El Dorado County Bankruptcy Lawyers

Private Practitioner Robert Thorn (SBN #97895) is a sole practitioner and proprietor of The Law Office of Robert C. Thorn. He was formerly a partner with Kimball, Tirey & St. John, LLP. in that firm's Commercial Landlord Tenant Practice. His practice areas include lease-related matters, Commercial Purchase Sales Agreements, Commercial Owner Association matters, Business Transactions, and Creditors Rights Bankruptcy Practice. Educational & Employment History • J.D. California Western SOL (1980) • Admitted California Bar (May 1981) • Partner with law firm (1995- 2023) • Rated AV Pre-eminent by Martindale Hubbell (1995 to present) • Who's Who in American law • Have represented...

John Church has focused on bankruptcy law since graduating from law school in 2004. He’s a strong advocate of consumer rights and a firm believer in the fresh start policy behind our bankruptcy laws. He concentrates on spreading the good news about bankruptcy through his blog and law practice. His firm specializes in representing consumers in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. Mr. Church attended the University of New Mexico, majoring in Latin American Studies, and later the Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco.  He is a member of the California Bar Association, the...

San Diego Bankruptcy Attorney Michael G. Doan earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from the California Western School of Law after graduating from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor of Accountancy, getting departmental honors, and minoring in Philosophy. Michael is admitted to the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the San Diego County Bar Association as well as the North County Bar Association. Michael concentrates his practice solely on Bankruptcy Law and is a Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law issued by the American Board of Certification. He is only one of eleven such attorneys in California. Michael...

Highly experienced in commercial litigation and general corporate matters. Has been both partner in AM Law 50 law firm and General Counsel of corporation. Great courtroom, negotiation and client relation skills.

Michael Reed is an accomplished and compassionate lawyer and an associate at Watton Law Group.

Mr. Duncan has over 20 years experience following areas: Immigration Law, Estate Planning and Probate, Bankruptcy/Debt Relief, and Family Law Gregory S. Duncan earned his law degree from the University of San Diego and was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2000.

For over 25 years our law firm has successfully represented businesses and individuals in chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases.

I have a successful business litigation and civil appellate practice. I also represent both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. I represent individuals and businesses in Chapter 11 reorganizations. I also represent both plaintiffs and defendants in bankruptcy adversary proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California and the Eastern District of California.

Christopher J. Jackson is a bankruptcy attorney with offices in Monterey, Salinas & Hollister California. He prides himself on providing compassionate, efficient and cost-effective bankruptcy services for his clients. He helps his clients obtain a "Fresh Start" through the elimination of debts/creditors, the preservation of assets, and the reduction of stress! Contact me today for a Free Consultation - Chris Jackson

I am Catherine Christiansen, and for over 28 years, I have dedicated my career to assisting individuals in navigating the complexities of bankruptcy and tax debt relief as a solo practitioner. My journey into law began while I was a single mom attending law school, a period during which I experienced firsthand the pressures of living with debt. During my time in Southern California, I found solace in surfing, and now residing in Northern California, I am living my lifelong passion for horses. To enhance my clients' understanding of their cases, I developed the 'Next Step Manual.' This guide breaks down...

Benjamin Shein is the founder of Shein Law Group. His practice focuses on business litigation, bankruptcy law and bankruptcy-related litigation. Benjamin has varied experience representing debtors, creditors and trustees in a variety of bankruptcy cases and related litigation.

Mr. Guenther’s practice concentrates on commercial litigation and related bankruptcy matters, with a particular focus on problems affecting lenders and financial institutions, banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, public agencies and individual lenders and investors, as well as developers, homeowners’ associations, contractors, and design professionals. Mr. Guenther was admitted to the bar in 1986, attended University of California – Northridge (A.B. 1983), and received his legal education at University of California – Davis (J.D. 1986). Mr. Guenther has served on the Bankruptcy Liaison Committee for the Northern District of California. Mr. Guenther is a member of the California State...

AV rated by peers for the highest standard of legal ability and ethics. Certified specialist in Bankruptcy law by the California Star Bar Board of Legal Specialization. Representing debtors, creditors and trustees in Bankruptcy since 1990. I work hard for my clients.

I am a California native originally from the San Joaquin Valley. I graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1970 where I studied Political Science. In 1975, after 3 years of world travel I formed an import clothing business. It included a Santa Barbara retail store and for 25 years operated as a national wholesale outlet. I took part in the management of the business and the design and distribution of the products. My duties included national and international travel, meeting with customers and vendors, as well as dealing with international banking and import/export requirements. The company...

When a new bankruptcy law went into effect in 2005, Ike quickly immersed himself in the new law, and was selected by NACBA as one of a handful of trainers to educate over 3000 attorneys on how to practice under the new law. "The new law put up a number of roadblocks to keep working people from getting a fresh start," Ike says with passion in his voice. "But we have learned to work with the new law, and are achieving excellent results for our clients." Ike and his wife Margaret, a retired special education teacher, live in...

John Rounds is a founding partner in our firm. He has focused on the following practice areas: Bankruptcy and Consumer Advocacy Law: John has helped thousands of personal and business Bankruptcy Clients. Mr. Rounds has a 20+ year reputation for helping working people and small companies through the most difficult times to get a financial "fresh start". Options include the complete discharge, structured payments or other negotiated settlement of the most problematic claims. Business Law: John's years as a transactional attorney and personal history in buying and selling businesses, results in a prospective...

Daniel A. Higson is a principal with Hathaway, Perrett, Webster, Powers, Chrisman & Gutierrez. He has practiced law in Ventura County for over 40 years in the areas of Civil Litigation, Business Law, Trusts & Estates, Probate and Personal Injury. However, his primary emphasis has been representing creditors and debtors in bankruptcy cases.

Daniel has practiced extensively in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, in Santa Barbara, San Fernando Valley, Riverside and Santa Ana Divisions. He is admitted to practice in the US District Court, as well as the State Courts of California....

Rose Stepanyan has worked extensively in the area of Personal Injury for over seven years. Rose graduated from Whittier Law School and dived into the Personal Injury field to fight on behalf of ordinary people and pursue individuals who have caused harm. While in law school, Rose worked at the Lamoreaux Justice Center under the supervision of a Superior Court Judge where she conducted legal research and drafted memoranda. Rose also helped children with disabilities at the Special Education Clinic at Whittier Law School by attending IEP meetings at various school districts and advocating for their rights. Rose passionately advocates for...

Giovanni Orantes is seasoned in domestic and cross-border bankruptcy proceedings, having assisted parties to insolvencies ranging from liquidations and restructurings of numerous middle market businesses to leading mega cases. His representation of creditor committees as well as of debtors-in-possession has versed him in how the dynamics of committee representation may enhance the possibility of reorganization to maximize recoveries.

Mr. Orantes has represented creditors, debtors, assets purchasers, litigants and other parties-in-interest in proceedings in bankruptcy court in Arizona, Delaware, California, New York and Texas, among other states. He has more than a decade of experience representing corporate interests in bankruptcy...

Prior to founding Grigoryan Law Firm, attorney Hayk Grigoryan gained extensive experience at two reputable Los Angeles law firms, specializing in commercial litigation, foreclosure defense and real estate litigation.

Mr. Grigoryan earned his LL.M. Degree (Master’s Degree) in Tax Law from University of Washington School of Law.

Hayk is an active member of the California Bar Association and admitted to practice law before all Courts in California. He is also fluent in Armenian and Russian.
Our paralegals speak Spanish, Mandarin, and Farsi.

Henrik Karapetian received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Law from California State University, Northridge. He is also a graduate of the highly-regarded Loyola Law School of Loyola Marymount University located in Downtown Los Angeles. Mr. Karapetian is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of California, as well as the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He is a member of the American and Los Angeles County Bar Associations. After years of legal practice, Mr. Karapetian founded The Law Office of Henrik Karapetian to provide efficient and effective yet aggressive...

HOVANES MARGARIAN, ESQ. USC – Biological Sciences, B.A; USC – Gould School of Law, J.D. Admitted to the California State Bar, U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. District Court for the Central District of California Hovanes Margarian is lead trial counsel and founder of a preeminent consumer protection law office in Sherman Oaks, CA. Margarian has extensive litigation experience in consumer fraud, automobile dealership fraud, automobile repair fraud, products liability, automobile defects/lemon law, legal and medical malpractice, business law, criminal law, employment law and personal injury litigation. He has litigated cases against Intel Corporation, Toyota...

Originally from Maryland, I came to California in 1995 and I have been practicing law successfully here in the LA area ever since. I left the big firm environment over 3 years ago to open my own solo practice in Toluca Lake.

Lauren Rode has been licensed by the California State Bar to practice law since December 2011. Lauren holds the degree of Juris Doctor from University of Minnesota Law School with an emphasis in Business Law, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Economics and Management and Communications from Cornell University. Lauren currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. While in law school, Lauren focused primarily on bankruptcy law. Lauren competed in the Annual Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition at St. John’s University in New York City. Lauren also participated in and then oversaw the bankruptcy clinic in her...

Attorney John D. Sarai has obtained countless dollars in settlements and judgments for his personal injury clients that were involved in accidents ranging from car, truck and motorcycle accidents, as well as slip and fall cases and dog bite cases. He has also discharged millions of dollars through successful business and consumer bankruptcies that have helped his clients eliminate their debts, save their homes and businesses, resulting in clear and bright financial futures. In addition, John has been an advocate for his clients that have been harassed by their creditors and collection agencies, and has obtained thousands upon thousands of...

Attorney Kian Mottahedeh received his JD from Whittier College School of Law with an emphasis in Business Law. He received his BA degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of California, Irvine. During law school, Attorney Mottahedeh held leadership positions in the Jewish Law Student Association and participation in Moot Court competition. Over the course of his career, Kian has represented some 1,500 consumers in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Attorney Mottahedeh has successfully negotiated the removal of judgment liens and second mortgages on behalf of countless clients throughout Los Angeles. Attorney Mottahedeh has also represented several...