Los Angeles Bankruptcy Attorney

As a Bankruptcy Lawyer and Business Litigator for the 20 years I have successfully handled a large number and wide variety of personal bankruptcy cases, business bankruptcy cases, reorganizations and business litigation disputes for clients.  I have also represented both secured and unsecured creditors in bankruptcy court and in the state courts.  I pride myself when representing creditors in getting them what they are owed.  I am known as an attorney who can handle tough cases on both sides of the line.  My work also includes complex business litigation , real estate transactions , debt negotiation, asset protection and other legal services.  I have worked extensively with both creditors and debtors so I understand the law from both sides.  Whether you are considering filing for bankruptcy, hoping to get paid by a company or individual that owes you money, concerned with rent collection or need to pursue debt negotiation you will appreciate the approach and experience that I provide to all my clients.  I am also flexible with respect to payment of fees and costs.

Bankruptcy Attorney Los Angeles

There are several different forms of bankruptcy that can be filed.  When looking for a bankruptcy attorney in Los Angeles you should know the difference between Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Los Angeles

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is invoked by individuals in order to eliminate credit card debt, judgments, medical bills and other forms of debt.  This allows an individual to move forward with their lives and protect their exempt assets.  Chapter 7 Bankruptcy will allow owners of a failed business to shut down their operations quickly and efficiently.  If you have more debt than you can reasonably handle you may need to file for Chapter 7 relief in order to protect your assets.  The timing of your bankruptcy filing is important.  If you live in Los Angeles and are considering bankruptcy, you need to contact a lawyer sooner than later to protect yourself and your assets.

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Los Angeles

Chapter 11 bankruptcy can be filed by businesses of all sizes and types who need time to reorganize their company's finances and individuals who need the added flexibility that chapter 11 permits.  By filing for  Chapter 11 relief, a business can among other things, renegotiate its debtspaying less than is due and paying over an extended period of timeand also get out of burdensome leases and other contracts.  If an individual has assets that they would like to protect, Chapter 11 can also be applied.  These cases are tried in a bankruptcy court.  This court can force settlements on creditors whether they agree to the terms or not.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Los Angeles

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be used to catch up on your past due mortgage payments and eliminate judgments, car loans, credit card debt, medical bills and tax debt, so you can forward with your life.  Filing for Chapter 13 can prevent the loss of personal assets.  If you are a wage earner or have assets and equity in your home, Chapter 13 is probably the best option for you.  

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a debt repayment plan for individuals.  It allows a person to protect their home from foreclosure as long as future mortgage payments are made.  Past due mortgage debt is repaid incrementally over time.  By filing Chapter 13 you can catch up on payments for debt that you have accrued.  It is best to speak with an attorney who can assess your individual circumstances, offer the best solution and make sure you file in a timely manner.

Bankruptcy Litigation

Bankruptcy Litigation falls under many categories, some of which are:

        Bankruptcy fraud

        Spouses enforcing their rights in divorce bankruptcy cases

        Non-dischargeability litigation

        Asset valuation disputes

        Proof of claims disputes

        Bankruptcy appeals

I have handled cases at both the trial and appellate levels.  I am also a certified mediator for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California and have been part of many bankruptcy-oriented mediations.