Bankruptcy/Restructuring
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Provided by KTBS Law LLP
KTBS Law LLP (f/k/a Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern LLP) is a premier nationwide boutique law firm focusing on business and municipal bankruptcy and restructuring, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and bankruptcy-related appellate advocacy and litigation.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, KTBS Law has decades of experience representing clients in California courts, including bankruptcy cases pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central, Southern, and Northern Districts of California, and appeals before the United States District Courts of California and the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Attorneys at KTBS have served as consulting and testifying experts on certain matters of California state law. KTBS Law has also represented clients in transactional matters with respect to entities based in or doing business in California. Whether in the courtroom or in the boardroom, KTBS Law has the knowledge and experience to help businesses navigate complex restructuring and transactional issues that arise under California law.
Chambers Review
KTBS Law is a standout boutique with exceptional expertise in a range of reorganizations, transactions and bankruptcies, including appellate matters. Proficient at litigating contentious cases, with strength in mass tort-related bankruptcies. Features an outstanding team of attorneys with deep experience in the area. Houses significant capabilities in the retail sector, frequently serving as debtor or purchaser counsel in several of the sector's major national filings. Also acts for investors and entities in the entertainment sector.
Work Highlights
- KTBS represented Stanadyne Operating Company, as asset purchaser, and Cerberus Business Finance, as first lien agent, in the Delaware Chapter 11 cases of Stanadyne.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are experts in bankruptcy law, and are very well respected by the bankruptcy Bar and judges."
"KTBS care about your problems and call you back immediately. They are totally customer-focused."
"Their lawyers are very sophisticated."
"KTBS was able to cut through the noise, identify the best plan and then execute."
"They are experts in bankruptcy law, and are very well respected by the bankruptcy Bar and judges."
"KTBS care about your problems and call you back immediately. They are totally customer-focused."
"Their lawyers are very sophisticated."
"KTBS was able to cut through the noise, identify the best plan and then execute."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Tuchin acts for debtors and creditors across a host of bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 11 cases, as well as offering expertise in out-of-court restructurings.
"Michael is fantastic. He really is at the top of bankruptcy."
"Michael is super intelligent, very analytical and a pleasure to deal with."
"He is a smart and savvy lawyer."
"Michael one of the preeminent bankruptcy practitioners in California. He is a great deal-maker and leverages his experience, having worked on all sides of a case."
David Stern focuses his practice on bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He offers significant experience in Chapter 11 proceedings and is noted for his litigation expertise.
"David is fantastic. He is exceptional at taking facts and distilling them down into something easily digestible."
Thomas Patterson acts for clients in a range of industries and is particularly adept at handling Chapter 11 cases.
"He is very smart."
David Fidler is an experienced bankruptcy practitioner with notable expertise in Chapter 11 proceedings. He is called upon to represent debtors from a wide range of sectors, including entertainment, hospitality and telecommunications.
"David is extraordinarily detail-oriented."
Ranked Lawyers at
KTBS Law LLP
California
Clients
Provided by KTBS Law LLP
Bebe
Brotman Medical Center, Inc.
Frederick's of Hollywood, Inc.
LA Kings, Ltd.
Maple Plaza, Ltd.
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (In re Watsonville Hospital)
Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc.
South Coast Air Quality Management District (In re Exide)
Thorpe Insulation Company
Toll Brothers (In re Bridgemark Corp.)
Town of Mammoth Lakes, California
Trustee of Circuit City Liquidating Trust
Trustee of Girls Gone Wild
Trustee of IndyMac Bancorp, Inc.
Trustee of Radio Shack Liquidating Trust
Various Entertainment Companies
Various Private Equity Sponsors & Lenders
Industries
Provided by KTBS Law LLP
Agriculture
Asbestos Trusts
Automotive
Beauty
Energy, Oil & Gas
Entertainment
Financial Services
Food & Dining
Fraud
Healthcare
Hospitality
Manufacturing
Mass Torts
Municipal & Government
Professional Services
Real Estate
Retail
Technology