Ringstad & Sanders LLP - Newport Beach, CA

Premier Business Insolvency Counsel in Newport Beach

Corporate financial distress requires strategic acumen, profound statutory knowledge, and decisive advocacy. Ringstad and Sanders LLP focuses exclusively on insolvency-related matters, serving as a trusted legal resource for distressed businesses, secured lenders, commercial landlords, creditors committees, and court-appointed bankruptcy trustees. Founded in October 2005 by seasoned attorneys Todd C. Ringstad and Nanette D. Sanders, the firm brings together more than four decades of dedicated bankruptcy courtroom experience. Companies seeking to hire a bankruptcy lawyer for intricate commercial restructuring depend on the firm for proactive and confidential legal strategies.

Strategic Chapter 11 Reorganization and Workouts

Navigating Chapter 11 requires balancing operational survival with strict statutory compliance under the Bankruptcy Code. The attorneys at Ringstad and Sanders LLP assist commercial debtors through every phase of the restructuring process, from initial cash collateral negotiations and debtor-in-possession financing to formulating and confirming viable plans of reorganization. For entities seeking alternatives to formal court filings, the firm conducts sophisticated out-of-court workouts, debt restructurings, and structured assignments for the benefit of creditors, minimizing operational disruption while resolving debt burdens effectively.

High-Stakes Insolvency and Adversary Litigation

Insolvency proceedings frequently give rise to contentious contested matters and adversary lawsuits. As veteran business litigation lawyers, the firm represents clients before United States Bankruptcy Courts, District Courts, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Key litigation capabilities include:

• Prosecuting and defending preference actions and fraudulent conveyance claims.
• Litigating objections to discharge and non-dischargeability complaints.
• Resolving disputed claims, valuation hearings, and plan confirmation battles.
• Representing parties in section 363 commercial asset sales and acquisitions.

Whether representing a corporate debtor or a commercial creditor, the firm delivers robust courtroom advocacy backed by deep familiarity with bankruptcy trial procedure and litigation tactics.

Creditor and Trustee Representation

Creditors facing an insolvent borrower require assertive legal counsel to protect their financial interests. Ringstad and Sanders LLP represents institutional lenders, trade vendors, equipment lessors, and official creditors committees in asserting claims, seeking relief from the automatic stay, and maximizing asset recovery. The firm also serves as trusted general counsel to Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy panel trustees, assisting fiduciaries in investigating estate transactions, recovering voidable transfers, and liquidating estate assets for equitable distribution.

Decades of Recognized Legal Excellence

Throughout decades of practice, Ringstad and Sanders LLP has earned an impeccable reputation among legal peers and judges throughout California. The firm holds the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible recognition for legal ability and ethical standards. Firm partners are regularly selected to Southern California Super Lawyers and recognized in Best Lawyers in America for bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights. As respected debt relief lawyers, the team pairs relentless preparation with pragmatic counsel. When an enterprise faces severe financial adversity, Ringstad and Sanders LLP provides authoritative guidance and resolute representation.