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Frank Merola is a partner in Stroock’s Financial Restructuring Group and has more than 25 years of experience in business reorganization and bankruptcy. Mr. Merola has advised debtors, creditors, acquirers and equity holders in both Chapter 11 and out-of-court restructurings across a range of industries. He also focuses his practice on the representation of ad hoc and official creditor committees and equity holders. Prior clients include Sirius Satellite Radio, Harbinger Capital Partner...

Mr. Davidson has a national practice in bankruptcy reorganizations and out-of-court restructurings. He has frequently served as lead counsel representing both public and private business entities in a variety of industries. In addition, Mr. Davidson commonly represents hedge funds and other significant holders of securities in connection with complex chapter 11 reorganizations and workouts, and has handled many insolvency-related sales and acquisitions. He is a fellow of the American College ...

Steven M. Goldsobel is a former federal prosecutor and the founder of the Law Offices of Steven Goldsobel, based in Los Angeles, California. He previously served as a partner in the White Collar Crime Practice Group and Trial Department of the international law firm McDermott, Will & Emery. His background as a federal prosecutor provides valuable insight when counseling and representing individuals and organizations facing criminal investigations, indictments, and related enforcement acti...

Prior to founding Glennon and Associates APC, Brian Glennon was a senior partner at Latham & Watkins, one of the world's most prestigious law firms, where he worked for nearly 25 years. He has achieved complete defense verdicts at trial on claims exceeding $2.5 billion. Leading publications, including Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Law 360, The Daily Journal, Los Angeles Magazine, Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America and the American Registry consistently have recognized his significa...

Ryan Iwasaka is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ryan practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan Iwasaka since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ryan Iwasaka is held by other lawyers.

Erika Contreras is a partner at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP and focuses her practice on catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and motor carrier liability cases. Licensed in California and Nevada, Ms. Contreras has obtained millions of dollars in awards for her clients, including many seven-figure and eight-figure verdicts and settlements. Some of Ms. Contreras results include: Casillas v. Landstar Ranger, Inc : Ms. Contreras was part of the trial team that obtained a $34,555,220 jury...

Jesse A. Cripps is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jesse A. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse A. Cripps since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jesse A. Cripps is held by other lawyers.

Timi Hallem is a partner in Manatt’s Los Angeles office and a member of the real estate practice group. With over 30 years of real estate law experience, she has earned a reputation as the lawyer to whom clients turn with their most challenging projects. Timi’s practice covers all aspects of real property and hotel ownership and development, including acquisition, entitlement, development, financing, leasing and disposition. She has a depth of experience in all types of real estat...

Mr. Pomerantz has substantial experience representing debtors, unsecured creditors, secured creditors, trustees, and creditors' committees in chapter 11 reorganization cases, chapter 7 cases, and in related litigation in both state and federal court. Mr. Pomerantz also has an active creditors' committee practice, having represented the creditors' committees in Glazed Investments (Krispy Kreme), Commissary Operations, Tom's Foods, Empire Beef and Souper Salad. Mr. Pomerantz's practice is gener...

Stu Tobisman focuses his practice on estate and tax planning for individual clients and on the administration of estates and trusts. His clients include prominent individuals in industry, commerce and entertainment, as well as individuals, banks, and trust companies acting in fiduciary capacities. He also advises owners of closely held businesses in connection with estate and tax-planning matters. Known for his technical abilities and personable approach, Stu enjoys helping his clients identi...