James I. Stang

James I. Stang


Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

Recognized since 2015

Los Angeles, California

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Litigation - Bankruptcy

Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
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Mr. Stang, a founding partner of the firm, has broad experience in bankruptcy reorganization. He has represented more than thirteen creditors' committees involving survivors of sexual abuse. Mr. Stang has lectured and written extensively on both bankruptcy and receivership issues. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley and received his J.D. from Hastings College of Law, where he was editor in chief of Hastings International and Comparative Law Review. He holds an AV Peer Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest recognition for ethical standards and legal ability; has been named "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 was selected by Best Lawyers in America. In 2010, the Century City Bar Association named him "Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year" and in 2011 he was inducted as a fellow into the American College of Bankruptcy. Mr. Stang is admitted to practice in California.

Location
  • 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 13th Floor
    Los Angeles, CA 90067-4003
Education
  • University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1980
  • University of California Berkeley, B.A., graduated 1977
Bar Admissions
  • California, 1980
Affiliations
  • American College of Bankruptcy - Fellow
  • Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum Board of Directors - Member

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Los Angeles (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Super Lawyers: Recognized in 2005-2020 editions for Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights
  • Century City Bar Association: Named Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year in 2011
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy

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