record of a bankruptcy case was left on a clay tablet from ancient Babylon, written about 3000 years ago! Abraham Lincoln, in the years before he became president, handled many bankruptcy cases as a regular part of his law practice. The right to claim bankruptcy relief is imbedded in the U.S. Constitution, in Article 1, Section 8.. I have actually helped about 10,000 to 15,000 people, (so many I have lost count) overcome a personal debt crisis. I have seen the emotional damage that debt problems cause in someone's life. I have seen how often debt problems can affect everything else in your world, sometimes ruining marriages and careers because of the stress. I am passionate about trying to help people overcome these problems.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90067
Firm: Law offices of Linda Blank

Ms. Blank was admitted to the California bar in 1986. She has had extensive experience in representing debtors and creditors in all aspects of bankruptcy and reorganization. In addition, she has had substantial trial experience in both state and federal courts. Ms. Blank was formerly associated with Perkins Coie and with Danning, Gill, Gould, Diamond & Spector (now known as Danning, Gill, Diamond & Kollitz). Ms. Blank holds degrees from the University of California at Berkeley (B.A. 1965), California State University, Northridge (M.A. 1973) and Loyola Law School (J.D. 1986). From 1992 to 1996, she served as a member of the California State Bar Committee on Debtor-Creditor Relations, and has been a member of the Executive Committee of the Bankruptcy Subsection of the Beverly Hills Bar Association since 1995. She is also a member of the Financial Lawyers Conference and the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and served as President of the Women Lawyers’ Public Action Grant Foundation in 1997-1998. Ms. Blank has served as judge pro tem for the Los Angeles Superior Court and as a mediator for the bankruptcy courts for the Central District of California.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.8 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90014
Firm: RHM LAW LLP

Matt Resnik is the managing partner at RHM LAW LLP. Mr. Resnik has dedicated his legal career to representing financially distressed individuals and businesses against their creditors. He has garnered a stellar reputation and an excellent track record in consumer bankruptcy.Mr. Resnik concentrates his practice on bankruptcy and corporate litigation and has represented upwards of 3,000 businesses and individuals in bankruptcy proceedings over the past two decades. Attorney Resnik has also represented creditors, landlords, and others in bankruptcy and voluntary workout proceedings.Mr. Resnik has also represented homeowners throughout Los Angeles in wrongful foreclosure actions in state court as well as federal court. He has extensive experience in civil litigation in real estate and other business litigation matters. Attorney Resnik has been a panelist at numerous seminars relating to the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005.Matt Resnik’s understanding of his clients’ needs, as well as his expertise and professionalism, are just a few of the reasons that current/former clients, accountants, real estate professionals, and lawyers continue to rely on Resnik Hayes Moradi LLP.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90025
Firm: Weintraub & Selth, APC

James Selth is a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in bankruptcy law with over 30 years experience in the Bankruptcy Courts and served as a Commissioner on the State Bar's Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission from 2015-2019. Weintraub & Selth, APC represents businesses, individuals, creditors, landlords and asset purchasers in bankruptcy cases. We specialize in the discharge and restructure of taxes, business reorganization and liquidation and complex divorce/bankruptcy matters. W&S delivers aggressive and creative solutions to clients at affordable rates.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90017
Firm: Bovitz & Spitzer

J. Scott Bovitz, Bovitz & Spitzer, Los Angeles (, 1991-present).. Board Certified, Business Bankruptcy Law, American Board of Certification (, 1993-present; Treasurer, 2016).. Certified Specialist, Bankruptcy Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization (, 1993-present; Chair, 2005-2006).. Rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell (, AV rated, 1993-present).. Selected as Southern California "Super Lawyer" in Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights (2004-present).. Contributing author, Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice (, 2008-present).. Coordinating editor, ABI Journal (American Bankruptcy Institute, 2014-present).. Executive editor, Personal and Small Business Bankruptcy Practice in California (, 2003-2006).. Adjunct Professor of Law, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (, 1982-1987).. President, Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum (, 2000-2001).. California Bankruptcy Forum: CBF Director (1998-2001, 2008-2009); Education co-chair (2001); Conference co-chair (2004); Consumer Bankruptcy Program co-chair (2013).. Recording engineer, Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic and Gary S. Greene's Big Band of Barristers (, 2009-present).

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.2 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90067
Firm: Reeder Law Corporation

I was born and raised in the Midwest, Cedar Rapids, Iowa to be exact. While growing up, athletics were my biggest interest. This continued through high school and college. I attended college on a football scholarship, and was also on the wrestling team. While still in high school I won the Iowa Golden Gloves championship in the heavyweight division.. After college I started my business and professional career as a real estate salesperson and broker. This morphed into a construction business where, as a general contractor, building single family and multi-family projects.. I attended law school while in my 30s. I developed an interest in bankruptcy law right from the start.After graduating from law school, with honors, I relocated to Los Angeles, and began my legal career with a firm in Westwood, Saltzburg, Ray & Bergman. After three four-terms at three firms, I started my own firm in 1999. Except for a short detour with a firm from 2015 until June of 2019, I have had my own practice ever since.. I am married and have two sons who are officers in the United States Army. I also have an 18-year old daughter who is finishing high school and looking toward the next step.. My interest in bankruptcy and commercial law, including bankruptcy litigation and business and real estate litigation, is as strong now as when I started. I enjoy it, a lot.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.9 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90067
Firm: Eliza Ghanooni, Attorney at Law

I take pride in my practice and I really enjoy helping my clients through an unfamiliar road. I consider myself a tourguide or a counselor, guiding them and keeping them on the safe path, keeping their assets safe,  keeping the assets of their family safe, and making sure that life on the other side of bankruptcy is brighter. Client satisfaction is my number one priority. I know that my clients are going through a tough time and I want to make the process as painless as possible.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.4 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90071
Firm: Look Law PC

I came out of school during the Recession of 2018. Like many folks here, I was saddled with student loan debt and there weren't many jobs to be had. Over the last 11 years, the economy has gotten better but many folks still can't seem to get ahead. If you've been living off credit cards and find it hard to get by now, bankruptcy may be your best solution to move forward with your life. I formed Jumpstart Bankruptcy to help folks like you move forward with your dreams again.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90025
Firm: Law Offices Of Harold C. Klaskin

Harold C. Klaskin, Attorney. Creditor and Debt Collection, Commercial Real Estate, Contracts and Agreements, and Probate are areas of legal services that Attorney Harold C. Klaskin provides to clients at his Los Angeles, CA, law offices. For 24 years, his law firm has been a leader in helping clients with sound legal advice and affordable representation.. Attorney Harold C. Klaskin is a well-respected State and Nationwide Civil Litigator. Licensed to practice law in California in 1992, Harold has earned high ratings by industry leaders Martindale-Hubble. He graduated with a Juris Doctor Law Degree from University of West Los Angeles School of Law, in 1992. He began his law practice in 1993, and in 1999, Mr. Klaskin opened his own private law practice in Los Angeles, CA.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90010
Firm: Grigoryan Law Firm

Grigoryan Law Firm is a boutique law firm in Los Angeles, which emphasizes its law practice in Foreclosure Defense, Real Estate Law, Bankruptcy, Family Law and General Litigation.. Prior to founding Grigoryan Law Firm, attorney Hayk Grigoryan gained extensive experience at two reputable Los Angeles law firms, specializing in foreclosure defense, commercial litigation, employment defense and real estate law.. Mr. Grigoryan earned his LL.M. Degree (Master’s Degree) in Tax Law from University of Washington School of Law.. Hayk is an active member of the California Bar Association and admitted to practice before all Courts in California, including Southern, Central and Northern District (Federal) Courts, as well as Bankruptcy Courts for Northern, Central and Eastern Districts.. He also speaks Armenian and Russian.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 91367

Faezeh Pejman is a relentless Los Angeles attorney dedicated to vigorously defending her clients’ rights and fighting for justice in Southern California. With a special background in bankruptcy and business law,  she has gained respect from her fellow attorneys by fighting tirelessly in federal and state courts throughout the state.  Ms. Pejman uses her knowledge from her studies at the University of Southern California, diverse experience and detailed expertise to fight for her clients’ rights.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.5 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90067
Firm: Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill LLP

DAVID B. GOLUBCHIK, born Kiev, Ukraine, January 10, 1971; admitted tobar 1996, California. Education: University of California, Los Angeles (B.A.1992), Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1996). Vice Chairman,Moot Court Board; Vice Magistrate, Phi Delta Phi International LegalFraternity; American Jurisprudence Award in Business Reorganizationin Bankruptcy. In addition to the State Bar of California, admitted to theU.S. District Court, Central, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts ofCalifornia. Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas B. Donovan, United StatesBankruptcy Court, Central District of California (1996-1997). Member,American, California and Los Angeles Bar Associations, AmericanBankruptcy Institute (Board of Advisors), Financial Lawyers Conference, LosAngeles Bankruptcy Forum and Beverly Hills Bar Association (ExecutiveCommittee). Practice emphasizes bankruptcy, corporate insolvency andcreditors’ rights. Language: Russian.. Articles written by David Golubchik include: “Representing Closely HeldCorporations in Bankruptcy: The Ethical Dilemma,” Commercial Lawyers’Association Conference, November 1999; “Bankruptcy Law – A Debtor’sPress Release,” National Law Journal, May 29, 2000; “Taking a Piece ofthe Action in Bankruptcy,” Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum Conference, June6, 2000; “Bankruptcy Law – Unwinding Settlements,” National Law Journal,October 23, 2000; “Bankruptcy Law – Involuntary Proceedings,” NationalLaw Journal, February 2, 2004; “The Rights Of A Lessee In A Lessor’sBankruptcy: Section 365(h) Of The Bankruptcy Code,” Los AngelesCountry Bar Association, Real Estate Subsection, March 25, 2004; and“Defending Nondischargeability Actions in Bankruptcy,” Public Counsel,2002-2004; “Outlooks and Strategies For Distressed Commercial RealEstate Loans,” Grubb and Ellis presentation, May 14, 2009; “Chapter 11Focus: Small Business and Single Asset Real Estate Cases,” Los AngelesCountry Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Subsection,January 27, 2010.

Avvo Rating: Rated 4.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.0 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90025
Firm: Saltzburg Ray & Bergman, LLP

Damon G. Saltzburg is a highly experienced and dedicated legal professional representing both large companies and small businesses in the industrial, financial, manufacturing, technology and retail sectors on contract, real estate, transactional, corporate, litigation and bankruptcy matters.. Damon is a native Angelano and came back after law school to plant his roots in Los Angeles.  He lives in West Los Angles with his wife, who is also an attorney, and one daugther.  He ia an avid sports fan and roots for the Lakers, Kings and Dodgers.  He grew playing ice hockey In Los Angeles (yes hockey) and was thrilled when the Kings finally one the Cup after 45 years and was there in June when the Kings won the Cup again.. Damon is an active skiier and runner.  He also coaches his daugther's soccer team and volunteers at her elementary school.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90064
Firm: Kogan Law Firm

basketball and sports junkie

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.1 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90017

At the Tyson Firm, we realize the irony of demanding exorbitant fees from people filing bankruptcy. The point is to protect your assets, not take them by way of high 's why our mission is offering high quality bankruptcy representation at the most competitive and lowest rates available. This is the reason we offer free credit reports to our clients, counseling for the pre- and post-petition classwork required by the Bankruptcy Court, and continuous legal counsel for the duration of your case at no extra charge.. Certified Bankruptcy Specialist. Since the beginning of his career, Mr. Takeuchi has focused on bankruptcy law and consumer rights, preferring to master the intricacies of the bankruptcy process and offer this profound expertise to his clients. His passionate devotion has earned him certification as a Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of California and the American Board of Certification.. What does this mean? Well, consider this: there are over 175,000 actively practicing attorneys in California. Only 125 of them are certified bankruptcy specialists. That means fewer than 0.00001% of California attorneys have the distinction of being qualified Bankruptcy Specialists!. When it comes to bankruptcy, you deserve the best. Why risk your future with someone who may be unqualified? With Mr. Takeuchi, you won't have to worry. As one of the most qualified bankruptcy attorneys in the state, Mr. Takeuchi will make sure you get the fresh start you deserve.. Lowest Fee GuaranteeIn addition, we guarantee you the lowest price bankruptcy by beating any law firm's prices by $100! We do this without cutting any corners. Simply present your representation contract or quote from another firm to us, and we will take on your case for $100 less than the competition!

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.7 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90024
Firm: Woolf & Nachimson, LLP

A partner at Woolf & Nachimson, LLP, Ben’s practice focuses on representing individuals and small businesses in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases. Prior to joining Woolf & Nachimson, LLP, Ben represented Bank of America’s Dealer Financial Services, Home Equity Loan Department, and FIA Card Services throughout the State of California in their consumer and small business matters. He also represented other banks and financial institutions in bankruptcy litigation and in state court matters throughout California.. Over the past 27 years, Ben’s has represented businesses and individuals in bankruptcy reorganization; non-bankruptcy workouts; litigants in adversary proceedings through trial and appeals to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; creditors seeking recovery from bankruptcy debtors, and estates; Chapter 7 Trustees, and purchasers and sellers of bankruptcy assets. Ben received his Juris Doctorate from the University of California Los Angeles School of Law. He is a certified mediator for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California and an active member in the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90024

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90071
Firm: Akerman LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles 90071
Firm: Hanna Brophy Maclean, Mcaleer & Jensen

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