I am AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, and a 10 out of 10 rating by Avvo. I have also been selected as a "Superlawyer" for ten consecutive years in the field of bankruptcy law; and am a certified specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the California State Bar, Board of Legal Specialization.
I am a California native, and have been living and practicing in Orange County for 25 years. My practice is dedicated exclusively to bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring. I primarily represent Chapter 11 debtors; but also represent trustees, creditors, committees and other parties in interest in bankruptcy proceedings.
Practice areas
My practice is primarily Chapter 11 debtor representation. However, I also represent trustee, creditors and parties in interest in bankruptcy proceedings.
30 years
30 years
30 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1992 | 02/06/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2009 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2008 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2007 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2006 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2005 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2004 |
Certified Specialist - Bankruptcy Law | State Bar of California | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Winthrop Couchot PC | 1995 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization | Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law | 1996 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association | member | 1992 - Present |
Orange County Bankruptcy Forum | member | 1992 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) | Confirming a Chapter 11 Plan: The Challenges, Pitfalls and Opportunities | 2011 |
American Bankruptcy Institute Newsletter (Volume 6, No. 3 March 2009) | How Far Will Good Faith Get You in the Ninth Circuit After Clear Channel? | 2009 |
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) | Off the Deep End-The Demise of Deepening Insolvency | 2007 |
ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee | How Not to Get Clobbered by Catapult! Ride Through the Unassumed Executory Contract | 2003 |
Orange County Bankruptcy Forum | "Debtor's Perspective ‑ Subtraction Cases Must Be Followed" | 1997 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Santa Clara University | MBA - Master of Business Administration | 1992 |
Santa Clara Univ SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
University of California - Santa Barbara | MA - Masters | 1988 |
Univ of California Santa Cruz | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1987 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Financial Lawyers Conference | What’s Termination Got To Do With It? Rejection after Sunbeam | 2012 |
ABI Bankruptcy Battleground West | Confirming a Chapter 11 Plan: The Challenges, Pitfalls and Opportunities | 2011 |
ABI Bankruptcy Battleground West | The Precedential Debates: Differing Views on Section 506(b)’s Import on Interest, Fees, and Guarantees | 2008 |
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