Atty. Robert M. Saunders
Mr. Saunders is an accomplished bankruptcy and transactional attorney with broad national practice experience.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Robert M. Saunders at a Glance
Robert M. Saunders is a bankruptcy attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in New York (1984), Florida (1995), and California (2003). Educated at University of Chicago (J.D., 1983) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (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 Robert M. Saunders
- Mr. Saunders is an accomplished bankruptcy and transactional attorney with broad national practice experience
- His range and depth of expertise includes chapter 11 reorganizations and sales, out-of-court workouts, debt/equity financings, corporate and real estate transactions, entity structure and governance strategies, employee and union matters, and litigation
- He represents debtors, committees, creditors, acquirers, trustees, and examiners in bankruptcy cases
- He counsels lenders and borrowers in restructuring troubled domestic and international debt and equity investments, and structures new money transactions to reduce bankruptcy risk
- He has extensive experience litigating and negotiating with governmental agencies, including the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC)
- He litigated and negotiated a hard-fought settlement of over $3.2 billion in Superfund claims with the EPA and major paper makers resulting in no liability for our paper making client, and drafted and confirmed a contested chapter 11 plan (and resolved appeals), providing meaningful distributions to the client's creditors
- He also settled claims, and negotiated the assumption of retiree plans with the PBGC and unions, resolving pension and retiree benefit liabilities in three mega-chapter 11 cases
- Mr. Saunders has negotiated and closed billions of dollars of debt, equity, and municipal financings for lenders, investors and borrowers
- He counsels financial clients investing in complex commercial real-estate projects and private companies
- As a title agent in Florida, he wrote multi-million dollar policies to facilitate real estate closings
- He also successfully closed the first issue of stripped mortgage- backed securities issued by a federally chartered mortgage association and the first issue of uncertificated tax-exempt securities by a state
- He is included in the 2018 and 2019 editions of Best Lawyers in America for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Mr. Saunders is a 1983 graduate of the University of Chicago Law School
- He is admitted in California, New York and Florida
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Robert M. Saunders's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert M. Saunders 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 M. Saunders
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 M. Saunders's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert M. Saunders brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, Florida, and California, Robert M. Saunders can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Robert M. Saunders'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 M. Saunders 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 M. Saunders Handles in Los Angeles
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Robert M. Saunders directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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