Jason S. Pomerantz, Bankruptcy Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 35 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy and General · 4.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatPachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing bankruptcy in Los Angeles since 1991.
- 35+
- Years practicing
- 4.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
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Jason S. Pomerantz is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and General. Jason has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 35 years
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · General
- Handles Bankruptcy and General matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 35 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Peer Reviewed.
About Jason S. Pomerantz: Jason S. Pomerantz is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and General. Jason has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jason takes on
Jason concentrates on bankruptcy and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jason handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy cases in Los Angeles, California
Jason 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 Jason agrees to represent you.
General cases in Los Angeles, California
Jason takes general 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 Jason agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jason S. Pomerantz — bankruptcy lawyer in Los Angeles
Jason S. Pomerantz is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy and General. Jason has over 35 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp. Rated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Jason Pomerantz, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has substantial experience representing debtors, unsecured creditors, trustees, and creditors’ committees in chapter 11 reorganization cases, chapter 7 cases, and in related litigation in both state and federal court. Jason’s practice is generally focused on middle-market companies with annual revenues ranging from $50 - $300 million. Jason has represented creditors’ committees in Glazed Investments (Krispy Kreme), Commissary Operations, Tom’s Foods, Empire Beef, and Souper Salad . Jason frequently represents entertainment clients, as well as several top talent agencies. Jason has mediated cases for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District through the Bankruptcy Mediation Program. Jason completed Advanced Mediation Training at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine University School of Law. In past years Jason has been recognized by the United States Bankruptcy Court (Central District) for settling “the most number of mediation conferences in the Los Angeles Division and the Central District, and (being) the most chosen mediator in the Los Angeles Division as well as the Central District” during the 2013-2014 term. Jason is perennially named a Southern California “Super Lawyer,” an honor bestowed on only 5% of attorneys in the Southern California region. Additionally, Jason has been recognized since 2018 by Best Lawyers in America for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jason holds an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (1988), and a JD from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (1991).
Clerkships
•Law clerk, Judge David N. Naugle (Bankr. C.D. Cal.)
•Extern to the Honorable Arthur L. Alarcon, United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989)
Programs & Lectures
The Future of Retail: How Rapid Changes in the Retail Economy Are Affecting Creditor Strategies (2017)
Recognizing a Fraudulent Transfer or a Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Recovering Your Money (2017)
Current Insolvency Issues for Finance and Credit Professionals (2016) Best Practices for Avoiding Preference Suits (2016)
Effective Mediation, Preparation, Styles, and Mediators: Getting to 9019 (2014)
Strategies for Working With Your Customer in Chapter 11 (2009)
Turning Lemons into Lemonade: Asking Difficult Client Questions Without Losing the Sale (2000)
Financial Due Diligence: Effectively Evaluating Prospective Clients and Monitoring Existing Clients (2000)
Demystifying Client Bankruptcy and Its Effect on PEOs (1999)
Publications
•“Some Revisions to the Bankruptcy Code Offer PEOs Leverage in the Bankruptcy Process,” PEO Insider (Nov. 2005)
•“Bankruptcy Notices: Not Just Junk Mail,” PEO Insider (2000)
•“Keeping the Lid on Pandora’s Box: Terminate the Client Service Agreement Before the Client Files Bankruptcy,” PEO Insider (2000)
•“Have Courts Intruded on First Amendment Guarantees in Their Zeal to Ensure That Crime Does Not Pay?,” Loyola Entertainment Law Journal (1991)
News
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 15, 2024
Nineteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2024 Southern California “Super Lawyers” List
January 10, 2024
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2023 Southern California’s “Super Lawyers” List
January 1, 2023
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 18, 2022
Seventeen PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2022 Southern California’s “Super Lawyers” List
January 20, 2022
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 19, 2021
Nineteen PSZJ Attorneys Named 2021 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
January 1, 2021
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 20, 2020
Twenty-One PSZJ Attorneys Named 2020 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
January 15, 2020
PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2018
Twenty-One PSZJ Attorneys Named 2019 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
January 30, 2019
PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2019
Twenty PSZJ Attorneys Named 2018 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
January 31, 2018
Thirty-Five PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2017
Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named 2017 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
January 25, 2017
Current Insolvency Issues for Finance and Credit Professionals
September 15, 2016
Jason Pomerantz Settles the Most Mediations in Central District of California
November 1, 2014
Pachulski Ranked Among Top Bankruptcy Firms by Chambers
June 12, 2009
Events
The Future of Retail: How Rapid Changes in the Retail Economy Are Affecting Creditor Strategies
National Association of Credit Management National Home Centers Credit Group Kansas City MO, May 16, 2017
Best Practices for Avoiding Preference Suits
AIRA 32nd Annual Bankruptcy & Restructuring Conference Coronado Island, CA, June 10, 2016
Effective Mediation, Preparation, Styles, and Mediators: Getting to 9019
Mediation in Commercial Bankruptcy Wilmington DE, December 10, 2014
Strategies for Working With Your Customer in Chapter 11
CRF Credit & Accounts Receivable Open Forum Chicago, August 11, 2009
Working with Jason on a bankruptcy matter
Jason Pomerantz, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, has substantial experience representing debtors, unsecured creditors, trustees, and creditors’ committees in chapter 11 reorganization cases, chapter 7 cases, and in related litigation in both state and federal court. Jason’s practice is generally focused on middle-market companies with annual revenues ranging from $50 - $300 million.…
Clients Jason works with
Jason reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy and general matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
J.D. · 1991
University of California at Los Angeles
B.A. · 1988
Jurisdictions
Jason's state bar admissions
California
1991 · ACTIVE
Jason studied at J.D. in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Jason completed J.D. in Loyola Law School, Los Angeles and B.A. in University of California at Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jason runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Jason has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Peer Reviewed
Legal awards and honors
Peer Reviewed.
Locations
Jason S. Pomerantz's office in Los Angeles
Jason'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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Client reviews of Jason S. Pomerantz — 4.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Jason S. Pomerantz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jason usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jason charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason'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; Jason 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 Jason
Jason 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. Jason confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jason'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 Jason S. Pomerantz
How much does it cost to hire Jason for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jason walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jason offer a free consultation?
Jason charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Jason'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. Jason gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jason take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Jason 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 — Jason 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 Jason?
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. Jason will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jason accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Jason'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
Jason 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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