USA Guide 2026 : California
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Provided by Greenberg Glusker LLP
Greenberg Glusker bankruptcy attorneys shape business solutions specific to each client’s concerns.
Our counsel ranges from early stage evaluations, transactional advice and pre-petition planning to out-of-court reorganizations, chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations, receiverships, and asset sales. Our broad client base and years of experience litigating in the bankruptcy courts of Southern California make us uniquely suited to efficiently advise on bankruptcy-related issues.
We represent the many parties involved in reorganization and liquidation bankruptcies, such as:
On the Debtor side, our practice emphasis is in representing Southern California middle-market companies and transitioning “failed’’ businesses into operating enterprises. We work to preserve value for clients and help them achieve their operational goals.
We assist company principals whose businesses are in distress in protecting their individual interests, including protecting their equity interests in their businesses, responding to and defending against director and officer claims, and providing advice if claims are made or threatened against them as guarantors.
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Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger is a strong California firm with a broad bankruptcy practice. It is experienced in acting for clients in matters ranging from involuntary bankruptcy cases to asset purchases. The firm's expertise also includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 proceedings, in addition to bankruptcy-related litigation.
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Greenberg Glusker LLP represented Oakridge Property CMBS LLC, as debtor and debtor in possession, in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Worth every dollar spent. We could not have survived without its expertise.
Greenberg Glusker provides an excellent level of service and responsiveness on time sensitive matters.
The firm has a deep talent base and is very experienced in bankruptcy matters.
The team's ability to balance legal positioning with practical, deal-driven solutions was impressive and reflected strong commercial awareness.
The firm is innovative, hands-on and provides exceptional client service.
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Brian Davidoff is an excellent and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney who provides honest and direct advice.
He's responsive and provides thorough business advice.
His ability to evaluate and address complex issues is outstanding. Brian is able to absorb highly detailed information and convert that information into a broader litigation strategy.
Brian's breadth of experience combined with his genteel personality commands respect and endears him to his clients and peers.
Jonathan is a very sophisticated bankruptcy attorney.
Jonathan Shenson combines deep technical bankruptcy expertise with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset that keeps the focus on achieving the client’s business objectives.
He provides consistently high-quality advice.
Jonathan brings decades of experience which allows him to anticipate challenges, develop practical solutions and guide negotiations with remarkable skill.
Keith Banner provides great service, is knowledgeable and always responsive.
Keith is extremely bright, has exceptional bedside manner and can exercise a degree of patience when others would disengage.
He's a professional, courteous attorney who does excellent work.
Head of Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Provided by Greenberg Glusker LLP
Ira Steinberg
Uzzi Raanan
Jonathan Shenson
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