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Samuel Maizel

Samuel Maizel

USA 2026

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About

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Partner in Dentons’ Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy group, Sam is a nationally recognized expert on the restructuring of financially distressed healthcare entities and recently represented the debtors in Verity Health System, the second largest non-profit hospital bankruptcy in American history, and Astria Health, with three non-profit hospitals. He has served as counsel to official committees, trustees, government entities, and individual creditors, as well as being a Trustee, Examiner, Patient Care Ombudsman and Consumer Privacy Ombudsman.

Sam served in the US Army, first as an Infantry Officer and subsequently as an attorney in the Judge Advocate General Corps, and served as a trial attorney in the Civil Division of the US Department of Justice, and was a partner in a nationally recognized bankruptcy boutique.

Professional Memberships

Member (formerly Chair), American Bar Association Standing Committee on Armed Forces Law and American Bar Association Business Bankruptcy Committee; Member, California Society of Healthcare Attorneys (formerly Board of Directors).

Publications

Sam is a widely published author on issues related to healthcare restructuring issues.

Personal

George Washington University School of Law, 1985, JD; Georgetown University, 1983, M.A; United States Military Academy, 1977, BS; Military awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Parachutist and Air Assault Badges, Ranger Tab.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Bankruptcy/Restructuring - California

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Band 1

Individual Editorial
Samuel Maizel is noted for his expertise in healthcare restructuring and bankruptcy matters. His expertise includes both Chapter 11 and 9 proceedings.

Healthcare - California

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Samuel Maizel has extensive experience handling bankruptcy and restructuring cases within the healthcare market. He is held in high regard for his longstanding practice in this space.

Strengths

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  • Sam combines fulsome understanding of restructuring, business, healthcare and regulatory matters.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Samuel Maizel is my first recommendation on any healthcare restructuring deal.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Sam is an icon in the healthcare field and has litigated many successful outcomes for his clients.

    Bankruptcy/RestructuringChambers Guide to the USA
  • Samuel is a star healthcare bankruptcy attorney who is client-focused and responsive.

    HealthcareChambers Guide to the USA

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