Overview

Since 1983, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP has maintained a commitment to excellence that has earned it recognition as the nation's leading corporate restructuring boutique. We have become the largest law firm in the country devoted primarily to corporate restructurings, with offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and Delaware. Our philosophy has not changed: The strength of our team of talented lawyers is expertise and experience, not numbers. As a result, leading national legal publication Law360 said "The firm's manpower stacks up favorably with the bankruptcy practices at any BigLaw firm."

We believe we offer a unique combination of top-quality representation and small-firm economics and commitment.

We have depth and expertise in four distinct, but closely related areas:

  • Bankruptcy reorganizations and out-of-court workouts
  • Bankruptcy litigation, including avoidance actions and claim litigation
  • Business litigation in courts of all jurisdictions
  • Business transactions

    Our goal is to provide exceptional and effective representation to a wide variety of clients, large public corporations and smaller businesses, debtors, creditors' committees and trustees, across many industries. We have a proven track record of success, and understand full well that we are judged by the results we achieve for our clients.

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Practice Areas:
7
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
63

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
2
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
National Ranking
Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law

Regional

Delaware

Tier
1
Delaware
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Delaware
Litigation - Bankruptcy

Houston

Tier
1
Houston
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Los Angeles

Tier
1
Los Angeles
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
National Ranking
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
2
National Ranking
Commercial Litigation
Tier
2
National Ranking
Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law

Regional

Delaware

Tier
1
Delaware
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Delaware
Litigation - Bankruptcy

Houston

Tier
1
Houston
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Los Angeles

Tier
1
Los Angeles
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Tier
1
Los Angeles
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
2
Los Angeles
Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
Tier
3
Los Angeles
Corporate Law
Tier
3
Los Angeles
Litigation - Intellectual Property

New York City

Tier
1
New York City
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
New York City
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier
3
New York City
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
New York City
Corporate Law

San Francisco

Tier
1
San Francisco
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier
1
San Francisco
Litigation - Bankruptcy

Practice Areas

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 7 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP proudly has 63 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
M&A Advisor Law Firm of the Year
Chambers USA Tier Rank
Southern California Super Lawyers
2012 Mid Markets Law Firm of the Year
Vault.com Top 10 BK Practice

Offices & Contacts

Los Angeles, CA
10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 13th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067-4003
United States
San Francisco, CA
Wilmington, DE
919 North Market Street, 17th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States
New York, NY
Houston, TX
700 Louisiana Street, Suite 4500
Houston, TX 77002
United States
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