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Atty. David M. Bertenthal

Atty. David M. Bertenthal

David Bertenthal, resident in the firm’s San Francisco office, has substantial experience representing debtors, unsecured creditors, and secured creditors in chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings. He also has substantial experience in nonbankruptcy commercial litigation and transactional matters.

San Francisco San Francisco 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (415) 263-7000

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About David M. Bertenthal at a glance

David M. Bertenthal is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practforg at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. They haand 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at Hastings College of the Law, University of California (J.D., 1993) and Cornell University (B.S., 1989). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • David Bertenthal, resident in the firm’s San Francisco office, has substantial experience representing debtors, unsecured creditors, and secured creditors in chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings
  • He also has substantial experience in nonbankruptcy commercial litigation and transactional matters
  • He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2021 in the practice area of Litigation - Bankruptcy
  • He is a graduate of Cornell University and earned his J.D. from Hastings College of the Law
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  • Shifts From Manufacturing Business to Licensing Operation August 1, 2012 Successful Retail Liquidation: Plan Confirmed in Filene's Basement Chapter 11 Case January 26, 2010

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is David M. Bertenthal's law office located?
David M. Bertenthal's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has David M. Bertenthal practiced law?
David M. Bertenthal has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did David M. Bertenthal go to law school?
David M. Bertenthal earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S., 1989).
How can I contact David M. Bertenthal for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Hastings College of the Law, University of California
- 1993
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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