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Ori Samuel Blumenfeld
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Biography
Ori focuses his practice in all areas of Bankruptcy and Insolvency, as well as State and Federal Receiverships.
Ori represents both secured creditors and debtors in bankruptcy related matters involving reorganization, distressed assets, asset sales, and related litigation matters.
Prior to joining ECJ, Ori worked at a boutique law firm in Beverly Hills as the Managing Associate Attorney, primarily handling complex chapter 11 reorganization matters. In November of 2013, he confirmed the largest individual chapter 11 reorganization plan in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Santa Ana Division.
Ori has been selected to the Super Lawyers – Southern California Rising Stars List for 2014-2018. Super Lawyers recognized him as a Top 100 Up and Coming Attorney in the Southern California Rising Stars.
Ori served on the Los Angeles County Bar Association Board of Trustee’s as the Barrister Trustee and was Chair of the Barrister’s Networking Committee. Since May of 2014, he has served as a Commissioner on the Human Relations Commission for the City of Beverly Hills. In February of 2015, he was elected as Chair of the Human Relations Commission. Ori is currently a member of the Beverly Hills Mayor’s Next Beverly Committee and Beverly Hills Rotary Club.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Ori graduated from UC Berkeley in 2000 with a Bachelor’s Degree in History. He received his J.D. from The University of West Los Angeles School of Law. While in law school, Ori clerked at Bet Tzedek Legal Services, working on unlawful detainer cases on behalf of tenants. He currently serves on the Board of Managers for The University of West Los Angeles.
Ori is a graduate of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles’ New Leaders Project, and is a Steering Committee member for the American Friends of the Hebrew University.
Ori has a passion for Soccer and is a certified scuba diver. He is fluent in Hebrew.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
75%
15 years
Litigation
15%
15 years
Entertainment
5%
15 years
Intellectual Property
5%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 445-445 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP
9401 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Floor., Beverly Hills, CA, 90212-2974
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Posted by Mickey | May 01, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant
Lease dispute
Ori assisted us with an "unlawful detainer" action. He was very thorough and knowledgeable with the process and we resolved the matter without any court action. Ori kept us informed very well. I would not hesitate to use his services in the future should I need legal representation.
Posted by Surviving Small Business Owner | February 15, 2013 | Business
Intelligent and extreme attention to detail - -Highly Recommended!
My company worked with Ori for over the course of a year. There are a lot of unknowns and stresses related with legal issues. For me, feeling protected was huge and Ori educated me and answered every question I had. I was able to protect the assets that I could and I also felt personally protected...
Posted by anonymous | February 07, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best experience with an Attorney in LA I have EVER had.
Mr. Blumenfeld has been by far the most responsive Attorney I have dealt with ever. His recent court appearance for me exceeded all of my expectations. He kept me well informed of the case prior to the hearing and immediately informed me of the courts decision within minutes after of the hearing. ...
Posted by Brian | January 22, 2013 | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Exceeded Our Expectations
Since the economic downturn I've filed several ch. 11 bankruptcies for different companies using several bk attorneys. Unfortunately all attorneys are not created equal. After several failed reorganization attempts I enlisted the services of Ori Blumenfeld. I was immediately impressed with the strate...
Posted by Jamal | January 21, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Very knowledgeable and skillful attorney
Ori Blumenfeld has been my attorney for my Bankruptcy/ Chapter 11 for a year and I would recommend him to anyone who wants an honest, hardworking, and ethical attorney. He exceeded my expectations for customer care and attention. And I appreciated it. He kept me informed at every step of the way a...
Ori Samuel Blumenfeld's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ori is a fantastic attorney. He is passionate, detail-oriented, and works extraordinarily hard to get the job done for his clients. He is also warm, and very easy to work with. I highly recommend him."
"Capable lawyer, great to work with. Serves his client well."
"Great listener and fierce advocate."
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"Ori is a smart, ethical and savvy attorney. His legal skills have gained him the confidence of his peers and his clients. I recommend Ori without reservation for bankruptcy and litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ori and his firm specialize in bankruptcy matters, and I've always known him to be a great guy."
"Ori Blumenfeld is a brilliant, hard-working lawyer and honest straight-shooter with a great sense of humor. I supervised him many years ago shortly after I opened my own law firm. He did an incredibly good job on every litigation and transactional matter we handled and made coming to work more enjoyable each day. I can't say enough good things about him and highly recommend him to others."
"Ori is a fantastic attorney and a great guy all around. Ori is easy to talk to and has a cool temperament even in the most stressful times. I went to law school with Ori, and getting to know Ori made law school fun."
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"It's natural for me to endorse Ori - he's a competent lawyer who takes great pride in his practice and takes his profession very seriously."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ori for years, and he has always steered me in the right direction regarding bankruptcy matters. If ever I have a question involving bankruptcy, Ori is the lawyer I go to."
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"I am proud to have Ori Blumenfeld as a member of the Chapter 11 department of my law firm, the Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger. Ori joined my law firm in October of 2010. Since then he has gained great experience in all aspects of Chapter 11. He can handle a case from pre-petition planning to plan confirmation and the entry of a final decree, and everything in between. Ori also helps me to supervise other members of our Chapter 11 team. Ori shows good judgment in all matters and is a persuasive speaker and writer. His skills and caring have helped our clients immensely."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ori is not only the best lawyer to ever grace the profession or science of analysis of law, but he is also the greatest human being to ever walk the planet"
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Wiley M. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services, State Bar of California
2006
Legal Community Scholar, San Fernando Valley Bar Association
N/A
Dean's Honor List and Faculty Merit Scholar, University of West Los Angeles
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Chair, City of Beverly Hills Human Relations Commission
2010 - Present
Associate Attorney, Law Offices Of Michael Jay Berger
2009 - 2009
Adjunct Professor, University of La Verne College of Business and Management
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Wilson & Associates LLP
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Law Offices of Ori S. Blumenfeld
2006 - 2006
Law Clerk - Unlawful Detainer, Bet Tzedek Legal Services
Associations
2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationBoard of Trustees
2010 - Present
Anti-Defamation LeagueMember
2009 - Present
USA Lawyers International Soccer TeamMember
2008 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2008 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association BarristersExecutive Committee Member and Chair of Networking
2008 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
California Alumni AssociationLifetime Member
2015 - 2015
ROtary Club of Beverly HillsMember
2012 - 2013
TEAM Beverly HillsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
In re Michael J. Parker and Cristina M. Parker
Chapter 11 Plan confirmed
Cristie Tolotti v. Seaboard Produce Distributors, Inc.
Bankruptcy Court's Summary Judgment was vacated and Bankruptcy Appellate Panel Remanded for further proceedings
In re Martha Gutierrez and Aaron Gutierrez
Chapter 11 Plan Confirmed
In re Jamal Elyazal
Chapter 11 Plan Confirmed
In re Vicente Zarate and Ingrid R. Zarate
Chapter 11 Plan Confirmed
Saffie v. Burton
Complaint dismissed
In re Leonor Zimerman
Confirmed plan and final decree entered
In re Hamid Peter Keshavarz and Farideh Keshavarz
Plan confirmed and final decree entered
In re Gregory Stephen Jones, Jr. and Eteva Desiree Laufasa
Confirmed Plan and Final Decree Entered
In re 7 West, LLC
Plan Confirmed
In re Vicente Zarate and Ingrid R. Zarate, Case No.: 2-12-bk-16597-PC
Chapter 11 Plan Confirmed
Education
2007
Univ Of West Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Univ Of California Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
LACBA Barristers: Small Firm Big Opportunity Program
Law Jobs Panel
2012
Networking for a Cause on behalf of the Domestic Violence Project
Networking for a Cause on behalf of the Domestic Violence Project
2011
USC Law Job Acquisition Panel
Law Job Acquisition
2011
Networking for a Cause on behalf of the Center for Civic Mediation
Networking for a Cause on behalf of the Center for Civic Mediation
2011
Networking for a Cause on behalf of the AIDS Project
Networking for a Cause on behalf of the AIDS Project
Publications
2005
Criminal Law News
Domestic Violence - Unjust Accusations
2005
Criminal Law News
Child Pornography: Internet Mis-haps
Languages
Hebrew
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Can I file a reply to a reply?
01 Sep 2021
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Can I return custom furniture not made to specifications for a full refund in CA?
24 Jan 2013
Q&A
CA who can do proper service? Can the attorney for the opposing side serve papers or is that person "a party to this action"?
24 Jan 2013