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# LNBY&G

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- [Jeffrey Kwong Sworn In As SCCLA's President-Elect At 2026 SCCLA Banquet](https://lnbyg.com/2026/04/partner-jeffrey-kwong-sworn-in-as-scclas-president-elect-at-2026-sccla-banquet/) - LNBYG is proud to sponsor the 51st Anniversary Installation & Awards Banquet (“SCCLA Banquet”) of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association (“SCCLA”) that took place on April 16, 2026. LNBYG Partners David Golubchik, Timothy Yoo, JP Fritz, Carmela Pagay, and Jeffrey Kwong attended the SCCLA Banquet. Jeffrey Kwong is a member of SCCLA’s Board of
- [LNBYG Represents Grand Slam Track in Chapter 11](https://lnbyg.com/2025/12/lnbyg-represents-grand-slam-track-in-chapter-11/) - Grand Slam Track (“GST”) filed its bankruptcy case in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on December 11, 2025, and intends to utilize the Chapter 11 process to stabilize its finances, implement a more efficient cost and operating model, and position GST for long-term success. GST is the global home of elite track
- [LNBYG Recognized In BankruptcyData’s Advisor/Group Member Activity Report (FY25)](https://lnbyg.com/2026/03/lnbyg-recognized-in-bankruptcydatas-advisor-group-member-activity-report-fy25/) - LNBYG has again been recognized as “Top Bankruptcy Counsel” in the “Debtor” category of BankruptcyData’s Advisor/Group Member Activity Report for 2025 (“BD Report”). From January 2025 to December 2025, LNBYG had twelve (12) “Legal—Debtor” engagements, and six (6) “Legal—Debtor (ex Real Estate)” engagements. The BD Report tracks and ranks advisors to key parties in nationwide
- [Anthony Friedman Selected As Ninth Circuit Representative](https://lnbyg.com/2025/11/anthony-friedman-selected-as-ninth-circuit-representative/) - LNBYG is proud to announce that Anthony Friedman has been appointed as one of fourteen attorneys in Southern California to serve as a lawyer representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference. “The appointees were selected through a competitive process overseen by the Central District's Attorney Liaison Committee. Lawyer representatives serve as a link between the
- [John N. Tedford Selected To Be A Fellow Of The American College Of Bankruptcy](https://lnbyg.com/2025/04/john-n-tedford-selected-to-be-a-fellow-of-the-american-college-of-bankruptcy/) - John N. Tedford was selected to be a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy, and was inducted in the 36th Class of the College in March 2025. Jennifer Hagle, Chair of the Board of Regents responsible for selecting these candidates, noted, “Representing a broad cross-section of our industry, this year’s class of College Fellows
- [John-Patrick M. Fritz Published In ABI’s Mediation Committee Newsletter](https://lnbyg.com/2025/04/john-patrick-m-fritz-published-in-abis-mediation-committee-newsletter/) - J.P. Fritz has been published in the American Bankruptcy Institute’s Mediation Committee Newsletter, Volume 11, April 2025. Mediation Committee Newsletter
- [John-Patrick M. Fritz To Speak At ABI Annual Spring Meeting](https://lnbyg.com/2025/04/john-patrick-m-fritz-to-speak-at-abi-annual-spring-meeting/) - J.P. Fritz will speak on the “Mediation In Subchapter V Cases” panel at American Bankruptcy Institute Annual Spring Meeting. ABI Spring Meeting Agenda
- [Welcome To The Firm – Three Attorneys Join LNBYG](https://lnbyg.com/2025/04/welcome-to-the-firm-three-attorneys-join-lnbyg/) - Eric P. Israel, Brad D. Krasnoff, and John N. Tedford, IV have joined LNBYG as partners as of February 2025. Previously, Messrs. Israel, Krasnoff, and Tedford were partners at Danning, Gill, Israel & Krasnoff, LLP that was founded more than 70 years ago, and permanently closed its office on January 31, 2025.
- [LNBYG Recognized In BankruptcyData’s Advisor/Group Member Activity Member Report (FY24)](https://lnbyg.com/2025/01/lnbyg-recognized-in-bankruptcydatas-advisor-group-member-activity-member-report-fy24/) - LNBYG has been recognized as “Top Bankruptcy Counsel” in the “Debtor” category of BankruptcyData’s Advisor/Group Member Activity Member Report for 2024 (“BD Report”). From January 2024 to December 2024, LNBYG had ten (10) debtor bankruptcy counsel engagements. The BD Report tracks and ranks advisors to key parties in nationwide bankruptcy cases (including Chapters 11, 7,
- [Law360 Article: Meet The Attorneys Directing Film Finances’ Ch. 11 Case](https://lnbyg.com/2024/12/law360-article-meet-the-attorneys-directing-film-finances-ch-11-case/) - LNBYG Attorneys David L. Neale and Krikor J. Meshefejian were recently featured in a Law360 article titled “Meet The Attorneys Directing Film Finances’ Ch. 11 Case.” Law 360: Meet The Attorneys Directing Film Finances' Ch. 11 Case
- [Film Finance Inc. Sale Auction Scheduled for January 9, 2025](https://lnbyg.com/2024/12/film-finance-inc-sale-hearing-and-auction-scheduled-for-january-9-2025/) - Film Finance Inc. and several related entities (“FFI Debtors”) filed their bankruptcy cases in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on November 4, 2024. The Court recently authorized the FFI Debtors to obtain debtor-in-possession financing in the amount of $8 million on a final basis. In addition, the FFI Debtors’ “prepetition lenders have
- [LNBYG Represents Film Finance Inc. And Its Related Entities In Delaware Bankruptcy Case](https://lnbyg.com/2024/11/lnbyg-represents-film-finance-inc-and-its-related-entities-in-delaware-bankruptcy-case/) - LNBYG attorneys David. L. Neale and Krikor Meshefejian represent Film Finance Inc. (“FFI”) and several related entities in their bankruptcy cases that were filed in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on November 4, 2024. FFI is the operator and owner of a completion guarantee business, and is the sole owner of several
- [LNBYG Recognized In BankruptcyData’s Advisory Retention And Group Activity Report (1H24)](https://lnbyg.com/2024/08/lnbyg-recognized-in-bankruptcydatas-advisory-retention-and-group-activity-report-1h24/) - LNBYG has been recognized as “Top Bankruptcy Counsel” in the “Debtor” category of BankruptcyData’s Advisory Retentions and Group Activity Report (“BD Report”). In the first half of 2024, LNBYG had five debtor bankruptcy counsel engagements. The BD Report tracks and ranks advisors to key parties in U.S. bankruptcy cases (including Chapters 11, 7, and 15)
- [LNBYG ATTORNEYS NAMED TO LAWDRAGON’S 2024 LIST OF 500 “GLOBAL U.S. BANKRUPTCY AND RESTRUCTURING LAWYERS”](https://lnbyg.com/2024/06/lnbyg-attorneys-named-to-lawdragons-2024-list-of-500-global-u-s-bankruptcy-and-restructuring-lawyers/) - Partners Gary Klausner, Eve Karasik, and Carmela Pagay were named to Lawdragon’s List of 500 “Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers.” “These are the lawyers who can make all the difference for a business, debtor or creditor and have done so time and time again.” https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2024-06-14-lawdragon-500-leading-global-bankruptcy-lawyers
- [LNBYG RECOGNIZED BY CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS (2024)](https://lnbyg.com/2024/06/lnbyg-recognized-by-chambers-and-partners-2024/) - LNBYG is proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in the California "Bankruptcy/Restructuring" category. Chambers also recognized partners Ron Bender, David B. Golubchik, and Eve H. Karasik as "Ranked Lawyers." Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik LLP, USA 2024 | Chambers Profile
- [Partner David L. Neale Presents At LABF Program](https://lnbyg.com/2023/11/partner-david-l-neale-presents-at-labf-program/) - Partner David L. Neale presented at the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum (LABF) program titled “The Intersection of Chapter 11 with Non-Bankruptcy Law: When an Unstoppable Force Meets a Moveable(?) Object” on October 2, 2023. Mr. Neale and the other panelists focused on recent cases where courts have reconciled non-bankruptcy state or federal laws or regulations
- [Partner Jeffrey S. Kwong Joins The NLSLA Board, And Received The “Pro Bono Community Champion” Award](https://lnbyg.com/2023/11/partner-jeffrey-s-kwong-joins-the-nlsla-board-and-received-the-pro-bono-community-champion-award/) - Partner Jeffrey S. Kwong received Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County’s (NLSLA) Pro Bono Community Champion Award at NLSLA’s Pro Bono and Volunteer Appreciation Party that took place on October 26, 2023. Mr. Kwong recently joined NLSLA’s Board of Directors. LNBYG is a proud sponsor of NLSLA. https://nlsla.org/jeffrey-kwong-joins-nlslas-board/
- [Partners David B. Golubchik and Eve H. Karasik Quoted In Daily Journal Article](https://lnbyg.com/2023/11/partners-david-b-golubchik-and-eve-h-karasik-quoted-in-daily-journal-article/) - Partners David B. Golubchik and Eve. H. Karasik were quoted in the Daily Journal’s article titled “Judge Mark Houle says bankruptcy attracts more collaborative lawyers.” Article available at: https://www.dailyjournal.com/judicial_profiles/10460
- [Best Lawyers Recognizes LNBYG And 3 LNBYG Attorneys](https://lnbyg.com/2023/11/best-lawyers-recognizes-lnbyg-and-3-lnbyg-attorneys/) - LNBYG and three of its attorneys (Gary E. Klausner, Eve H. Karasik, and Joseph M. Rothberg) were included in the 2024 edition of the “Best Lawyers” list. 2024 "Best Lawyers" List
- [LNBYG Assists The Hacienda Company In Obtaining Denial Of U.S. Trustee’s Motion To Dismiss Bankruptcy Case](https://lnbyg.com/2023/11/lnbyg-assists-the-hacienda-company-in-obtaining-denial-of-u-s-trustees-motion-to-dismiss-bankruptcy-case/) - LNBYG attorneys David L. Neale, Juliet Y. Oh, and Lindsey L. Smith represents The Hacienda Company, and helped the cannabis company obtain denial of the U.S. Trustee’s second motion to dismiss bankruptcy case. As described in the Law360 article titled “Pot Co.’s Ch. 11 Again OK’d Over US Trustee’s Protest,” “Judge Bason's decision . .
- [LNBYG and its Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®](https://lnbyg.com/2023/08/lnbyg-and-its-attorneys-recognition-in-the-best-lawyers-in-america/) - LNBYG and partners Gary E. Klausner, Eve H. Karasik, and Joseph M. Rothberg are recognized in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America. “Best Lawyers has been regarded by lawyers and the public for more than 40 years as the most credible measure of legal integrity and distinction in the United States.”
- [EVE H. KARASIK’S ARTICLE TITLED “THE BANKRUPTCY IDEA CONSORTIUM” PUBLISHED IN ABI JOURNAL](https://lnbyg.com/2023/08/eve-h-karasiks-article-titled-the-bankruptcy-idea-consortium-published-in-abi-journal/) - Partner Eve H. Karasik’s article titled “The Bankruptcy IDEA Consortium” was published in the August 2023 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal. The article discusses, among other things, the Bankruptcy IDEA Consortium and its “effort to further the goal of facilitating diversity in culture, race, ethnicity, gender, (dis)ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, country
- [JEFFREY S. KWONG'S ARTICLE ON LANDLORD FUTURE RENT CLAIMS PUBLISHED IN ABI JOURNAL](https://lnbyg.com/2023/06/3375/) - Partner Jeffrey Kwong's article titled "Cortlandt May Signal Acceptance of the 'Time Approach' on Landlord Future Rent Claims" was published in the June 2023 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal. The article discusses, among other things, the debate over whether the “rent approach” or “time approach” should be used in the “15 percent
- [THREE LNBYG ATTORNEYS NAMED TO LAWDRAGON’S 2023 LIST OF 500 “LEADING U.S. BANKRUPTCY AND RESTRUCTURING LAWYERS”](https://lnbyg.com/2023/06/three-lnbyg-attorneys-named-to-lawdragons-2023-list-of-500-leading-u-s-bankruptcy-and-restructuring-lawyers/) - Partners Gary Klausner, Eve Karasik, and Carmela Pagay were named to Lawdragon’s List of 500 “Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers.” “This elite corps of U.S. lawyers represent the best of the best helping companies navigate ailing economies and uncertain times.” https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2023-06-16-the-2023-lawdragon-500-leading-bankruptcy-lawyers
- [LNBYG Recognized By The M&A Advisor For Role In “Sec.363 Sale Of The Year (Over $100MM)”](https://lnbyg.com/2023/03/lnbyg-recognized-by-the-ma-advisor-for-role-in-sec-363-sale-of-the-year-over-100mm/) - LNBYG is honored to be recognized in The M&A Advisor’s “17th Annual Turnaround Award Winners” list for its role in representing Crestlloyd, LLC in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale of “The One,” a 105,000 square foot one-of-a-kind estate on a Bel-Air hilltop. LNBYG partners David Golubchik and Todd Arnold represent Crestlloyd, LLC in its bankruptcy
- [15 Partners at LNBYB Elected To Prestigious "Super Lawyers" List for 2022](https://lnbyg.com/2023/01/15-partners-at-lnbyb-elected-to-prestigious-super-lawyers-list-for-2022/) - In an affirmation of its keen skills in the field of bankruptcy law, 15 partners at Levene, Neale, Bender Yoo & Brill, L.L.P. have been elected to the 2022 edition of the prestigious listing of “Super Lawyers” in Southern California. Since the list’s introduction in 2003, LNBYB’s presence has grown exponentially, and includes all of
- [Jeffrey S. Kwong Selected As A 2022 NCBJ Presidential Blackshear Fellow](https://lnbyg.com/2022/09/jeffrey-s-kwong-selected-as-a-2022-ncbj-presidential-blackshear-fellow/) - Partner Jeffrey Kwong has been selected by the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (“NCBJ”) as a Presidential Blackshear Fellow for 2022. The Fellowship is awarded to between one and five diverse bankruptcy attorneys who deserve “special recognition for their professional accomplishments to date,” and show the “potential to distinguish themselves in future years as highly
- [Ron Bender and Eve H. Karasik Recognized as the Daily Journal’s 2022 “Top Bankruptcy Lawyers”](https://lnbyg.com/2022/08/ron-bender-and-eve-h-karasik-recognized-as-the-daily-journals-2022-top-bankruptcy-lawyers/) - Partners Ron Bender and Eve H. Karasik were recognized as the Daily Journal’s 2022 “Top Bankruptcy Lawyers.” Mr. Bender co-manages LNBYG, “the largest bankruptcy and insolvency practice in California,” and has worked on “something like 500 Chapter 11 cases.” He primarily represents middle-market companies in distress, but also represents buyers, creditors’ committees, and some secured
- [Daniel H. Reiss Will Present At The 12th Annual Advanced Wage And Hour Conference](https://lnbyg.com/2022/08/daniel-h-reiss-will-present-at-the-12th-annual-advanced-wage-and-hour-conference/) - Partner Daniel H. Reiss will present at the California Labor and Employment Law Section’s program, the “12th Annual Advanced Wage and Hour Conference” to be held on September 8-9, 2022, and will be speaking about the intersection of bankruptcy law and employment law.
- [David B. Golubchik Represents Developer Of Downtown Los Angeles Hotel Project](https://lnbyg.com/2022/08/david-b-golubchik-represents-developer-of-downtown-los-angeles-hotel-project/) - Partner David B. Golubchik represents Lizard in Los Angeles, LLC in its bankruptcy case commenced on July 26, 2022. The debtor is a “Beijing-based developer” for the “Spring Street Hotel, a planned 170-key hospitality project in Downtown Los Angeles” https://therealdeal.com/la/2022/07/29/planned-spring-street-hotel-project-heads-to-bankruptcy-court/
- [LNBYG Recognized By Chambers and Partners](https://lnbyg.com/2022/06/lnbyg-recognized-by-chambers-and-partners/) - LNBYG is proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in the “Bankruptcy/Restructuring in California Legal Rankings” category. Chambers also recognized partners Ron Bender, David B. Golubchik, Eve H. Karasik, and David L. Neale as “Notable Practitioners.” Source: Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill LLP, Bankruptcy/Restructuring | Chambers USA Profile
- [Eve H. Karasik Named To ABF Journal’s 2022 List Of “Top Women In Asset-Based Lending”](https://lnbyg.com/2022/03/eve-h-karasik-named-to-abf-journals-2002-list-of-top-women-in-asset-based-lending/) - Partner Eve H. Karasik is featured in the ABF Journal’s 2022 list of “Top Women In Asset-Based Lending.” Ms. Karasik has experience representing “all sides of secured and unsecured financing transactions,” and “plays the role of partner to asset-based lenders in some instances, while servicing as an adversary in others.” Source: ABF Journal
- [J.P. FRITZ PLANNED THE 2022 FLC ANNUAL SEMINAR THAT TOOK PLACE IN LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA](https://lnbyg.com/2022/03/j-p-fritz-planned-the-2022-flc-annual-seminar-that-took-place-in-la-jolla-california/) - Partner and Vice President of the Financial Lawyers Conference (“FLC”), J.P. Fritz, planned the 2022 Annual Seminar that took place in La Jolla, California. The seminar was deemed a “smashing success," and "one of the best conversation driven seminars.” Other LNBYG lawyers that participated at the seminar include David Golubchik, Kurt Ramlo, and Jeffrey Kwong.
- [THE SALE OF L.A.'S BIGGEST MANSION, “THE ONE,” IS APPROVED](https://lnbyg.com/2022/03/the-sale-of-l-a-s-biggest-mansion-the-one-is-approved/) - Following a two-day contested court hearing, Bankruptcy Judge Deborah J. Saltzman approved the sale of “The One,” a 105,000 square foot home on a Bel-Air hilltop. LNBYG partners David Golubchik and Todd Arnold represented Crestlloyd, LLC, the bankrupt limited liability company that owns “The One.” Source: The sale of L.A.'s biggest mansion, “The One,” is
- [Partner David Golubchik will present at the FLC “2022 Nuts & Bolts” Program](https://lnbyg.com/2022/02/partner-david-golubchik-will-present-at-the-flc-2022-nuts-bolts-program/) - Partner David Golubchik will present at the Financial Lawyers Conference “2022 Nuts & Bolts” program commencing on February 17, 2022. The presentation, titled “Corporate Chapter 11 – Key Plan Confirmation Requirements: Liquidation Analysis, Feasibility, Class Voting, and Cramdown,” will focus on four of the most important aspects of plan confirmation: plan voting, feasibility, “cramdown,” and
- [Nineteen LNBYG Attorneys Are Named 2022 SuperLawyers or SuperLawyers Rising Stars](https://lnbyg.com/2022/02/nineteen-lnbyg-attorneys-are-named-2022-superlawyers-or-superlawyers-rising-stars/) - LNBYG’s 2022 SuperLawyers honorees are Todd M. Arnold, Ron Bender, Martin J. Brill, John-Patrick M. Fritz, David B. Golubchik, Eve H. Karasik, Gary E. Klausner, David. W. Levene, David L. Neale, Juliet Y. Oh, Carmela T. Pagay, Kurt Ramlo, Daniel H. Reiss, Edward M. Wolkowitz, Timothy J. Yoo, Beth Ann R. Young, and Todd A.
- [Three LNBYG Attorneys Named To Lawdragon’s List of 500 “Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers”](https://lnbyg.com/2022/01/three-lnbyg-attorneys-named-to-lawdragons-list-of-500-leading-u-s-bankruptcy-and-restructuring-lawyers/) - Partners Gary Klausner, Eve Karasik, and Carmela Pagay were named to Lawdragon’s List of 500 “Leading U.S. Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers.” “The annual Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America is the most elite distinction in the profession, covering the best of the best in all practice areas." https://www.lawdragon.com/guides/2022-01-14-2022-lawdragon-500-leading-bankruptcy-restructuring-lawyers
- [LNBYG Represents Developer Of “The One” Megamansion, Which Is Set For Auction](https://lnbyg.com/2022/01/lnbyg-represents-developer-of-the-one-megamansion-which-is-set-for-auction/) - Partners David Golubchik and Todd Arnold represent Crestlloyd, LLC, the developer of “The One” megamansion, a 105,000 square foot, 20-bedroom home and debtor in Case No. 21-bk-18205 pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. As reported by several news sources, the property was once listed for as high as
- [David Neale Presents At LABF Webinar](https://lnbyg.com/2022/01/david-neale-presents-at-labf-webinar/) - Managing Partner David Neale was one of the presenters for the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum webinar titled “Turning Lemons Into Lemonade: How Best to Manage Distressed Assets” in October 2021, about how best to manage distressed assets from the perspective of bankruptcy judge, debtor’s counsel, bankruptcy trustee, ABC assignee/receiver, and secured creditor’s counsel utilizing UCC
- [About The Firm](https://lnbyg.com/2021/11/about-the-firm/) - Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P. is a leader in the rescue and rehabilitation of companies and individuals facing financial challenges. LNBY&G is a premier insolvency boutique law firm, equipped to expertly handle the largest and most complex legal matters in an expedited, creative manner but small enough to ensure each client receives personal attention and... MORE
- [Jeffrey Kwong Selected As An ABI 40 Under 40 Honoree, Emerging Leaders In Insolvency](https://lnbyg.com/2022/01/jeffrey-kwong-selected-as-an-abi-40-under-40-honoree-emerging-leaders-in-insolvency/) - Partner Jeffrey Kwong has been selected as one of American Bankruptcy Institute’s (ABI) “40 Under 40,” ABI’s annual program that recognizes 40 of the top insolvency industry professionals under the age of 40. He was recognized at a special ceremony at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s (ABI) Winter Leadership Conference that took place in December 2021.
- [Eve Karasik Speaks at ABI’s Winter Leadership Conference](https://lnbyg.com/2022/01/eve-karasik-speaks-at-abis-winter-leadership-conference/) - Partner Eve Karasik moderated and presented on the “Winding Down Companies When Chapter 11 Is Not An Option” panel at the American Bankruptcy Institute’s (ABI) Winter Leadership Conference that took place in December 2021. That panel discussed alternatives to Chapter 11 for the liquidation of companies – such as out-of-court liquidations, receiverships, Assignment for the
- [Associates Jeffrey S. Kwong and Ricky Steelman, Jr. are Named Partners](https://lnbyg.com/2020/06/two-associates-are-named-partners/) - Two Elevated to Partner at Bankruptcy Practice Levene Neale Bender Yoo & Brill in Los Angeles (LOS ANGELES) — Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P., a leading Los Angeles-based bankruptcy law and business reorganization boutique, has elevated two of its associates to partners in the firm. Named as partners were Jeffrey S. Kwong, who
- [Eve H. Karasik Named Fellow of The American College of Bankruptcy](https://lnbyg.com/2019/02/eve-h-karasik-named-fellow-of-the-american-college-of-bankruptcy/) - Ms. Karasik is being honored for her professional excellence and exceptional contributions to the fields of bankruptcy and insolvency. Criteria for selection include the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, character, integrity, expertise and leadership, all contributing to the enhancement of the bankruptcy and insolvency practice. Membership in the College is very select. It now has
- [J.P. Fritz Acquires Unique Bankruptcy Foundation in Japan](https://lnbyg.com/2017/07/j-p-fritz-acquires-unique-bankruptcy-foundation-in-japan/) - SUPER LAWYERS MAGAZINE
- [Rescuing Businesses and Other Animals](https://lnbyg.com/2015/06/rescuing-businesses-and-other-animals/) - SUPER LAWYERS MAGAZINE
- [Eve Karasik Joins the Firm](https://lnbyg.com/2015/04/eve-h-karasik-joins-firm-as-partner/) - Prominent Bankruptcy Lawyer Eve H. Karasik Has Joined Top Los Angeles Firm of Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill as a Partner April 2015 Los Angeles Eve H. Karasik, a prominent bankruptcy and business restructuring attorney, has joined Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P., as a partner at one of the Los Angeles region's
- [New Name Partner at Levene Neale](https://lnbyg.com/2010/06/news-article-new-name-partner-at-levene-neale/) - NATIONAL LAW JOURNAL
- [Bankruptcy / Restructuring: California](https://lnbyg.com/2011/06/news-article-bankruptcyrestructuring-california/) - CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS
- [When Final Isn't](https://lnbyg.com/2012/11/news-article-when-final-isnt/) - DEAL PIPELINE
- [Firm Relies on Size and Flexibility to be Fully Responsive to Client Needs](https://lnbyg.com/2014/10/firm-relies-on-size-and-flexibility-to-be-fully-responsive-to-client-needs/) - LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL
- [15 LNBY&B Attorneys Listed as 2017 "Super Lawyers"](https://lnbyg.com/2017/01/15-lnbyb-attorneys-2017-super-lawyers/) - 15 LNBY&B Attorneys Are Listed on 2017 Edition of Prestigious "Super Lawyers" Compilation February 2017 Los Angeles The 2017 edition of the prestigious "Super Lawyers" compilation is highlighted by the inclusion of 15 senior attorneys at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P., the leading Los Angles bankruptcy boutique. Nine of those designated for Super
- [Two Associates are Named Partners of the Firm](https://lnbyg.com/2016/02/news-release-2-associates-named-partners/) - Two Associates Named Partners at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo And Brill, a Top Los Angeles Bankruptcy Boutique February 2016 LOS ANGELES John-Patrick M. Fritz and Krikor J. Meshefejian, two associates at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P., one of the Los Angeles region's leading bankruptcy law firms, have been named partners at the Century
- [15 Partners Honored by Super Lawyers’ 2018 List of Outstanding Attorneys](https://lnbyg.com/2018/02/15-partners-at-levene-neale-bender-yoo-brill-honored-by-positions-on-2018-list-of-outstanding-super-lawyers/) - 15 Partners at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill Honored by Positions on 2018 List of Outstanding "Super Lawyers" in Southern California February 2018 Los Angeles The prestigious listing, which debuted in 2003, recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The selections are the result of a rigorous process conducted by Super
- [15 Partners at LNBYB Elected To Prestigious "Super Lawyers" List for 2019](https://lnbyg.com/2019/02/15-partners-at-lnbyb-elected-to-prestigious-list-for-2019/) - In an affirmation of its keen skills in the field of bankruptcy law, 15 partners at Levene, Neale, Bender Yoo & Brill, L.L.P. have been elected to the 2019 edition of the prestigious listing of "Super Lawyers" in Southern California. Since the list's introduction in 2003, LNBYB's presence has grown exponentially, and includes all of
- [Surveys Conducted by Super Lawyer Bring 2019 Honors to Seven LNBYB Attorneys](https://lnbyg.com/2019/08/surveys-conducted-by-super-lawyer-bring-2019-honors-to-seven-lnbyb-attorneys/) - Two new polls conducted by Super Lawyers have resulted in distinguished honors for a total of seven attorneys at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo and Brill, L.L.P., the Los Angeles-based bankruptcy and reorganization specialists. Four were ranked in the 2019 survey for Top Women Attorneys in Southern California. Named as the latest regional "Rising Stars" were three
- [Edward M. Wolkowitz of Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill  Named to West Coast Top Lawyers List of 2019](https://lnbyg.com/2019/08/edward-m-wolkowitz-of-levene-neale-bender-yoo-brill-named-to-west-coast-top-lawyers-list-of-2019/) - Edward M. Wolkowitz, a partner at the bankruptcy and business reorganization firm of Los Angeles-based Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P., has been named one of The West Coast's Top Rated Lawyers for 2019. The compendium of leading legal practitioners was announced by Martindale Hubbell, one of the leading periodicals issued by ALM Media,
- [Eve H. Karasik, Partner at LNBYB, Named President of Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum](https://lnbyg.com/2020/06/eve-karasik-sr-partner-at-lnbyb-named-president-of-los-angeles-bankruptcy-forum/) - Eve H. Karasik, a partner at the leading bankruptcy and insolvency law firm of Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P. (LNBYB), has been appointed president of the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum for 2020–21. The mission of the Forum is to be the leading educational and networking resource for the bankruptcy and insolvency professionals in
- [Total of 7 at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill Honored as 2018 'Top Women Attorneys' and Rising Stars in Southern California](https://lnbyg.com/2018/09/total-of-7-at-levene-neale-bender-yoo-brill-honored-as-2018-top-women-attorneys-and-rising-stars-in-southern-california/) - Total of 7 at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill Honored as 2018 'Top Women Attorneys' and Rising Stars in Southern California September 2018 Los Angeles A total of seven attorneys at the bankruptcy law firm Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L. P. have been honored as 2018 "Top Women Attorneys in Southern California" and
- [Rising Stars and Women Attorneys Recognized in 2016 Polls](https://lnbyg.com/2016/07/rising-stars-and-women-attorneys/) - "Rising Stars" and Women Attorneys at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill Featured in 2016 Super Lawyer Listings July 2016 Los Angeles Three young attorneys and four women practitioners at the leading bankruptcy firm of Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P. have earned recognition in prominent 2016 listings compiled by Super Lawyers. Named Rising
- [Rising Stars](https://lnbyg.com/2015/07/2015-list-of-southern-california-rising-stars-features-four-attorneys-from-levene-neale-bender-yoo-brill-l-l-p/) - 2015 List of Southern California "Rising Stars" Features Four Attorneys from Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P. July 2015 Los Angeles Four attorneys at the prominent bankruptcy law firm of Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Brill L.L.P. have been selected to the 2015 listing of Southern California "Rising Stars," a professional compilation of top young

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## Team Members

- [Todd A. Frealy](https://lnbyg.com/team/todd-a-frealy/) - Todd Frealy is a Partner at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P., where he has practiced bankruptcy law since joining the firm in January 2010. Mr. Frealy focuses his practice on representing Chapter 7 Trustees in litigation to recover and liquidate estate assets. In July 2010, Mr. Frealy was appointed to the panel of
- [John N. Tedford, IV](https://lnbyg.com/team/john-n-tedford/) - JOHN N. TEDFORD, IV, is a partner at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P. John joined Levene Neale in February 2025, after over 22 years at Danning, Gill, Israel & Krasnoff, LLP. John started his bankruptcy career as a law clerk at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. During his first
- [Jeffrey S. Kwong](https://lnbyg.com/team/jeffrey-s-kwong/) - Jeffrey S. Kwong (鄺世傑) represents Chapter 11 debtors, unsecured creditor committees, secured and unsecured creditors, and parties in bankruptcy litigation and appeals from a variety of industries, including hotels and hospitality, lending and banking, commercial real estate, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Mr. Kwong’s prior Chapter 11 debtor engagements include Cornerstone Apparel, Inc., Anna’s Linens, Tala Jewelers, Inc., and Green
- [Eric P. Israel](https://lnbyg.com/team/eric-p-israel/) - Eric P. Israel has been a lawyer and advisor for more than 37 years for bankruptcy, workouts, debtor-creditor litigation, exemption planning, and business reorganizations. He represents debtors, trustees, creditors, creditor committees, and shareholders in complex bankruptcy and workout scenarios. Clients seek counsel from Eric for proactive advice when confronted with complicated problems before litigation, during
- [Brad D. Krasnoff](https://lnbyg.com/team/brad-d-krasnoff/) - For more than 35 years, Brad Krasnoff has served as insolvency counsel, with extensive experience representing fiduciaries in a myriad of matters in the bankruptcy court. He has served as a court-appointed fiduciary for more than 25 years. As counsel, he has prosecuted and defended avoiding power claims (preferential/fraudulent transfers), asset sale litigation, discharge litigation,
- [Michael G. D’Alba](https://lnbyg.com/team/michael-g-dalba/) - Michael G. D’Alba joined LNBYG in May 2024. He represents Chapter 7 trustees in investigations and avoidance actions, including on appeal. His practice extends to representing partition referees, receivers, judgment creditors, and debtors in possession in litigation matters. Prior to joining LNBYG, Mr. D’Alba practiced at a bankruptcy law firm in Los Angeles for 14
- [Richard P. Steelman, Jr.](https://lnbyg.com/team/richard-p-steelman-jr/) - Ricky Steelman is a Partner at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P. Mr. Steelman’s practical, client-centered, and resolution-driven practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, including litigation connected to bankruptcy, restructuring, and insolvency. His extensive business litigation experience includes successful representation of individuals, Fortune 500 companies, creditors, debtors, hospitals, and emergency physician groups in state
- [Joseph M. Rothberg](https://lnbyg.com/team/joseph-m-rothberg/) - Joe Rothberg joined LNBYG as a partner in 2021. Mr. Rothberg has broad experience across a variety of commercial litigation matters, including in state courts, federal courts, bankruptcy courts, and in private arbitrations. Mr. Rothberg has conducted litigation across a wide assortment of industries, including the textile and apparel industries, the aerospace industry, tech industry,
- [Carmela T. Pagay](https://lnbyg.com/team/carmela-t-pagay/) - Carmela T. Pagay specializes in the representation of debtors, creditor committees, and Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 trustees, and bankruptcy litigation. Ms. Pagay received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Ms. Pagay is admitted to practice
- [Robert M. Carrasco](https://lnbyg.com/team/robert-m-carrasco/) - ROBERT M. CARRASCO joined LNBYG as an associate attorney in May 2023. Before joining LNBYG, Mr. Carrasco was a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Martin R. Barash in the Central District of California- Bankruptcy Court. Prior to that, Mr. Carrasco served as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. Cecelia G. Morris in the
- [Edward M. Wolkowitz](https://lnbyg.com/team/edward-m-wolkowitz/) - Edward M. Wolkowitz has been a bankruptcy attorney, trustee and receiver for more than 40 years. Prior to its merger with Levene Neale, he was the managing principal of Robinson, Diamant & Wolkowitz, in Los Angeles. He is equally adept in representing debtors, creditors, trustees and other parties involved in bankruptcy cases and has repeatedly
- [Timothy J. Yoo](https://lnbyg.com/team/timothy-j-yoo/) - Timothy Yoo, a partner of the firm, specializes in commercial litigation and bankruptcy. Known throughout the region as a bankruptcy attorney who resolves difficult issues with creativity and efficiency, he consistently earns the highest rating in peer surveys, including being repeatedly listed as a “Super Lawyer.” Mr. Yoo received his undergraduate degree in business from
- [Beth Ann R. Young](https://lnbyg.com/team/beth-ann-r-young/) - Beth Ann R. Young is a partner and head of the litigation group at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P. Joining in 2005 as a member of the firm, Ms. Young's practice areas focus on creditor's rights, receiverships, judicial foreclosures and complex business litigation in both the state and federal court systems, before and
- [Daniel H. Reiss](https://lnbyg.com/team/daniel-h-reiss/) - Daniel H. Reiss has specialized in the area of bankruptcy and insolvency for over thirty years. Mr. Reiss is known for combining his skills as a seasoned bankruptcy lawyer with his business background, having worked at KPMG as a certified public accountant before pursuing a legal career. His practice has included representation of clients in
- [Juliet Y. Oh](https://lnbyg.com/team/juliet-y-oh/) - Juliet Y. Oh is a partner at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P. representing individuals and corporations in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, out-of-court restructuring proceedings and bankruptcy litigation proceedings. She has been voted a “Rising Star” in a poll of her peers in Southern California each year since 2006. Ms. Oh has recently represented
- [David L. Neale](https://lnbyg.com/team/david-l-neale/) - David L. Neale, founder and co-managing partner of LNBYG, is equally skilled in both litigating and negotiating complex issues. A graduate of Princeton University with highest honors and Columbia University School of Law, he is a member of the New York and California Bars. He has argued numerous appeals, dealing with bankruptcy issues involving pension
- [Krikor J. Meshefejian](https://lnbyg.com/team/krikor-j-meshefejian/) - Krikor J. Meshefejian represents clients in business reorganization and related litigation matters. He has assisted clients such as single asset real estate debtors, multi-million-dollar enterprises, small businesses and individuals in successfully and efficiently navigating the reorganization process. Prior to joining the firm in 2008, Mr. Meshefejian clerked for the Honorable Geraldine Mund and the Honorable
- [Gary E. Klausner](https://lnbyg.com/team/gary-e-klausner/) - Gary Klausner joined LNBYG as a senior partner in May 2014, from a senior shareholder position at Stutman, Treaster & Glatt. Mr. Klausner has exclusively practiced in the field of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy since 1976. He represents Chapter 11 debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, creditors' committees, trustees and receivers, licensors and franchisors, purchasers of
- [Monica Y. Kim](https://lnbyg.com/team/monica-y-kim/) - Monica Young Kim was admitted to the California Bar in 1995, after graduating from the University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1991) and Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 1995). She was a Law Clerk to the Honorable Jane Dickson McKeag, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Eastern District of California, 1995–96. Ms. Kim has worked solely in
- [Eve H. Karasik](https://lnbyg.com/team/eve-h-karasik/) - Eve H. Karasik (she/her/hers) is a Partner at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P. in Los Angeles, California. She focuses her national practice on corporate restructuring and bankruptcy, including representation of Chapter 11 debtors, unsecured creditor and equity committees, trustees, secured and unsecured creditors, asset purchasers and parties involved in bankruptcy litigation and appeals. Her
- [David B. Golubchik](https://lnbyg.com/team/david-b-golubchik/) - David B. Golubchik, a partner of Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P., focuses his practice on business reorganization and bankruptcy. His representative industries include construction and real estate, aerospace, publishing, apparel, food, beverages, restaurants, and other wholesale, retail and service operations both domestically and internationally. A prolific author and speaker on bankruptcy issues, Mr.
- [Philip A. Gasteier](https://lnbyg.com/team/philip-a-gasteier/) - Philip A. Gasteier’s more than 40 years of practice has included a broad range of bankruptcy and insolvency representation, including chapter 11 debtors, trustees in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 cases, creditors, committees, buyers, landlords and parties to executory contracts, with particular emphasis on complex reorganizations, workouts and structuring transactions. Following his graduation from the
- [John-Patrick M. Fritz](https://lnbyg.com/team/john-patrick-m-fritz/) - John-Patrick M. Fritz was named a partner at Levene, Neale, Bender, Yoo & Golubchik L.L.P. in January 2016. Mr. Fritz advises clients as chapter 11 debtors in possession, purchasers, post-petition lenders, creditors, committees, and litigants in bankruptcy related matters. Mr. Fritz represents clients in all industries, including hotels and hospitality, commercial real estate, food production,
- [Anthony A. Friedman](https://lnbyg.com/team/anthony-a-friedman/) - Anthony A. Friedman specializes in the representation of debtors in reorganizations and liquidations, Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 Trustees, bankruptcy litigation, State Court litigation, and creditors’ committees. Mr. Friedman is admitted to practice before all Courts in the State of California, the United States District Court (all Districts in California), the Ninth Circuit Court of
- [Todd M. Arnold](https://lnbyg.com/team/todd-m-arnold/) - Todd M. Arnold has been with LNBYG since 2003. Mr. Arnold specializes in corporate and high net worth individual reorganizations and bankruptcy litigation. Mr. Arnold has served as counsel in several major reorganization cases and in hundreds of avoidance actions. Mr. Arnold joined LNBYG after serving as an extern and a law clerk to the
- [Ron Bender](https://lnbyg.com/team/ron-bender/) - Ron Bender born Los Angeles, California, July 22, 1964; admitted to California Bar, 1989. Admitted to the United States District Court, Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Education: Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania (B.S. Summa Cum Laude, 1986); Stanford University School of

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