Woodland Hills California Bankruptcy Attorney
Los Angeles Bankruptcy Lawyer
Andrew Goodman
With 25 years of bankruptcy experience representing debtors, creditors, and having developed strong relationships with trustees and credibility with Bankruptcy Judges, I am a skilled Woodland Hills Bankruptcy attorney who can provide exceptional economic solutions to struggling companies or individuals based on a win/win philosophy.
Contact my office today if you are a debtor or creditor who needs legal assistance with any of the following:
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Assignments for Benefit of Creditors
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Insolvency
- Asset Planning
- Work-outs
- Transactional Matters
- Court Protection
In 2007 after 23 years with 2 law firms and 10 years as a partner, I started my own practice. My clients work with me, not secretaries or paralegals, and get the benefit of my substantial experience, my relationships with Judges, Bankruptcy Trustees and referral sources--yet don't pay the high prices charged by big firms. I am licensed to practice in California, Nevada and New York and through my involvement in the American Bar Association, have relationships with firms across the country.
My practice includes representation of debtors, creditors, and trustee's in Chapter 7 & Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, representation of Creditors' Committees in Chapter 11, prosecution and defense of lawsuits in the Bankruptcy Courts, asset planning advice, assignments for benefit of creditors, and receiverships. In addition to individuals who need to file a personal chapter 7 case, I represent companies such as restaurants, manufacturers, food service providers, professional service firms, Landlord transportation companies, construction companies, entertainment companies, and technology companies. My practice covers Santa Barbara through downtown Los Angeles, including Encino, Woodland Hills, Simi Valley, Valencia, Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard, Malibu, Santa Monica, and West Los Angeles.
If you or someone you know needs the assistance of an experienced Woodland Hills Bankruptcy lawyer, call Andrew Goodman today at 866-435-1673, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule a free consultation.
Practice Areas and Legal Definitions
Chapter 7 Debtor Bankruptcy:
Chapter 7 cases are commonly referred to as straight bankruptcy or liquidation cases, and may be filed by an individual, corporation, or a partnership. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy case does not involve the filing of a plan of repayment as in Chapter 13. Instead, the bankruptcy trustee gathers and sells the debtor's nonexempt assets and uses the proceeds of such assets to pay holders of claims (creditors) in accordance with the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. Part of the debtor's property may be subject to liens and mortgages that pledge the property to other creditors. In addition, the Bankruptcy Code will allow the debtor to keep certain "exempt" property; but a trustee will liquidate the debtor's remaining assets. Accordingly, potential debtors should realize that the filing of a petition under Chapter 7 may result in the loss of property.
Chapter 11 Debtor Bankruptcy:
Chapter 11 is typically used for business bankruptcies and restructuring. It is not commonly used by individual consumers since it is far more complex and expensive to pursue. It allows businesses to reorganize themselves, giving them an opportunity to restructure debt and get out from under certain burdensome leases and contracts. Typically a business is allowed to continue to operate while it is in Chapter 11, although it does so under the supervision of the Bankruptcy Court and its appointees.
If you or someone you know needs the assistance of an experienced Woodland Hills Bankruptcy lawyer, call Andrew Goodman today at 866-435-1673, or use the contact form provided on this site to schedule a free consultation.
ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Law Offices of Andrew Goodman
21650 Oxnard Street, Suite 500
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: 866-435-1673
Hours: M-F, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Services provided after-hours
MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:
Attorney Andrew Goodman
- Jurisdictions Attorney is Licensed in: California (all districts); Nevada and New York
- Date Admitted to the Bar: CA-1984; NY-1988; NV-1992
- Colleges Attended, Degree & Year Graduated: Pitzer College, BA, 1981; Loyola Law School, JD, 1984
- Professional Memberships & Achievements: American Bar Association; American Bankruptcy Institute; National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges; Los Angeles Bar Association, San Fernando Valley Bar Association; Chair, Bankruptcy Committee, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section of the LA County Bar Association; Vice-Chair – Executive Committee-Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section; Chair-Pro Bono Committee/Business Bankruptcy Section of Business Section of ABA; UCLA Extension Professor – Creditor Rights in Bankruptcy; LA Valley College Paralegal Program – Introduction to Bankruptcy; Los Angeles Magazine Super Lawyer – 2007, 2008 and 2009.
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