Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Ira D. Kharasch
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Kharasch has significant experience as lead counsel representing debtors, creditors' committees, and other constituencies in chapter 11 corporate reorganizations and out-of-court workouts, and has a proven track record of confirming both creditor and debtor chapter 11 plans of reorganization. He has also been a longstanding member of the firm’s management committee.
Mr. Kharasch is a graduate of the University of Illinois and received his J.D. from UCLA. He holds an AV Preeminent Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest recognition for ethical standards and legal ability, and has been named a “Super Lawyer” in the field of Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights in a peer survey conducted by Law & Politics and the publisher of Los Angeles Magazine. He was also listed in the 2018 and 2019 editions of Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Mr. Kharasch is admitted to practice in California, New York and Alaska.
Overview
Los Angeles, California
- University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1982
- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, B.A., graduated 1977
- California, 1983
- Alaska, 1983
- New York, 2011
- Alabama - Supreme Court
Los Angeles, California
- California, 1983
- Alaska, 1983
- New York, 2011
- University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1982
- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, B.A., graduated 1977
- Alabama - Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awards:
- Chambers USA: Ranked in 2017-2019 editions for Bankruptcy and Restructuring
- Super Lawyers: Listed in 2007-2009 and 2014-2020 editions for Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Forbes Energy Services
Lead counsel to Forbes Energy Services in its chapter 11 case.
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