Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Litigation - Bankruptcy
Robert B. Orgel
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Mr. Orgel has had lead responsibility in chapter 11 cases representing public and private companies, creditors' committees, and trustees. Mr. Orgel also frequently consults with companies doing business with troubled businesses in and out of bankruptcy. Mr. Orgel is a graduate of Rutgers College and received his J.D. from UCLA. Mr. Orgel is a periodic lecturer on bankruptcy issues. He holds an AV Preeminent Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest recognition for ethical standards and legal ability; has been named a "Super Lawyer" in the field of Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights every year since 2005 in a peer survey conducted by Law & Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles magazine, an honor bestowed on only 5% of Southern California attorneys; and has been named in Best Lawyers in America every year since 2010 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Mr. Orgel is admitted to practice in California.
Overview
Los Angeles, California
- University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1981
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, B.A., graduated 1977
- California, 1981
- United States District Court
Los Angeles, California
- California, 1981
- University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1981
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, B.A., graduated 1977
- United States District Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, Los Angeles (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
Awards:
- Super Lawyers: Recognized in 2005-2020 editions for Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Adelphia Communications
Counsel to the creditors’ committee of Adelphia Communications in its chapter 11 case.
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