
Cia H. Mackle, Bankruptcy Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11
AttorneyatPachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing bankruptcy in Los Angeles since 2006.
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Cia H. Mackle is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11. Cia has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp.
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- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · Business · Chapter 11
- Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11 matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Cia H. Mackle: Cia H. Mackle is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11. Cia has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Cia H. Mackle
Cia concentrates on bankruptcy, business, chapter 11, and creditor rights. Each area below outlines the kind of case Cia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy
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Business
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Chapter 11
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Creditor Rights
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Bankruptcy cases in Los Angeles, California
Cia takes bankruptcy matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cia agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Los Angeles, California
Cia takes business matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cia agrees to represent you.
Chapter 11 cases in Los Angeles, California
Cia takes chapter 11 matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cia agrees to represent you.
Creditor Rights cases in Los Angeles, California
Cia takes creditor rights matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Cia agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Cia H. Mackle — Over 20 years of California bankruptcy experience
Cia H. Mackle is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Chapter 11. Cia has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp.
Cia Mackle’s practice has focused on a broad range of domestic and international business reorganization and restructuring matters, including the representation of debtors in possession, chapter 11 trustees, creditors’ committees, and other constituencies in the largest chapter 11 cases nationwide, including, most recently, Party City, Cineworld, Chinos Holdings (J. Crew), Neiman Marcus, and Ascena (Ann Taylor). She has over fifteen years’ experience representing committees, chapter 11 trustees, and liquidating trusts in financial fraud and Ponzi cases, including Professional Financial Investors, Inc. and Woodbridge Financial. Cia has prosecuted and defended numerous multimillion-dollar fraudulent transfer and breach-of-fiduciary-duty actions. With detailed knowledge of e-discovery issues as well as skill in the substantive and technological presentation of electronic evidence, she counsels clients on e-discovery issues and has managed dozens of large reviews or productions. Cia is perennially selected for inclusion by Best Lawyers in America for her work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. She is a graduate of Duke University and received her J.D. from University of Southern California where she was a member of the Southern California Law Review.
Publications
•Sections 327 Through 330 Recent Developments in the Law of Employment and Compensation of Bankruptcy Professionals2021 Norton Annual Survey of Bankruptcy Law 439, October 2021
News
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 15, 2024
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 18, 2022
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones Wins Prestigious 2021 TMA Turnaround/Transaction of the Year Award
September 1, 2021
Court Approves Wilmington Diocese Plan
July 29, 2011
Events
For Debtors Facing Postpetition Interest and Makewhole Obligations, It 'Hertz so Good' . . . Unless They’re Solvent
AIRA 39th Annual Conference Newport Beach CA, June 9, 2023
Working with Cia on a bankruptcy matter
Cia Mackle’s practice has focused on a broad range of domestic and international business reorganization and restructuring matters, including the representation of debtors in possession, chapter 11 trustees, creditors’ committees, and other constituencies in the largest chapter 11 cases nationwide, including, most recently, Party City, Cineworld, Chinos Holdings (J. Crew), Neiman Marcus, and…
Who Cia represents
Cia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, business, and chapter 11 matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Cia H. Mackle's legal education and bar admissions
University of Southern California
J.D. · 2006
Duke University
A.B. · 2003
Jurisdictions
Cia's state bar admissions
Florida
2006 · ACTIVE
Cia studied at J.D. in University of Southern California and A.B. in Duke University.
Law school and academic background
Cia completed J.D. in University of Southern California and A.B. in Duke University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Cia runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Cia H. Mackle's office in Los Angeles
Cia's primary office is at 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp
10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 13th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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How to hire Cia H. Mackle — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Cia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Cia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cia's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Cia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Cia
Cia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Cia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Cia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Cia H. Mackle
How much does it cost to hire Cia for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Cia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Cia offer a free consultation?
Cia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Cia's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Cia's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in California typically take?
Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Cia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Cia take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Cia is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Cia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Cia?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Cia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Cia accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Cia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Bankruptcy attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Cia handles bankruptcy matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified bankruptcy attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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