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Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business

Recognized by Chambers USA as one of the top firms for bankruptcy and restructuring work: “Although more compact than some other West Coast bankruptcy/restructuring boutiques, this firm attracts a strong following through the consistent quality of its attorneys and their talent for strategic corporate restructuring and approaching bankruptcy as a last resort.” Key individual attorneys cited include:

  • Lawrence Peitzman
    Intellectually one of the strongest practitioners in the bankruptcy field. He is an imposing presence in negotiations and in court, always remaining calm and businesslike.”
  • Howard Weg
    Working to make the firm a real national player.”
  • Scott Gautier
    A talented negotiator….and praise for his skill in guiding a client through a stressful circumstance.”

U.S. News – Best Lawyers

Ranked in top-tier category 1 both nationwide and in Los Angeles in the inaugural 2010 “Best Law Firm” rankings. Peitzman Weg LLP was the smallest-sized firm recognized, ranked alongside several global, AmLaw100 law firms. Lawrence Peitzman and Howard Weg were both listed as Best Lawyers®

Who’s Who Legal: California

Identified Lawrence Peitzman and Howard Weg as leading practitioners in California. Less than 800 lawyers in California are considered leading practitioners across the 31 areas of business law surveyed.

Martindale-Hubbell

AV® Preeminent™ peer review rated attorneys:

  • Lawrence Peitzman
  • Howard Weg
  • David Shemano

“Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars”

Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics recognized these Peitzman Weg attorneys:

  • Lawrence Peitzman – Super Lawyer
  • Howard Weg – Super Lawyer
  • David Shemano – Super Lawyer
  • Scott Gautier – Rising Star
Industries

“This bankruptcy boutique's strength is belied by the comparatively small size of its group...extremely personable and attentive approach...”

--Chambers USA 2011

"One of the outstanding firms in bankruptcy, with truly talented and creative attorneys, and the ability to cover every angle of an insolvency."

--Chambers USA 2010