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Richard Howard Golubow
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Biography
Richard H. Golubow is a founder and the managing partner of Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP (WGH). For more than three decades, the lawyers at WGH have been recognized by their peers and the judiciary as leaders in their practice, which is exclusively devoted to complex bankruptcy, insolvency, and financial restructuring.
Richard has extensive experience in the areas of:
• Chapter 11 Reorganizations
• Complex Bankruptcy Litigation
• Chapter 7 Liquidations
• Out-of-Court Workouts
• Acquisitions of Distressed Assets
• UCC Article 9 Foreclosure Sales
• Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
• Receiverships
Richard has also been consulted and retained as a bankruptcy, insolvency and financial restructuring expert, and formally designated as a bankruptcy law expert on several occasions.
Richard has a diverse client base that includes representation of debtors, creditors, creditor committees, bankruptcy trustees, assignees for the benefit of creditors, receivers and asset purchasers in a wide range of industries, including retail, consulting, manufacturing, distribution, importing, construction, entertainment, education, religious and other non-profit institutions, fitness, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, automotive, agriculture, golf and country club, biotech, transportation, telecommunications and internet businesses, and multi-level marketing.
Richard understands that the law is a means to accomplish his clients' business and personal objectives, not an end in itself. He listens to his clients and takes the time to learn about and understand his clients' business as well as their needs to effectively provide customized, innovative, responsive and cost-effective legal solutions. For example, Richard places great emphasis on proactively counseling clients to identify and manage cash flow and insolvency risks posed by customers, vendors, landlords, and other counterparties to all types of contracts including purchase and sales agreements, real and personal property leases, franchise and intellectual property licenses, loan agreements, guaranties and employment contracts.
Richard has been honored as the recipient of bankruptcy or financial restructuring attorney of the year awards by several leading international financial organizations and publications, including a 2017 “Deal of the Year” Award by M&A Advisor. The awards collectively recognize success and excellence, expertise, service, achievement and innovation as chosen by industry peers.
Richard has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Since 2004, he holds a Martindale-Hubbell® “AV Preeminent” Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition, generated from evaluations by other members of the bar and the judiciary for legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, legal experience, and ethical standards. He has been selected by Super Lawyers® as a Super Lawyer based on peer recognition and professional achievement, representing the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Southern California, including annual selection since 2017 as a “Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyer” and selection as a 2024 and 2025 “Top 100 Southern California Super Lawyer”. He is also rated "superb" (10 out of 10) by AVVO, a leading independent attorney rating service.
Richard is a member of the International Network of Boutique and Independent Law Firms (INBLF), an invitation-only network of lawyers from single-discipline boutique law firms with the highest level of knowledge, experience, reputation, and credentials comparable or superior to what can be found at the highest-ranking full-service law firms.
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Licensed in Washington for 2 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 33 years
State: California
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP
1301 Dove Street, Suite 500, Newport Beach, CA, 92660
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Richard Howard Golubow's Reviews
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Excellent Expert Witness
I hired Mr. Golubow as an expert witness in a complicated legal malpractice case. He was thorough, knowledgeable and credible. He made an excellent presentation to the jury. I would hire Mr. Golubow again and regularly refer bankruptcy matters to him.
Richard Howard Golubow's Lawyer Endorsements
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Richard has been both my own and my firm's go-to resource for anything related to bankruptcy and insolvency for as long as I can remember. At BKCG, we consider him our "outside bankruptcy counsel" and unequivocally trust his knowledge and experience. We have referred several clients to him, and they all thank us for doing so and have been exceptionally pleased with the results."
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"I endorse this lawyer. His work is naturally complementary to the work I do, and his willingness to find creative solutions to debt problems short of a bankruptcy filing, combined with his intelligence, set him apart from his peers."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of working with Richard on a couple of matters. He brought assistance to a client of mine when another bankruptcy attorney had advised nothing could be done. Richard brings business experience to the table and the ability to think beyond the legal analysis."
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Mark Wilson
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Experience
Honors
2025
Selected as a 2025 “Top 50” Super Lawyer for Orange County, CA, Super Lawyers®
2025
Selected as a “Top 100” Super Lawyer for Southern California, Super Lawyers®
2024
Selected as a 2024 “Top 50” Super Lawyer for Orange County, CA, Super Lawyers®
2024
Selected as a “Top 100” Super Lawyer for Southern California, Super Lawyers®
2023
Selected as a 2023 “Top 50” Super Lawyer for Orange County, CA, Super Lawyers®
2022
Selected as a 2022 “Top 50” Super Lawyer for Orange County, CA, Super Lawyers®
2021
Selected as a 2021 “Top 50” Super Lawyer for Orange County, CA, Super Lawyers®
2020
Selected as a 2020 “Top 50” Super Lawyer for Orange County, CA, Super Lawyers®
2020
Bankruptcy/Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency/Reorganization Law, The Best Lawyers in America©
2020
AV Preeminent (5.0 out of 5.0) Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Selected as a 2019 “Top 50” Super Lawyer for Orange County, CA, Super Lawyers®
2019
AV Preeminent (5.0 out of 5.0) Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Bankruptcy/Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency/Reorganization Law, The Best Lawyers in America©
2018
Selected as a 2018 “Top 50” Super Lawyer for Orange County, CA, Super Lawyers®
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Global Award
2017
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine Law Award
2017
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, Lawyer International Magazine Award
2017
Professional Services (B-to-B) Deal of the Year Award, M&A Advisor
2017
Selected as a 2017 “Top 50” Super Lawyer for Orange County, CA, Super Lawyers®
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Excellence in Bankruptcy Law (USA), Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards
2016
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, M&A Today Magazine Global Award
2016
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Global Award
2016
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine Law Award
2016
Selected as a Super Lawyer in Southern California, Super Lawyers®
2015
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, Global Law Experts Award
2015
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, Finance Monthly Global Awards
2015
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, Corporate INTL Magazine Global Award
2015
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine Global Award
2015
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyer of the Year, Newport Beach, CA, Corporate LiveWire Global Award
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Selected as a Super Lawyer in Southern California, Super Lawyers®
2014
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyer of the Year, Newport Beach, CA, Corporate LiveWire Global Award
2014
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, ACQ (Acquisition Finance) Magazine Global Award
2014
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year in California, Corporate INTL Magazine
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Selected as a Super Lawyer in Southern California, Super Lawyers®
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Selected as a Super Lawyer in Southern California, Super Lawyers®
2012
Selected as a Super Lawyer in Southern California, Super Lawyers®
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Selected as a Super Lawyer in Southern California, Super Lawyers®
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Selected as a Rising Star in Southern California, Super Lawyers®
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Founder and Managing Partner, Winthrop Golubow Hollander, LLP
1995 - 2017
Founder and Managing Shareholder, Winthrop Couchot Professional Corporation
1994 - 1995
Associate Attorney, Lobel, Winthrop & Broker
1992 - 1994
Judicial Law Clerk, Honorable John J. Wilson, United States Bankruptcy Judge, Central District of California, Santa Ana Division
Associations
2024 - Present
Distressed Real Estate Symposium, American Bankruptcy InstituteAdvisory Board Member
2022 - Present
Orange County Bankruptcy ForumBoard of Directors
2019 - Present
California Bankruptcy ForumConference Co-Chair, Annual Insolvency Conference, May 2020
2014 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteAdvisory Board Member, Bankruptcy Battleground West
2013 - Present
American Bankruptcy Institute, Bankruptcy Litigation CommitteeAttorney Member
2013 - Present
American Bankruptcy Institute, Asset Sales CommitteeAttorney Member
2013 - Present
International Network of Boutique and Independent Law FirmsMember
2012 - Present
International Network of Boutique and Independent Law FirmsAttorney Member
2012 - Present
ProVisorsMember
2000 - Present
Turnaround Management AssociationAttorney Member
1995 - Present
Financial Lawyers ConferenceAttorney Member
1992 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy SectionAttorney Member
2018 - 2019
California Bankruptcy ForumEducation Co-Chair, Annual Insolvency Conference, May 2019
2012 - 2013
National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - 2012
California Bankruptcy ForumEducation Co-Chair, Annual Insolvency Conference, May 2012
2010 - 2011
Bankruptcy Law 360Editorial Advisory Board
Education
1992
Southwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
State University of New York, Albany
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2025
American Bankruptcy Institute's Distressed Real Estate Symposium
Distressed Retail & Real Estate: Rebound or Reckoning?
2024
The Knowledge Group Webcast
Insights into Commercial Tenant Bankruptcy: Lease Rejection, Damage Claims, and Legal Obligations for Landlords
2024
Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
Do's and Don’ts to Obtain Use of Cash Collateral and DIP Financing
2024
American Bankruptcy Institute's Distressed Real Estate Symposium
Investor Perspectives and Panel Discussions
2023
The Knowledge Group Webcast
Chapter 11 Corporate Bankruptcy Reorganizations: Leases and Executory Contracts
2023
Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
Worlds Collide–When Integrated Estate Planning Meets Bankruptcy
2023
California Bankruptcy Forum 35th Annual Insolvency Conference
The Judges Roundtable Roulette
2023
American Bankruptcy Institute's Annual Bankruptcy Battleground West Conference
Tales from the Crypto: How Scary Is It Going to Get?
2022
Corporate LiveWire
Bankruptcy & Restructuring 2022/23 Virtual Round Table
2022
Corporate LiveWire
Bankruptcy & Restructuring 2022 Virtual Round Table
2022
California Receivers Forum Loyola IX Conference
Using Receiverships to Manage, Operate, Restructure and Sell Going Concerns
2021
American Bankruptcy Institute's Bankruptcy Battleground West Virtual Conference
Technology Issues: Crash Course
2020
Financier Worldwide Magazine
Special Report Q&A: COVID-19-challeges in distressed debt and liability management
2020
CRE Radio & TV
Bankruptcy Issues in a Coronavirus World
2020
Corporate LiveWire
Bankruptcy & Restructuring 2020 Virtual Round Table
2020
Consilien Video Education
Navigating What Comes Next: Should Your Organization File for Bankruptcy
2019
The Knowledge Group Webcast, June 13, 2019
Navigating the Bankruptcy Process for Limited Liability Companies (LLCs): Significant Considerations in 2019
2018
Orange County Bar Association, Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section
Bankruptcy Essentials Every Lawyer Should Know
2018
California Bankruptcy Forum 30th Annual Insolvency Conference
The Travails of the Western Homestead-Section 724 and Priority Non-Dischargeable Debt
2017
The Knowledge Group Webcast
UCC Article 9: Navigating Secured Transactions in 2017 and Beyond
2017
Orange County Bar Association, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section
Chapter 11–Recent Developments and Confirmation Issues
2017
Harvard Business School Association of Orange County-Leadership Series
The Anatomy of a Successful Award Winning Out-of-Court Restructuring
2017
Corporate LiveWire
Bankruptcy & Restructuring
2017
American Bankruptcy Institute's 25th Annual Bankruptcy Battleground West Conference
A Penny for Your Thoughts: Insights into the Professional Retention and Compensation Process
2016
The Knowledge Group Webcast
Receiverships, Assignments and Other Bankruptcy Alternatives: What’s the Best Way Out?
2016
Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute Summer Conference
Commercial Bankruptcy, Workouts and the Valuation Process
2016
Financier Worldwide Magazine
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Roundtable
2016
Financier Worldwide Magazine
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Annual Review
2015
Your Money Talks Radio Show, host Jerry Slusiewicz
Corporate Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring
2015
Your Money Talks Radio Show
Corporate Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring
2015
The Exit Coach Network (exitcoachnetwork.com)
Corporate Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring
2015
Financier Worldwide Magazine
Bankruptcy in the Americas Roundtable
2015
Financier Worldwide Magazine
Bankruptcy & Restructuring Annual Review
2015
Corporate LiveWire
Bankruptcy & Restructuring 2015
2015
California Receivers Forum Loyola VI Conference
Comparative Analysis of Receiverships, Bankruptcies and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
2014
Financier Worldwide Magazine
Bankruptcy in the Americas Roundtable
2014
Commercial Real Estate Radio (creradio.com)
Commercial Real Estate Bankruptcy – What You Need to Know
2014
Commercial Real Estate Radio (creradio.com)
Investing in Distressed Real Property in Bankruptcy
2013
California Bankruptcy Forum 25th Annual Insolvency Conference
War of the Roses, The Impact of Divorce Proceedings on Business and Personal Bankruptcy Cases
2013
American Bankruptcy Institute's 25th Annual Winter Leadership Conference
But I Thought We Were Safe: Are Priority Claims and Legacy Employee Liabilities at Risk in a 363 Sale?
2012
National Asian Pacific American Bar Association 24th Annual Convention
The Good, the Bad and the Reality of Receiverships
2012
Financier Worldwide Magazine
US Bankruptcy Roundtable
2011
Webinar
Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan Strategies: Debt Reinstatement and Indubitable Equivalent; Strategies for Debtors, Lenders and Creditors Proposing or Opposing a Plan of Reorganization
2010
Financier Worldwide Magazine
US Bankruptcy Roundtable
2009
Financier Worldwide Magazine
US Automotive Sector Roundtable
2009
California Bankruptcy Forum 21st Annual Insolvency Conference
Planning for and Surviving the First Weeks of a Turnaround
Publications
2025
Thomson Reuters
Local Bankruptcy Rules: California (C.D. Cal.), a Practice Note summarizing selected local rules of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
2024
Thomson Reuters
Local Bankruptcy Rules: California (C.D. Cal.), a Practice Note summarizing selected local rules of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
2023
Thomson Reuters
Local Bankruptcy Rules: California (C.D. Cal.), a Practice Note summarizing selected local rules of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
2022
Thomson Reuters
Local Bankruptcy Rules: California (C.D. Cal.), a Practice Note summarizing selected local rules of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
2022
Corporate LiveWire Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert Guide
Fundamental Business Principles to Thrive and Avoid Financial Distress
2021
Thomson Reuters
Local Bankruptcy Rules: California (C.D. Cal.), a Practice Note summarizing selected local rules of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
2020
Orange County Business Journal
Plan Don’t Panic! How Your Business Can Survive and Thrive Post-Covid-19
2020
Thomson Reuters
Local Bankruptcy Rules: California (C.D. Cal.), a Practice Note summarizing selected local rules of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
2019
Financier Worldwide Magazine
Make-Whole Premium Claims Under the US Bankruptcy Code
2019
Corporate LiveWire Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert Guide
Cannabis-Related Bankruptcies to Remain in a Haze, Pending Appeals
2019
Corporate LiveWire
Bankruptcy & Restructuring 2019 Virtual Round Table
2019
Orange County Business Journal
A Debtor Need Not Be Broke to Reorganize Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
2019
Thomson Reuters
Local Bankruptcy Rules: California (C.D. Cal.), a Practice Note summarizing selected local rules of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
2018
Corporate LiveWire
Bankruptcy & Restructuring 2018 Virtual Round Table
2018
Corporate LiveWire Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert Guide
Safe No More: US Supreme Court Holds that a Financial Institution Conduit Does Not Provide “Safe Harbor” Protection for Securities-Related Transfers Under the Bankruptcy Code
2018
Orange County Business Journal
Borrower Beware of the Loan Forbearance Agreement
2018
Thomson Reuters
Local Bankruptcy Rules: California (C.D. Cal.), a Practice Note summarizing selected local rules of the US Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
2017
Orange County Business Journal
Borrowing From or Lending to Your Business-Owners Beware
2017
Corporate LiveWire Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert Guide
Is US Retail Doomed
2016
Orange County Business Journal
Corporate Principles for Thriving and Avoiding Bankruptcy
2016
Corporate LiveWire Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert Guide
Delaware Bankruptcy Courts Reject Attempts to Work Around Baker Botts
2015
Corporate LiveWire Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert Guide
Use of the Common Interest Doctrine in Bankruptcy Cases
2014
Orange County Business Journal
Strategic Alternatives for Financially Troubled or Distressed Companies
Languages
English