$ 565-565 per hour
Michael StJames
About Michael
Biography
Since 1980, my practice has been limited to Business Bankruptcy. I regularly represent Debtors in Chapter 11 cases, and ordinarily confirm Plans of Reorganization. I represent creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency cases. I also represent landlords, including a NYSE REIT, in bankruptcy cases throughout the country. I pride myself on innovative strategies and responsiveness.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
60%
46 years | 250 cases
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
40%
46 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
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Licensed in California for 45 years
State: California
Acquired: 1980
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael StJames
155 Montgomery St #1004, San Francisco, CA, 94104
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, California State Bar
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1988
Board Certified: Business Bankruptcy,
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Owner, St. James Law
1980 - Present
Law Clerk, United States Bankruptcy Court
1988 - 2000
, Rosenblum, Parish & Isaacs PC
Associations
2000 - 2007
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
Education
1977
University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law
J.D.
1977
St John's College-Annapolis
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2007
Quarterly Meeting
How the East Was Won: Forum Shopping and Bankruptcy
2007
Insolvency Law Section Webinar
"New Adventures in Fee Collection -- Drafting and Enforcing Attorneys Fee Clauses in Bankrutpcy Cases After Travelers
2006
Commerical Law and Bankruptcy Section
"Corrupt Judges or Opportunistic Attorneys: Should Big Companies be Able to Choose Their Bankruptcy Court?
2005
Monthly Meeting
Tormenting Commercial Landlords with Bankruptcy: How Much Is Enough?
Publications
2006
American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review
Are Letters of Credit Covered by the Landlord's Cap?
2005
Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law
Why Bad Things Happen in Large Chapter 11 Cases: Some Thoughts About Courting Failure
2005
California Bankruptcy Journal
Terminating Transmutation: Is there an Alternative to Divorce When One Spouse Becomes Insolvent?
2003
California Bankruptcy Journal
Oldden, Letters of Credit and Section 502(b)(6)
2001
California Bankruptcy Journal
Landlord Beware: Will a Security Deposit Survive a Bankrutpcy?