Atty. Robert B. Orgel
Robert Orgel, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has represented a variety of constituencies in chapter 11 cases, including creditors, trustees, official committees, and publicly traded and privately held company debtors. Rob has been listed in Best Lawyers in America every year since 2010 and has been named a Super Lawyer in a peer survey conducted by Law and Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2005.
Bankruptcy Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Robert B. Orgel at a Glance
Robert B. Orgel is an Attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in California (1981). Educated at University of California School of Law, Los Angeles (J.D., 1981) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Affiliations •Member, American Bankruptcy Institute and Advisory Board, ABI Annual West Coast Conference. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert B. Orgel
- Robert Orgel, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has represented a variety of constituencies in chapter 11 cases, including creditors, trustees, official committees, and publicly traded and privately held company debtors
- Rob has been listed in Best Lawyers in America every year since 2010 and has been named a Super Lawyer in a peer survey conducted by Law and Politics and the publishers of Los Angeles Magazine every year since 2005
- Martindale-Hubbell has granted Rob an AV Preeminent Peer Rating, its highest recognition for ethical standards and legal ability
- Rob served as a judicial clerk for a federal district court Judge in Hawaii, received his JD from UCLA School of Law, and holds an undergraduate degree from Rutgers College
- Clerkships •Judicial law clerk, Judge Martin Pense (D
- Hawaii 1981-82) News PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch August 15, 2024 PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America August 17, 2023 PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America August 18, 2022 Best Lawyers in America Names Jeffrey Pomerantz, Henry Kevane, Robert Orgel as 2022 “Lawyers of the Year” August 19, 2021 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 Twenty-One PSZJ Attorneys Named 2019 Southern California “Super Lawyers” January 30, 2019 PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America August 15, 2019 Twenty PSZJ Attorneys Named 2018 Southern California “Super Lawyers” January 31, 2018 Thirty-Five PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America August 15, 2017 Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named 2017 Southern California “Super Lawyers” January 25, 2017 Judge Confirms Diocese of Stockton Chapter 11 Plan January 12, 2017 Nineteen PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America August 1, 2016 Seventeen PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America August 17, 2015 Thirteen PSZJ Attorneys Selected as Southern California Super Lawyers Los Angeles magazineFebruary 1, 2015 Thirteen PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America August 1, 2014 Ten Southern California Super Lawyers at Pachulski Stang Los Angeles magazineFebruary 1, 2014 Eight Southern California Super Lawyers at Pachulski Stang Los Angeles magazineJanuary 1, 2013 Prince Sports Confirms Reorganization Plan
- Shifts From Manufacturing Business to Licensing Operation August 1, 2012 Eight Southern California Super Lawyers at Pachulski Los Angeles MagazineMarch 1, 2008 Events Back to the Future: Bankruptcy Litigation Is Back With a Vengeance ABI 18th Annual Bankruptcy Battleground West Los Angeles, March 5, 2010
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Robert B. Orgel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert B. Orgel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
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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Jurisdictional Context
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 Robert B. Orgel
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 Robert B. Orgel's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert B. Orgel brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Robert B. Orgel's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Robert B. Orgel 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 Robert B. Orgel Handles in Los Angeles
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