Leslie Cohen Law PC - Santa Monica, CA

Sophisticated Bankruptcy and Insolvency Counsel in Santa Monica

Facing serious financial distress, corporate insolvency, or aggressive creditor enforcement calls for high-level legal strategy and seasoned judgment. Situated along Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, Leslie Cohen Law PC represents businesses, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, and creditors across Southern California and national jurisdictions. Established in 2008 by veteran attorney Leslie A. Cohen, who earned her law degree from UCLA School of Law and has practiced for over four decades, the boutique firm delivers top-tier bankruptcy representation characterized by intellectual rigor and cost efficiency. When business executives or individuals need to find a lawyer who can untangle complicated balance sheets and devise workable restructuring paths, Leslie Cohen Law PC provides steady, authoritative guidance.

Strategic Chapter 11 Reorganization and Corporate Workouts

Commercial insolvencies require quick, decisive intervention to stabilize cash flow, preserve operations, and safeguard enterprise value. As experienced bankruptcy lawyers, the firm serves as counsel to debtors in possession, creditors' committees, secured lenders, and prospective asset buyers. When commercial enterprises need to hire an attorney for corporate turnaround, the practice delivers thorough solutions, including:

• Filing and confirmation of comprehensive Chapter 11 reorganization plans and Subchapter V small business restructurings.
• Negotiation of out-of-court financial workouts, debt restructuring, and forbearance agreements with major financial institutions.
• Strategic structuring and execution of Section 363 asset sales and bankruptcy court acquisitions.
• Drafting and review of distressed asset sale contracts alongside seasoned contract lawyers.
• Protecting creditor claims, cash collateral rights, and priority distribution status in bankruptcy courts.

Individual Debt Relief and Chapter 7 Liquidations

Financial disruption can happen to anyone as a consequence of market downturns, business guarantees, sudden medical crises, or real estate reversals. Leslie Cohen Law PC assists individuals and sole proprietors seeking reliable debt relief lawyers. The legal team evaluates each client's overall financial health, applying state and federal exemption laws to protect homestead equity, retirement accounts, and essential assets. By guiding clients through Chapter 7 liquidation proceedings or structured repayment solutions, the firm stops creditor harassment, foreclosures, and wage garnishments, providing a transparent path toward financial renewal.

High-Stakes Adversary Proceedings and Bankruptcy Litigation

Bankruptcy cases often give rise to contested litigation that requires trial experience. Collaborating with business litigation lawyers, the firm defends and prosecutes adversary proceedings in federal bankruptcy courts. The practice has achieved landmark victories defending clients against multi-million-dollar fraudulent transfer claims, preferential transfer clawbacks, and non-dischargeability actions under Bankruptcy Code Section 523 and Section 727. In addition, the firm handles federal bankruptcy appeals before the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel (BAP) and District Courts.

Certified Bankruptcy Mediation and Community Commitment

In addition to active representation, Leslie Cohen serves as an appointed mediator on the Bankruptcy Mediation Program Panel for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, regularly resolving difficult insolvency disputes. Consistently recognized with Super Lawyers honors since 2004 and holding an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Leslie Cohen is also known for founding the annual Santa Monica 310k run benefiting the Public Counsel Debtor Assistance Project. Clients seeking clear financial guidance can schedule a consultation to explore their restructuring options with trusted legal counsel.