Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Commercial Litigation
Michael P. Weisberg
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Michael counsels clients who have business disputes in multiple industries, with a particular emphasis in the apparel, entertainment, food and financial sectors. Michael started his career working at a top Los Angeles bankruptcy firm where he represented chapter 11 debtors and chapter 7 trustees. He then left firm practice to act as general counsel and CEO of a struggling apparel company. Utilizing his bankruptcy experience, he successfully navigated that company through bankruptcy and guided it through its reorganization into a top brand. While in the private sector, Michael co-founded two apparel companies as well as a factoring business for clients across several industries in need of asset-based lending. Acting as general counsel for those companies, Michael handled disputes ranging from breach of contract actions to bankruptcy. Michael’s background allows him to bring unique business and legal perspectives while serving client needs.
Practice Areas
Commercial Bankruptcy & Insolvency
Commercial Collection, Creditor’s Rights & Remedies
Commercial Litigation
Corporate & Business
Dispute Resolution & Mediation
Trustee & Fiduciary Practice
Retail
Industries
Apparel & Fashion
Banking & Finance
Retail
Entertainment & New Media
Overview
- Georgetown University, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1990
- University of California - San Diego, BA, graduated 1987
- California, 1990
- Young Presidents Organization - Golden West Chapter - Board Member 2006-2010
- Superior Court of the State of California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the State of California
- California, 1990
- Young Presidents Organization - Golden West Chapter - Board Member 2006-2010
- Georgetown University, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1990
- University of California - San Diego, BA, graduated 1987
- Superior Court of the State of California
- United States District Court, Central District of California
- United States District Court, Southern District of California
- United States Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the State of California
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
News & Media
Publications
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