Atty. Howard J. Steinberg

Atty. Howard J. Steinberg

Howard J. Steinberg focuses his practice on representing debtors, creditors’ committees, trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, and purchasers of assets in major cases involving public and private companies throughout the United States.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Howard J. Steinberg at a glance

Howard J. Steinberg is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts. Admitted to practice in California (1979). Educated at University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1976) and Boston College Law School J.D. 1979 Editor Boston College Law School J.D. Uniform Commercial Code Reporter Digest (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Howard J. Steinberg focuses his practice on representing debtors, creditors’ committees, trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, and purchasers of assets in major cases involving public and private companies throughout the United States
  • Howard has broad experience in out-of-court workouts, and is often retained to litigate 'bet-the-company' cases
  • He has also served as lead counsel in numerous bankruptcy court trials
  • Howard has devised creative litigation claims, whether asserted or threatened, to achieve outstanding results for his clients
  • He and his team have received a number of awards for results achieved in their cases
  • Howard is the author of a three-volume treatise published by Thomson-West entitled, 'Bankruptcy Litigation.' Concentrations •Bankruptcy, corporate debt restructuring, and creditors’ rights •Litigation Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2020-2026 •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2007-2025 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2004, 2009, 2014-2021 •Member, Winning Team, Global M&A Network’s Turnaround Atlas Awards, 'Private Equity Turnaround of the Year - Middle Markets,' for the acquisition of The Wet Seal by Versa Capital Management, 2016 •Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, 'Chapter 11 Reorganization of the Year (Under $500MM)” for the Chapter 11 of The Wet Seal, Inc., 2016 •Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor Awards, 'Retail Manufacturing and Distribution Deal of the Year' for acquisition and restructuring of The Wet Seal, Inc. and its debtor affiliates by Mador Lending, LLC, an affiliate of Versa Capital Management, LLC, 2015 •Member, Winning Team, M&A Advisor’s Turnaround Awards, 'Sec. 363 Sale of the Year (Under $100mm)' for the sale of Hot Dog on a Stick, 2015 •Member, Winning Team,U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2013 •Recipient, 'Deal of the Year Award,' International Financial Law Review, 2012 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

Practice Areas Explained

Howard J. Steinberg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard J. Steinberg handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 Los Angeles 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Howard J. Steinberg

Where is Howard J. Steinberg's law office located?
Howard J. Steinberg's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard J. Steinberg handle?
Howard J. Steinberg focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Howard J. Steinberg practiced law?
Howard J. Steinberg has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Howard J. Steinberg go to law school?
Howard J. Steinberg earned their education at (B.A., 1976); (—).
How can I contact Howard J. Steinberg for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Howard J. Steinberg received?
Howard J. Steinberg's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
University of Massachusetts
- 1976
Boston College Law School J.D. 1979 Editor Boston College Law School J.D. Uniform Commercial Code Reporter Digest
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979

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