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.
Business Workouts & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 33+ Years Experience
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About David M. Bertenthal at a Glance
David M. Bertenthal is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights. 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). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
David M. Bertenthal's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Bertenthal handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Business & Corporate Law in San Francisco
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Creditor Rights & Collections in San Francisco
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Civil Litigation in San Francisco
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Civil Rights in San Francisco
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose David M. Bertenthal
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David M. Bertenthal's practice in the field of business, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David M. Bertenthal brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, creditor rights, and litigation, David M. Bertenthal can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means David M. Bertenthal attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David M. Bertenthal Handles in San Francisco
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