We provide comprehensive representation for both debtors and creditors facing individual or entity insolvency challenges. Whether dealing with troubled businesses or real estate investments, our collaborative approach involves strategizing, negotiating, and implementing workouts, forbearance agreements, loan modifications, and note or asset sales. Our services cover a wide spectrum, including loan forbearance agreements, reorganization, or the orderly liquidation of various asset types.

Our expertise extends to representing Debtors in regular Chapter 11 cases as well as Small Business Reorganization Act (“SBRA”) subchapter V Chapter 11 cases. SBRA offers a cost-effective alternative for those with 50% or more in business debt and no more than $7,500,000 in liquidated debt. It eliminates U.S. Trustee’s quarterly fees and the need to file a disclosure statement. In SBRA cases, a trustee is appointed to facilitate plans between debtors and creditors, which can be reorganization or liquidation plans. Additionally, we represent entities in Chapter 7 liquidations.

Our dedicated team assists debtors seeking debt discharge in Chapter 7. We also provide defense for defendants in adversary proceedings under 11 U.S.C. §§ 523(a) and 727(a) for denial of discharge and handle contested matters in Bankruptcy Court, such as motions for relief from stay or objections to claims of exemption.

Acting on behalf of debtors, we handle a diverse range of applications and motions commonly filed in bankruptcy cases. These include motions for relief from stay, motions to dismiss or convert cases to different chapters, objections to claims of exemption, property sales approvals, compromise approvals, judgment lien avoidance, and final decree petitions.

We defend debtors in adversary proceedings for the denial of a particular debt under (i) 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(2)(A) (fraud), (ii) § 523(a)(4) (breach of fiduciary duty or embezzlement), (iii) § 523(a)6) (willful and malicious injury), and (iv) for denial of discharge under 11 U.S.C. § 727(a). Frequently, we can also remove a state court lawsuit to the bankruptcy court so that it is heard by the bankruptcy judge that is hearing the debtor’s case which could result in an advantage for the debtor.

We also defend creditor defendants from the debtor and trustee preference actions under 11 U.S.C. § 547(a), voidable transfer actions under 11 U.S.C. § 548, determination of secured status, and the determination of the validity, priority, and extent of liens, among other types of adversary proceedings.

Likewise, we prosecute adversary matters on behalf of debtors and trustees for preference actions under 11 U.S.C. § 547(a), voidable transfer actions under 11 U.S.C. § 548, determination of secured status, and the determination of the validity, priority, and extent of liens, and many other types of adversary proceedings.

We represent debtors, creditors, trustees and third parties in bankruptcy appeals to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, or to the United States District Court for the Central District of California. We can prosecute or defend any appeal. Should either the appellant or appellee be unsatisfied with the outcome at the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel or the U.S. District Court, we can then represent the client in a further appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

We are also active in state and federal court in defending debtors and prosecuting creditor rights on notes, invoices and guarantees (or whenever a creditor is owed money), and defending or enforcing Judgments. These actions include post-judgment enforcement and if necessary voidable transfer actions to recover debtor property improperly transferred to a third party. Frequently, we obtain writs of attachment so the client can have a pre-judgment lien against the debtor’s personal and real property.

We also defend debtors in the collection, alter ego and guarantee actions and represent creditors in the same. We further prosecute and defend limited liability and corporate shareholder disputes.

We advise and help small and mid-sized businesses on pre-incorporation planning, corporate formation, including recommending the best corporate entity to accomplish your objectives, share issuance, corporate compliance and securities law issues.

We represent small and mid-sized businesses and individuals in transactions such as lease agreements and contracts to help our clients create strong agreements to protect their interests.

We represent small and mid-sized businesses and individuals in the acquisition and sale and financing of a variety of real estate assets, including retail centers, office buildings, multi-family developments and other commercial properties. Our firm is also adept at resolving liens and other title problems.