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Richard M Pachulski

Richard M Pachulski

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Career

Richard Pachulski is widely regarded as one of the preeminent corporate restructuring attorneys in America. He is perennially named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s list of “500 Most Influential People,” and to the Daily Journal’s “Top 100,” was named a restructuring and insolvency “Thought Leader” in Who’s Who Legal, was named an “Attorney of the Year” by American Lawyer Media’s Recorder, and has been lead counsel on several deals that have been recognized as “Deal of the Year” by The M&A Advisor, Turnaround & Workouts and Global M&A Network. Over the past few years, he has been lead counsel in the restructurings of Neiman Marcus, Yueting Jia, Easterday Ranches, CarbonLite, Highland Capital Management, and Ruby Tuesday. Additionally, Mr. Pachulski has also been a lead counsel in the $1.5 billion Woodbridge Ponzi scheme matter.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - California

Band 1
Band 1

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

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
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.

Strengths

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

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • A good leader and highly competent.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Richard is the dean of the practice. He's well known, very experienced and great in court.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Richard is the dean of the practice. He's well known, very experienced and great in court.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • A good leader and highly competent.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Richard is the nicest and smartest guy in the room.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA

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California

Delaware

New York

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Texas: Dallas, Fort Worth & Surrounds

USA - Nationwide

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