Atty. Michael P. Weisberg
Michael counsels clients who have business disputes in multiple industries, with a particular emphasis in the apparel, entertainment, food and financial sectors. Michael started his career working at a top Los Angeles bankruptcy firm where he represented chapter 11 debtors and chapter 7 trustees.
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Michael P. Weisberg is a business, bankruptcy, and litigation attorney based in Woodland Hills, California, practicing at BG Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Georgetown University (—, 1990) and University of California - San Diego (BA, 1987). 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). Serands clients in Woodland Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael counsels clients who have business disputes in multiple industries, with a particular emphasis in the apparel, entertainment, food and financial sectors
- Michael started his career working at a top Los Angeles bankruptcy firm where he represented chapter 11 debtors and chapter 7 trustees
- He then left firm practice to act as general counsel and CEO of a struggling apparel company
- Utilizing his bankruptcy experience, he successfully navigated that company through bankruptcy and guided it through its reorganization into a top brand
- While in the private sector, Michael co-founded two apparel companies as well as a factoring business for clients across several industries in need of asset-based lending
- Acting as general counsel for those companies, Michael handled disputes ranging from breach of contract actions to bankruptcy
- Michael’s background allows him to bring unique business and legal perspectives while serving client needs
- Practice Areas Commercial Bankruptcy & Insolvency Commercial Collection, Creditor’s Rights & Remedies Commercial Litigation Corporate & Business Dispute Resolution & Mediation Trustee & Fiduciary Practice Retail Industries Apparel & Fashion Banking & Finance Retail Entertainment & New Media
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Michael P. Weisberg's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael P. Weisberg handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Woodland Hills 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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