In 1991, J. Scott Bovitz and Susan M. Spitzer formed Bovitz & Spitzer ( bankruptcy law firm).
Our office is about nine blocks from the bankruptcy courthouse in downtown Los Angeles. Our attorneys appear in bankruptcy courts in all divisions of the Central District of California: Los Angeles;
Santa Ana; Riverside; Woodland Hills (San Fernando Valley); and Santa Barbara
(Northern Division).
Bovitz & Spitzer represents business debtors, business and consumer creditors, law firms,
asset purchasers, and other interested parties in bankruptcy cases (chapter 7, chapter 11,
and chapter 13). Bovitz & Spitzer regularly serves as "local
counsel" to other law firms.
Bovitz & Spitzer handles contested matters and bankruptcy litigation (adversary proceedings). For example, we represent clients in automatic stay, preference, fraudulent transfer, lien priority, dischargeability, objection to discharge, and exemption litigation. We file and prosecute objections to chapter 11 and chapter 13 plans.
We handle bankruptcy appeals before the district court, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
We are involved with pre-bankruptcy matters, assignments for the benefit of creditors, asset protection, and exemption planning.
Bovitz & Spitzer handles matters arising under the Uniform Commercial Code (regarding the attachment, perfection, priority, and foreclosure of UCC liens on personal property).
Our firm advises individuals about their bankruptcy options. Thus, Bovitz & Spitzer is a "debt relief agency." Prospective debtors: should not incur debt in contemplation of bankruptcy; do not have to employ an attorney to file bankruptcy. Please see the discussion about "debt relief agencies" on our site.
If Bovitz & Spitzer agrees to take on your case, we will enter into a written contract (a retainer agreement) with you. Our retainer agreement will disclose our fees and specify the job which we will undertake for you.
Usually, there is no charge for an initial telephone call regarding a prospective
legal matter. If we tentatively accept your case on the telephone, we normally set up a meeting to discuss strategy and tactics in more detail.
Please call to confirm our current rates. Sorry, but Bovitz & Spitzer does not accept credit cards.