Atty. Karl E. Block
Karl Block has a broad-based practice in the areas of corporate and corporate restructuring law. In his corporate practice, he represents sponsors, acquirers and targets in a variety of business combinations, acquisitions, financings and divestitures.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA
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About Karl E. Block at a Glance
Karl E. Block is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Raines Feldman Littrell Llp. Admitted to practice in California, California. Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Karl E. Block
- Karl Block has a broad-based practice in the areas of corporate and corporate restructuring law
- In his corporate practice, he represents sponsors, acquirers and targets in a variety of business combinations, acquisitions, financings and divestitures
- Mr. Block also counsels with respect to competition, trade secrets and confidentiality
- He also counsels boards on corporate governance matters, fiduciary duties and risk management
- On the restructuring side of the practice, Mr. Block counsels troubled companies, debt and equity holders, as well as acquirers in restructures or dispositions
- Mr. Block frequently renders advice in many day-to day areas of corporate practice as well
- His clients range from Fortune 20 companies and institutions to entrepreneurs growing their businesses
- Mr. Block has extensive experience in the areas of technology, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing
Practice Areas Explained
Karl E. Block's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karl E. Block handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Los Angeles
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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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Karl E. Block
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 Karl E. Block's practice in the field of business, bankruptcy, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, bankruptcy, and litigation, Karl E. Block can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Karl E. Block attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Karl E. Block Handles in Los Angeles
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