About

Michael Jay Berger is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law with 42 years of revel in in fixing financial ruin troubles. Serving Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, San Fernando Valley, Santa Ana, Santa Barbara, Riverside and all of California! Michael Jay Berger is a surprisingly skilled legal professional based totally in Los Angeles, California, serving customers in various places across the country. With 42 years of enjoy in solving bankruptcy problems, he is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law and an AV* rated legal professional. One of Michael Jay Berger's key strengths is his capability to research and remedy troubles effectively. As a Mensa licensed genius, he has a robust flair for expertise complicated felony troubles and finding solutions that advantage his customers. If you are going through harassment from creditors, Michael Jay Berger allow you to legally erase your debts and start clean. In addition to supporting people with personal bankruptcy cases, Michael Jay Berger also helps companies in want of reorganization. He can offer safety from creditors whilst guiding you through the technique of restructuring your business. If you have a declare towards a employer or individual that has filed for financial disaster, Michael Jay Berger assist you to maximize your series efforts. Michael Jay Berger gives loose initial consultations to talk about your case and determine the nice course of action. He represents both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, eleven, and 13 bankruptcy complaints for the duration of Southern California. With a deep knowledge of financial disaster law and sizable enjoy in the local courts, Michael Jay Berger can offer professional guidance and illustration. To better serve his customers, Michael Jay Berger makes use of ultra-modern technology, which includes Best Case Bankruptcy Software, Lexis Nexis Research Software, and the PACER system. This permits him to get entry to certain information on current financial disaster instances and streamline the practise of bankruptcy schedules. His crew additionally uses ACT! Premium 2019 to control contacts and calendars efficaciously. Michael Jay Berger is understood for dealing with emergency instances that other legal professionals may additionally refuse to tackle. He has a tested track record of success in stopping foreclosure, even when contacted just one day before a scheduled sale. His firm is a pacesetter in filing Chapter eleven instances and confirming Chapter 11 plans, demonstrating his understanding in complex financial disaster court cases. Overall, Michael Jay Berger is a dedicated and experienced attorney who's dedicated to assisting people and groups navigate the demanding situations of bankruptcy. With his information, skills, and revolutionary method, he provides precious support to clients throughout California.

Legal Issues

Bankruptcy

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief

Collections

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Foreclosure Defense

Certificates

Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law
State Bar of California, Legal Board of Specialization

Languages

• Armenian: Spoken, Written
• English: Spoken, Written
• Hebrew: Spoken, Written
• Russian: Spoken, Written
• Spanish: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Lawyer
  Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger
  1983
• Lawyer
  Rifkind & Sterling
  1981

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
  Initial consultation is always free!
• Retaines and Rates
  Firm Fees I handle most Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases on a flat fee basis. My fees for a Chapter 7 range from a minimum of $1,500.00 to a maximum of $5,000.00, depending on the complexity of the case. My median fee for a Chapter 7 is $2,000.00. My flat fee covers many things that paralegals cannot do, and other bankruptcy attorneys charge extra for. Half of the fee is due when you hire me, half is due immediately before filing of the bankruptcy petition. All costs are included except the Bankruptcy Court filing fee, which is $335.00 for a Chapter 7 and $310.00 for a Chapter 13. I typically charge $5,000.00 for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case for debtors who work for a company, and $6,000.00 for debtors who are self-employed, though complicated cases may involve additional fees. I typically ask my clients to pay me $2,000.00 before the filing of the Chapter 13 petition, with the balance of my legal fees being paid through the Chapter 13 plan. This allows my Chapter 13 clients to file bankruptcy and save their homes without having to pay me the entire legal fee before the filing of the bankruptcy petition. Regular wage earners who are able to make regular plan payments but do not have money for a retainer may qualify for my special no money down Chapter 13 plan. This lets my clients file Chapter 13 bankruptcy by paying only the court filing fee of $281.00 prior to filing bankruptcy. All legal fees are paid to me through the plan. This is an incredible deal. Adversary Proceedings and Motions are handled either on a flat fee basis or an hourly basis, according to the preference of the client. Chapter 11s are handled on an hourly basis. My hourly rate is $595.00/hour. The hourly rate for my Senior Associate Lawyer Sofya Davtyan is $495.00/hour. The hourly rate for my mid level Associate Lawyer Carolyn Afari is $395.00/hour. The hourly rate for my Associate Lawyer Samuel Boyamian is $295.00/hour. The hourly rate for my law clerks and senior paralegals is $225.00/hour. The hourly rate for my paralegals is $200.00/hour. These rates are substantially less than those charged by other bankruptcy attorneys with similar experience. Unlike other attorneys, I never raise my hourly rates in the middle of a bankruptcy case. Chapter 11 business reorganizations are billed hourly, with a typical retainer of $20,000.00 for an individual or small business Chapter 11. The filing fee for a Chapter 11 is $1,717.00. For an exact fee quote in writing for your matter, call me at 310.271.6223 to discuss the specific facts and circumstances of your case.

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