Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger - Beverly Hills, CA
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Beverly Hills, CA
9454 Wilshire Boulevard 6th Floor Beverly Hills, CA 90212 - 2937
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
- 16 Attorney Ratings
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26
Years
Experience
Beverly Hills Bankruptcy Law Firm
Updated: 04/20/2026
Areas of Practice
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 11
Firm Information
Overview
At The Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger, we provide strategic, results-focused counsel to individuals, families, and businesses navigating complex financial and insolvency matters in Beverly Hills and throughout California. Our practice is grounded in professionalism, careful analysis and clear advocacy – because the decisions made at moments of financial distress can shape the future for years to come.
Bankruptcy law is a core focus of our firm. We represent debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 proceedings, tailoring each approach to the client’s objectives – whether that means pursuing a fresh start, reorganizing operations, protecting assets or enforcing rights under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. We are experienced in evaluating eligibility, preparing and filing petitions and schedules, negotiating with trustees and opposing counsel, and appearing in court to advance our clients’ positions efficiently and credibly.
We also counsel clients on foreclosure-related issues and distressed real estate concerns, with an emphasis on practical options and timely action. Where appropriate, we help clients assess loss mitigation strategies, address lien and priority disputes and resolve matters that intersect with bankruptcy filings and state-law remedies.
In addition, we handle trustee-related work and creditor representation, including claims analysis, objections, nondischargeability and discharge litigation where applicable, and enforcement of rights in bankruptcy and related proceedings. Our approach is disciplined and detail-oriented: we prioritize thorough documentation, candid risk assessment and direct communication at every stage.
Clients come to us for steady guidance and informed advocacy. We take pride in providing responsive service, sound judgment and a confident courtroom presence when needed. Whether you are confronting mounting debt, restructuring a business or protecting creditor interests, we are prepared to help you move forward with clarity and control.
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Awards and Honors
Super Lawyers® Selectees
Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger selected for a Super Lawyers® list
- Davtyan, Sofya On a Super Lawyers® List
Honors
- Graduated Hastings College of the Law With Honors, 1978 - 1981
- Order of the Coif, 1980 - 1981
- Thurston Honor Society, 1981
- Law Review, 1980 - 1981
- Phi Alpha Delta, 1980 - 1981
- "AV" rated lawyer as rated by Martindale Hubbell, 1994 - Present
Previous Law Firm Names
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Berger & Stolar, March 1, 1995
Attorneys
Staff
- Yathida Nipha, Senior Paralegal
- Karine Manvelian, Paralegal
- Peter Garza, Law Clerk
- Jennifer M. Liu, CPA, MBT, Preferred Accountant
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Sofya Davtyan
Partner
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Angela Gill
Senior Associate Attorney
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Robert Poteete
Associate Attorney
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Kevin Ronk
Of Counsel
Staff
- Yathida Nipha, Senior Paralegal
- Karine Manvelian, Paralegal
- Peter Garza, Law Clerk
- Jennifer M. Liu, CPA, MBT, Preferred Accountant
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Contact
9454 Wilshire Boulevard
6th Floor
Beverly Hills, CA 90212 - 2937
Phone: 310-810-4683
Fax: 310-271-9805
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Additional California Locations
Los Angeles, CA (8.2 miles)
515 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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Calabasas, CA (13.5 miles)
22231 Mulholland Hwy
Suite 213
Calabasas, CA 91302
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Woodland Hills, CA (13.8 miles)
21900 Burbank Blvd
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
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Long Beach, CA (23.8 miles)
111 West Ocean Blvd.
Suite 400
Long Beach, CA 90802
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Orange, CA (34.8 miles)
333 City Boulevard West
Orange, CA 92868
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Riverside, CA (58.7 miles)
4480 Main Street
Suite C
Riverside, CA 92501
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Santa Barbara, CA (78.4 miles)
7 W. Figueroa Street
Suite 200
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Bakersfield, CA (97.2 miles)
4900 California Avenue
Tower B, 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93309
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San Diego, CA (117.3 miles)
501 W Broadway
Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Jose, CA (298.9 miles)
99 South Almaden Blvd
Suite 600
San Jose, CA 95113
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San Francisco, CA (340.9 miles)
1390 Market Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94102
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