Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Jeffrey P. "Jeff" Nolan
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Nolan has substantial experience litigating tort, contract, and business disputes. He has successfully litigated numerous jury trials in state and federal courts as well as federal appeals before the Sixth and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeal.
Mr. Nolan also has substantial experience representing unsecured creditors, trustees, and creditors' committees in chapter 11 and chapter 7 cases. He has prosecuted litigation to recover debtor assets in district courts and bankruptcy courts throughout the country, including prosecuting breach of fiduciary duty and tort claims as well as fraudulent transfer and other avoidance actions.
Mr. Nolan has defended numerous corporations and individuals in avoidance claims and business disputes in state and federal court, including Holiday Inn, Paxton Automotive Industries, Lippert Components and Tyson Foods.
Mr. Nolan was named to the 2018 and 2019 editions of U.S. News & World’s Report’s Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Bankruptcy Litigation, and was previously selected to Thomson Reuters’s “Super Lawyer Rising Stars.” He is admitted to practice in California.
Overview
Los Angeles, California
- University of the Pacific, J.D., graduated 1991
- Providence College, B.A., graduated 1986
- California, 1992
- Los Angeles County - Settlement officer
Los Angeles, California
- California, 1992
- Los Angeles County - Settlement officer
- University of the Pacific, J.D., graduated 1991
- Providence College, B.A., graduated 1986
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:
- Commercial Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
Awards:
- Super Lawyers: Named a "Rising Star"
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Circuit City Stores
Counsel to the creditors' committee in chapter 11 cases of Circuit City Stores.
- Wet Seal
Counsel to the creditors' of Wet Seal in its chapter 11 case.
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