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A partner at Woolf & Nachimson, LLP, Ben’s practice focuses on representing individuals and small businesses in Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases. Prior to joining Woolf & Nachimson, LLP, Ben represented Bank of America’s Dealer Financial Services, Home Equity Loan Department, and FIA Card Services throughout the State of California in their consumer and small business matters. He also represented other banks and financial institutions in bankruptcy litigation and in state court matters throughout California.
Over the past 27 years, Ben’s has represented businesses and individuals in bankruptcy reorganization; non-bankruptcy workouts; litigants in adversary proceedings through trial and appeals to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals; creditors seeking recovery from bankruptcy debtors, and estates; Chapter 7 Trustees, and purchasers and sellers of bankruptcy assets
Ben received his Juris Doctorate from the University of California Los Angeles School of Law. He is a certified mediator for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California and an active member in the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
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Acquired: 1993
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Acquired: 1996
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1100 Glendon Avenue, Suite 1500, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
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Posted by Ira | April 8, 2020 | Hired Attorney
He handles our objection to a bankruptcy and got it dismissed as a bad faith filing, which it was. He handled further proceedings on the judgment that provided the impetus for the bad faith bankruptcy and got the appeal dismissed. He is experienced, competent and responsive.
Posted by Swaneel | April 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I would highly recommend Ben to anyone seeking legal representation that is fair and who wants someone that will keep your best interest and unique needs at the forefront. Honest, trustworthy and very straight forward is what Ben is. In unvarnished truth he will tell you exactly where you stand and w...
Posted by David | April 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Ben is helping me collecting on a Judgment. He has is patient and thorough and always available to answer my questions through e-mail, text or just picking up the phone. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking a great attorney.
Posted by David | January 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Ben was very helpful on a few separate issues that he was helping us with. Both at his understanding of the law, and his ability to work to a positive outcome that was not clear from the beginning. I look forward to continue working with Ben for our legal issues.
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Nachimson is an aggressive and ethical attorney who fights nonstop for his clients. I cannot recommend him strongly enough."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Nachimson personally for over 30 years and professionally since he began practicing law over 25 years ago and find him to be an excellent attorney."
"Mr. Nachimson and I worked together as co-counsel on a bankruptcy litigation matter that went to trial. I found Ben to be knowledgeable, capable and a pleasure to work with. I highly endorse him."
Securities and investment fraud lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Real estate lawyer
Contracts and agreements lawyer
2020
Peer Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Client Champion/Silver, Martindale-Hubbell®
2007
Certified Mediator, Los Angeles Bankruptcy Court
2015 - Present
Partner, Woolf & Nachimson, LLP
2010 - 2015
Of Counsel, Woolf, Gafni & Cirlin, LLP
1997 - 2010
Owner, Law Offices of Benjamin Nachimson
1995 - 1997
Associate, Arter & Hadden
1993 - 1995
Associate, Angel & Neistat
2017 - Present
ProvisorsMember
2016 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Los Angeles Bankruptcy ForumMember
2001 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
2001 - Present
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
United States Bankruptcy for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1993 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAdmitted to Practice
1996 - 1998
New York State Bar AssociationAdmitted to Practice
Settled
Court denied Motion seeking attorneys fees against client in the amount of $384,905.00
Arranged and obtained Court Approval of Bankruptcy Sale of Korean Food Chain for $535,000.00
Favorable Ruling by Superior Court Judge ruling entire plan in the amount of $622,957.21 to be exempt and a Sanction Award against attorney
Obtained $1,480,284.24 Judgment.
Won Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal.
1993
JD
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2019
Post-Penrod Bankruptcy Attorneys Fees
2020
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