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I am an AV-rated attorney and a Northern California Super Lawyer. I have also been voted the "Best Attorney" in North Lake Tahoe & Truckee by my local community. I take a realistic look at legal and business disputes and find efficient results for my clients. I spent several years gaining legal experience in large law firms, where I traveled extensively practicing in many jurisdictions and courtrooms. I use my diverse experience to benefit my Porter Simon clients, the Truckee community, and many local communities in the surrounding Sierra region.
My practice spans from transactional work for residential real estate, HOAs, time-share, and related associations, commercial real estate developments, construction loans, short-term rental permitting and issues, corporate formation, asset sales and acquisitions, to litigation matters requiring mediation, arbitration, and multi-day trials. I represent corporate, institutional, and individual clients across several industries, from financial institutions and publicly traded and middle market energy companies to RV park owners and luxury cruise tour operators. I have also litigated individual and class action consumer finance-focused litigation claims under federal and state consumer protection statutes.
My insolvency expertise includes corporate restructuring under chapter 11, out-of-court workouts, representing chapter 7 trustee in complex litigation, advising management and officers regarding fiduciary duties, and all types of adversary proceedings. After demonstrating the requisite litigation experience and passing two exams, I was certified by the American Board of Certification in both consumer bankruptcy and business bankruptcy.
Pro bono work is important to me. I recently received the Donald E. Cordova Distinguished Service Award from the Faculty of Federal Advocates and Colorado's Chief Bankruptcy Judge Michael E. Romero for pro bono efforts defending non-dischargeability bankruptcy cases for indigent debtors.
My clients benefit from my knowledge of emerging business trends and their day-to-day operational and financial issues. I am an elected board member for local and national organizations, hold executive positions on several committees, and frequently speak at conferences and publish articles.
If I cannot assist you, I can find someone that will. Each case is different, and the key is to efficiently understand each client's goals and finding the path to reach them. Outside of the office, I enjoy kayaking, snowboarding, and hiking.
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Acquired: 2011
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 2011
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State: California
Acquired: 2008
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State: Nevada
Acquired: 2007
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40200 Truckee Airport Rd # 1, Truckee, CA, 96161
27 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Bright, experienced and extremely talented
Ethan is an outstanding attorney. He is a tremendously hard worker and extremely knowledgeable in his areas of practice. He also has an outstanding ability to identify and focus on areas of significance and to craft creative, ingenious, and successful resolutions to whatever issues he is addressin...
Posted by Mike | July 03, 2025
Highly Recommend – Outstanding Integrity and Support
Ethan Birnberg was incredibly professional, responsive, and generous with his time. We reached out to him on short notice regarding a time-sensitive matter, and he went out of his way to accommodate us. Although the situation changed unexpectedly, we were very impressed by his integrity and professio...
Posted by Patrick | June 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended!!!
Ethan was great to work with! He was always on task and extremely knowledgeable. Very professional and on time every time.
Posted by Ayme | June 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Outstanding Legal Counsel
I had the pleasure of working with Ethan Birnberg on a complex bankruptcy matter involving the representation of the Unsecured Creditors’ Committee, and I can confidently say he is one of the most knowledgeable and effective attorneys I’ve encountered in this space. Ethan brings a deep understandi...
Posted by Karen and Rick | October 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business
Outstanding Representation and Personal Attention
We are thrilled to write this review for Ethan Birnberg, our family's exceptional partner in business and real estate endeavors. His extensive knowledge and strategic approach in these areas have given us great confidence and instilled a deep trust in his unparalleled skill set. From the outset of...
"I 100% endorse Mr. Birnberg. I have known him for over 10 years. He is one of the smartest, most hard working and diligent advocates I have ever met. I recommend Ethan as counsel to anyone or any business who may need assistance in his practice area(s)/expertise. You will not be disappointed."
Class action lawyer
2024
2024 "Best Attorney" in Truckee & North Lake Tahoe, Sierra Sun (voted by local community)
2024
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2023
2023 "Best Attorney" in Truckee & North Lake Tahoe, Sierra Sun (voted by local community)
2023
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Northern California Super Lawyers
2020
Northern California Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers
2018
Donald E. Cordova Distinguished Service Award, Faculty of Federal Advocates and Chief Judge Michael E. Romero
2018
Certified Consumer Specialist, American Board of Certification
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers
2015
Certfied Business Bankruptcy Lawyer, American Board of Certification
2014
Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Colorado Super Lawyers
2019 - Present
Attorney, Porter Simon PC
2010 - 2019
Attorney, Ballard Spahr LLP
2010 - 2019
Attorney, Lindquist & Vennum
2008 - 2010
Attorney, Holland & Hart LLP
2007 - 2008
, Hale Lane Peek Dennison & Howard
2007 - 2007
Chambers of Honorable Barry T. Moskowitz, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
2006 - 2006
, Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara
2018 - Present
International Insolvency InstituteNextGen Executive Committee Member
2017 - Present
TMA Global NextGen Membership CommitteeCo-chair
2017 - Present
Wyoming Bankruptcy Court Local Rules CommitteeMember
2016 - Present
International Insolvency InstituteNext Generation Leadership Program - Class V Inductee
2015 - Present
National Conference of Bankruptcy JudgesNext Generation Program - Inductee
Member
Member
Member
Fellow
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 representation
Chapter 11 Commitee Representation
Chapter 11 Trustee Representation
Chapter 7 Debtor and Creditor Litigation
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Litigation, Chapter 7 Trustee Representation
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Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2022
2021-2022 Legal Update: Homeowner Association and Timeshare Laws, Short-term Rentals, SB9 Construction and Housing Developments
2022
2021-2022 Legal Update: Homeowner Association and Timeshare Laws, Short-term Rentals, SB9 Construction and Housing Developments
2020
2020 Legal Update: Arbitration, Easements, and AB 5 (Classification of Employees)
2020
2020 Legal Update: Arbitration, Easements, and AB 5 (Classification of Employees)
2018
2015
A Fresh Start with Low Oil Prices, or Deja Vu All Over Again in Bankruptcy?
2013
Creditor Rights, Proofs of Claims, Rejection Damages, and Landlord and Tenant Issues
2013
May 2013 Bankruptcy Case Law Update
2012
Bankruptcy: Minimizing Surprise and Maximizing Recovery
2010
When Tenant or Landlord Files Bankruptcy
2022
2022
2021
2021
2020
2020
2020
2019
2019
2019
2018
2018
2016
2015
2010
English
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