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Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones has one of the largest and most highly regarded bankruptcy practices in the nation. It has three offices in California, located in Los Angeles (its headquarters), San Francisco, and Costa Mesa. The firm's bankruptcy attorneys are experienced in representing all of the major constituencies in bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts, including debtors, committees, trustees, bondholders, asset purchasers, and third-party plan proponents. PSZJ's clients include large public corporations as well as small businesses and individuals. This breadth of experience enhances the firm's effectiveness and capability in virtually all aspects of chapter 11 cases as well as chapter 9 municipal bankruptcies.

PSZJ’s extensive California presence enables its attorneys to represent debtors and creditors’ committees in high-profile bankruptcies of companies such as The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, Munchery Inc., Open Road Films LLC, and American Apparel, among others.

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring - California

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What the Team is Known For

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones maintains a market-leading presence, offering debtors, creditors' committees and trustees comprehensive bankruptcy and restructuring advice. It possesses extensive knowledge in areas such as cross-border insolvency, distressed debt investment and M&A for clients in diverse industries, including technology, healthcare and retail. The firm demonstrates notable proficiency in representing clients in both out-of-court and in-court proceedings, including expertise in contentious matters such as complex avoidance actions and claim litigation. The team is equally capable of advising individuals, small businesses and large multinational corporations.

Work Highlights

  • Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP represented the LeFever Mattson Creditors' Committee and its debtor affiliates in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy in relation to one of the largest real estate schemes in Northern California.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Debra Grassgreen
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Debra Grassgreen
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Debra Grassgreen is noted for her expertise in Chapter 11 cases, acting on behalf of creditors, with additional experience in contentious matters.

She is uniquely talented at identifying solutions and achieving outcomes where most people see zero sum equations.

Debra Grassgreen is a multifaceted superstar who can do it all, from the courtroom to the boardroom.

Debra is capable, confident and excellent in the court. She is also a good deal-maker and spectacular on delivery.

Debra is a fierce advocate on behalf of her clients and can go toe to toe with the best in terms of her intellectual capacity.

Debra is smart with her clients and knows how to bring resolutions.

Isaac M Pachulski
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Isaac M Pachulski
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Isaac Pachulski is a highly regarded practitioner with experience across a range of bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He regularly advises clients on significant Chapter 11 proceedings, with notable experience in matters concerning offshore drilling.

Isaac is likely the smartest person I have ever met. He is simply brilliant.

James Stang
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James Stang
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James Stang regularly acts for creditors' committees in Chapter 11 proceedings and has notable expertise in bankruptcy matters involving sexual abuse.

Jim Stang is a very good lawyer who knows the history of our cases. I was highly impressed by him.

James Stang is a consummate professional.

Jeffrey N Pomerantz
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Jeffrey N Pomerantz
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Jeffrey Pomerantz is widely regarded as an expert in representing creditors' committees. He has broad experience spanning an array of sectors, from retail to oil and gas.

Jeffrey Pomerantz is knowledgeable, experienced, responsive and practical.

Jeff has incredible peripheral vision, strategic sense and a unique ability to craft creative solutions to thorny problems.

I love working with Jeff. He is a key asset to us.

Richard M Pachulski
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Richard M Pachulski
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Richard Pachulski acts for both debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings, and is also experienced in corporate restructurings.

Richard is the nicest and smartest guy in the room.

A good leader and highly competent.

Richard is the dean of the practice. He's well known, very experienced and great in court.

Jeffrey H. Davidson
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Jeffrey H. Davidson
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Jeffrey Davidson's practice includes bankruptcy matters in addition to out-of-court restructurings, with his clients spanning an array of industries, from energy to media.
Ira D Kharasch
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Ira D Kharasch
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Ira Kharasch is adept at representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 proceedings. He has experience across a range of sectors, including entertainment and technology.

Ira is a terrific lawyer who handles large and complex matters.

Ira is very even keeled and thoughtful about the issues his clients are dealing with.

Shirley Cho
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Shirley Cho
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Shirley Cho is noted for her expert representation of companies and creditors in restructuring and insolvency cases. She is also noted for her expertise in US insolvency law in foreign proceedings.

Shirley Cho is a rising star.

Ranked Lawyers at
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

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Bankruptcy/Restructuring

Debra Grassgreen
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Debra Grassgreen
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Isaac M Pachulski
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Isaac M Pachulski
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James Stang
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James Stang
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Jeffrey N Pomerantz
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Jeffrey N Pomerantz
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Richard M Pachulski
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Richard M Pachulski
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Jeffrey H. Davidson
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Jeffrey H. Davidson
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Ira D Kharasch
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Ira D Kharasch
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Shirley Cho
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Shirley Cho
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