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Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

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Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

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Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones has one of the largest and most highly regarded bankruptcy practices in the nation. 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.

In thirty plus years of representing corporations, individuals, and other constituencies in bankruptcy cases, PSZJ has developed special expertise in a number of industries vital to the national, regional economies, including: healthcare, technology, automotive, manufacturing, retail, real estate, restaurant chains, entertainment, and agriculture.

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What the Team is Known For
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones boasts a comprehensive Los Angeles-headquartered bankruptcy and restructuring team with a broad clientele encompassing debtors, creditors, trustees and asset purchasers. The group offers notable strength in complex cross-border insolvencies and multijurisdictional Chapter 11 filings, while other areas of significant expertise include insolvency litigation, distressed M&A and out-of-court workouts.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • Our business is complicated, and I was impressed how from day one the team understood it.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

  • Pachulski always provides solid and practical advice even in complicated cases.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

  • It is one of the very best in the field and should always be at the top of the list.

    Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Stang
    James Stang

    James Stang

    James Stang is nationally recognized for his representation of clients in high-stakes Chapter 11 cases.

    • James Stang is a consummate professional.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

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

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA
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  • Laura Davis Jones
    Laura Davis Jones

    Laura Davis Jones

    Laura Davis Jones is regularly engaged to represent clients in high-profile Chapter 11 proceedings, with significant experience in the retail and restaurant sectors, among others. She offers particular expertise in debtor-side representations.

    • Laura is a substantively good, technical lawyer who is super responsive.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

    • Laura is a preeminent practitioner in the restructuring field. She has a reputation of being tenacious in court when needed but can pivot to structure and close the most sophisticated of transactions. The courts and other attorneys have the upmost respect for her as an advocate and counselor.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

    • Laura is a really talented lawyer who has a great rapport with the judges and has earned their respect.

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  • Richard M Pachulski
    Richard M Pachulski

    Richard M Pachulski

    Richard Pachulski is sought after for his expertise acting on behalf of debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings. He also acts for investors, acquirers and creditors in restructurings and distressed M&A.

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

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

    • A good leader and highly competent.

      Bankruptcy/Restructuring respondentUSA

    • Richard is the nicest and smartest guy in the room.

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