Atty. Jonathan J. Kim

Atty. Jonathan J. Kim

Jonathan Kim, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has more than twenty-five years’ experience representing and advising debtors, creditors’ committees, examiners, trustees, and other key parties in numerous chapter 11 cases throughout the country, as well as out-of-court workouts, involving a wide range of industries. Jonathan has extensive experience in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, notably in plan and confirmation matters, as well as bankruptcy litigation and transactional experience.

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Jonathan J. Kim is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at Harvard University Law School (J.D., 1995) and Duke University (A.B., 1992). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jonathan Kim, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has more than twenty-five years’ experience representing and advising debtors, creditors’ committees, examiners, trustees, and other key parties in numerous chapter 11 cases throughout the country, as well as out-of-court workouts, involving a wide range of industries
  • Jonathan has extensive experience in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, notably in plan and confirmation matters, as well as bankruptcy litigation and transactional experience
  • Jonathan has authored or co-authored dozens of articles and other publications on a wide range of bankruptcy topics
  • Jonathan holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa), and a JD from Harvard Law School (cum laude)
  • Publications •The Purdue Pharma Ruling - Some Clear Rules, Some Grey Areas, and the Implications for Victims Creditor Rights Coalition, 2024 •The Texas Two-Step: A Legitimate Federal Tool to Deal With Mass-Tort Claims Advocate Magazine, May 2024 •Important Issues and Developments When Filing a Proof of Claim DailyDAC, April 7, 2022 •The Nuts & Bolts of Ipso Facto Clauses and Golden Share Arrangements That May Sidestep the Bankruptcy Code’s Prohibition DailyDAC, July 15, 2021 •Distressed Investor Considerations in E&P Oil and Gas Restructurings Practical Law, July 2020 •Navigating the Retail Apocalypse 262 New York Law Journal No. 59, September 23, 2019 •High Court Bankruptcy IP Case May Spur Rejection Litigation Law360, May 22, 2019 •The Enforceability of a Make-Whole Provision in Bankruptcy: It Says What It Says Journal of Corporate RenewalMay 9, 2017 •Navigating Corporate Bankruptcy in the Electronic Age Bankruptcy Law 360, January 15, 2015 •Potential Risks and Lessons for Debtor-Licensors in Chapter 15 Cases Based on Recent Fourth Circuit Decision International Bar Association: Insolvency and Restructuring International, September 2014 •Authored or coauthored program materials for: “The Great Debate” (ABI Annual Bankruptcy Battleground West Conference, March 2011)
  • “Trends and Issues in Commercial Real Estate Lending Covenants and Documentation” (California Bankruptcy Forum 2011)
  • “The Mootness Doctrine as Applied to Bankruptcy Sales” (August 2009)
  • “Retail Debtor Cases - Recent Issues” (Bloomberg Bankruptcy Law Seminar, May 2008)
  • “Report From the Front: Creditors Committees After BAPCPA” (ABI Mid-Atlantic Conference 2006) News PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America August 18, 2022 PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in America August 19, 2021 PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America August 20, 2020 PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America August 15, 2018 Judge Confirms Diocese of Stockton Chapter 11 Plan January 12, 2017 Delaware Bankruptcy Court Determines Debtor’s QSub Status to Be Property of the Bankruptcy Estate, Protected by the Automatic Stay and Section 549 Avoidance Powers March 1, 2012

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan J. Kim's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Jurisdictional Context

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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

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Where is Jonathan J. Kim's law office located?
Jonathan J. Kim's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan J. Kim handle?
Jonathan J. Kim focuses on business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jonathan J. Kim practiced law?
Jonathan J. Kim has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Jonathan J. Kim go to law school?
Jonathan J. Kim earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B., 1992).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School
- 1995
A.B.
Duke University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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