Shulman Bastian Friedman & Bui LLP - Irvine, CA

Premier Bankruptcy and Complex Business Litigation in Irvine, California

For more than three decades, Shulman Bastian Friedman Bui and O'Dea LLP has delivered sophisticated legal counsel to corporate enterprises, financial institutions, and bankruptcy trustees. Located at 100 Spectrum Center Drive in Irvine, California, the firm combines national-firm resources with boutique agility and cost efficiency. Whether an organization confronts corporate insolvency, requires trial counsel in an intense contract fight, or needs an attorney urgently to navigate a bankruptcy filing, this firm brings proven courtroom authority to every engagement.

Established in 1992 as a bankruptcy and reorganization boutique, the practice has grown into a corporate powerhouse. The firm attorneys have guided clients through hundreds of multimillion-dollar restructurings, acquisitions, and business trials across state and federal courts in California and nationwide. When corporate leaders need to hire an attorney who commands immediate credibility with federal bankruptcy judges, mediators, and opposing counsel, Shulman Bastian Friedman Bui and O'Dea LLP stands as a premier choice.

Comprehensive Corporate, Insolvency, and Litigation Practice Areas

The attorneys at Shulman Bastian Friedman Bui and O'Dea LLP deliver integrated legal strategies across key business and litigation disciplines:

• Chapter 11 Business Reorganization: Assisting struggling businesses, debtors-in-possession, and creditors committees through debt restructurings and reorganization plans as top-tier bankruptcy lawyers and debt relief lawyers.
• Chapter 7 Liquidation and Trustee Services: Representing panel trustees and assignees in liquidation proceedings, asset sales, preference actions, and fraudulent transfer avoidance.
• Business and Commercial Litigation: Serving as formidable business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers in partnership breakups, shareholder suits, contract breaches, and commercial fraud.
• Commercial Real Estate Disputes: Advising commercial landlords, developers, and tenants as experienced commercial real estate lawyers handling lease disputes, acquisition finance, and foreclosure actions.
• Corporate Governance and Formation: Supporting founders and executives as business formation lawyers in entity selection, operating agreements, and regulatory compliance.
• Employment Defense: Protecting business owners against wage disputes, wrongful termination claims, and compliance challenges through skilled employment and labor lawyers.

Nationally Ranked Trial Acumen and Bankruptcy Leadership

The firm has garnered prestigious accolades reflecting its courtroom success. Recognized continuously in Best Law Firms with Tier 1 rankings in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Bankruptcy Litigation, the firm features multiple partners honored in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers. Partners Leonard M. Shulman, James C. Bastian Jr., Alan J. Friedman, and Lynda T. Bui frequently serve as federal court-appointed trustees, examiners, and receivers.

The firm multilingual team provides fluent capabilities in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, ensuring seamless communication with diverse business communities across Orange County. Every case benefits from a collaborative structure that eliminates redundant overhead, allowing clients to resolve disputes effectively while safeguarding financial assets.

Strategic Consultation and Cost-Effective Legal Counsel

Businesses facing sudden litigation or financial distress require immediate, candid direction. If your company must find a lawyer to restructure commercial obligations, litigate a partnership battle, or defend against creditor actions, Shulman Bastian Friedman Bui and O'Dea LLP provides the seasoned counsel necessary to secure a favorable resolution. Contact the Irvine office today to consult an attorney and schedule a consultation.