Michael D. Good

Michael D. Good is a skilled attorney. He has deep expertise in bankruptcy law and corporate restructuring. He is the owner and managing attorney of South Bay Law Firm. Since 1994, he has represented corporate debtors, creditors’ committees, and individual creditors. Mr. Good has experience in many industries. They include franchising, construction, manufacturing, sub-prime lending, media, and international insolvencies.

Mr. Good is a University of Pennsylvania graduate. He earned a B.A. from the College of Arts and Sciences. He also minored in Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management at the Wharton Business School. He went on to obtain his J.D. from Pepperdine University in 1994. Following law school, he served as a judicial clerk for Hon. Mitchel R. Goldberg in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

Mr. Good has demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing bankruptcy law and practice throughout his career. He has vast experience with complex bankruptcies, reorganizations, and liquidations. He has also handled out-of-court restructurings and assignments for creditors. His expertise is recognized by his service on the Bankruptcy Mediation Panel for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, since 2016.

Mr. Good is a recognized leader in bankruptcy law and legal education. He has published multiple journal articles and authored authoritative works on both U.S. and international insolvency and bankruptcy law. He has also served as a U.S.-based correspondent for *International Corporate Rescue*, a leading publication in cross-border restructuring. Since 2013, Mr. Good has been a trusted advisor to the California State Bar’s Insolvency Law Committee, helping shape policy and best practices in insolvency and restructuring.

In 2004, Super Lawyers named Mr. Good a “Rising Star.” His career shows a dedication to helping individuals and businesses solve financial problems.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner, South Bay Law Firm

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Pepperdine University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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