
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
About Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP (PSZJ) is the largest law firm in the United States, dedicated primarily to corporate restructuring and bankruptcy law. Since its founding in 1983, the firm has maintained an unwavering commitment to excellence, developing a nationally recognized practice rooted in legal mastery, practical business insight, and exceptional client service. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Houston, and Delaware, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP offers clients coast-to-coast representation with a global reach.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP focuses its practice on four interrelated areas: business reorganizations and workouts, bankruptcy litigation, corporate law, and business and commercial litigation. The firm represents a diverse array of clients, including large public corporations, trustees, creditors’ committees, and closely held businesses. Its hallmark is cost-effective representation guided by seasoned attorneys, many of whom have over 15 years of experience and deep backgrounds in complex restructuring.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP is consistently lauded for its legal skill and results, earning accolades from industry-leading organizations such as Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, Law360, and IFLR1000. Recent awards include multiple M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards and repeated recognition of its attorneys on Super Lawyers and Lawdragon’s leading bankruptcy lawyers list.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP is distinguished by its philosophy of hands-on partner involvement. Clients hire attorneys—not layers of associates—and receive the direct attention of lawyers who are intimately involved in all stages of representation. Whether guiding complex reorganizations, leading high-stakes litigation, or managing distressed transactions, the firm applies tactical litigation strength and strong negotiating skill to achieve optimal outcomes.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP remains a national leader in restructuring, committed to delivering strategic solutions and exceptional value in the most challenging financial and legal environments.
Practice Areas
- Business Reorganizations & Workouts
- Debtors
- Unsecured Creditors' Committees
- Special Interest Committees
- Trustees & Receivers
- Examiners
- Asset Purchasers and Investors
- Investors in Distressed Debt
- Middle Market Companies
- Municipal Bankruptcies - Chapter 9
- Cross border Insolvency and Chapter 15
- Corporate
- Out-of-Court Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate & Commercial
- Debt Financings
- Real Estate
- Appeals
- Bankruptcy Appeals
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Bankruptcy Financing Disputes
- Avoidance Actions and Claims Litigation
- Asset Sales
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- General Business Litigation
- Insurance Litigation