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John Alexander Lapinski
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Licensed in California for 49 years
State: California
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Clark & Trevithick
800 Wilshire Blvd 12FL, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
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Posted by Carl | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
30 year relationship
I initially retained John Lapinski to assist with the acquisition of a company that was in bankruptcy. He guided us through the technical intricacies of the transaction and helped us to a successful and efficient conclusion. Since that time I engaged him to handle a variety of matters from contract...
John Alexander Lapinski's Lawyer Endorsements
"John knows everything there is to know about produce, restaurants, and most other types of businesses, most notably those in distress. I've worked with him many times and he's respectful of time and preparation in a way that is rare in the professional world today."
"I have known John for nearly 40 years where we have worked together and on opposing sides. His abilities and ethics are exemplary."
Molly Froschauer
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Alan Tippie
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1976
Bankruptcy, Am Jur
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Shareholder, Clark & Trevithick
1992 - 1994
Attorney, Smith & Smith
1988 - 1991
Attorney, Tobin & Tobin
1983 - 1988
Shareholder, Biele ,Lapinski,Kruse & Sakida
1976 - 1983
Attorney, Buchalter Nemer Fields & Younger
Associations
2001 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationExecutive Committee -Commercial Law & Bankrutcy Committee
2004 - 2005
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationChair- Commercial Law& Bankrutpcy Section
1989 - 1990
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationTrustee
1987 - 1988
Lawyers of Los Angeles CountyPresident
1985 - 1990
Federal Bar Association9th Circuit Vice President
1983 - 1984
Federal Bar AssociationPresident of Los Angeles Chapter
1983 - 1984
State Bar of California, Business Law SectionChair Debtor/Creditor and Bankruptcy Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Payless Shoes bankruptcy
successful agreement reached
The Roque Center ,Inc
Plan Confirmed
Farwest Insulation Company
confirmed Plan of Reorganiztion
Wham-0 ,Inc
company sold
Square Group, LLC
lender paid in full
Dish Restaurant
sale of restauant
Cal-0-Vegatables ,Inc
successful settlement with creditors
Krystal Infinity
lender paid in full
Moreno Brothers
settlement reached with creditors
Education
2016
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws (Honorary)
1976
University of West Los Angeles School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
Pennsylvania State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
The Dawning of a New Era:Voidable Transactions Act of 2014
New Voidable Transfer Act
Publications
2001
Los Angeles Lawyer
Advising Distressed Businesses on an Alternative to Bankrutcy
1993
Los Angeles Lawyer
Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
1988
Rutter Group publication
Enforcement of Judgments and Debtors -consultant on various sections
1987
Beverly Hills Bar Association Journal
Special Enforcement Remedies:Turnover and Assignment Orders
1986
California Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB)
Secured Transactions in California Commercial Law Practice-consultant on vaious chapters
1984
Los Angeles Lawyer
Making Creditors Secure
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
HHow can take over my sick grandpas car loan without him being there?
08 Aug 2017
Q&A
Can a lender transfer a loan in the middle of a loan modification review?
06 Aug 2017
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How can I access my father's bank accounts when he passes if they are joint accounts with stepmother who has alzheimers?
07 Aug 2017