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Michael Salanick

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Results-Driven Legal Counsel | Transactional & Litigation | Bankruptcy Litigation | Actionable Strategic Guidance Matched To Client Goals

Los Angeles, California

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About Michael Salanick

Michael Salanick is an attorney licensed by the State Bar of California, with 24 years of experience emphasizing bankruptcy law, creditor claims, and high-stakes litigation. He is founder and managing attorney of the Law Office of Michael Salanick, a Los Angeles-based boutique firm with a statewide reach and impact across California’s federal district courts and bankruptcy courts — Northern, Eastern, Central & Southern. Michael provides practical, results-driven legal solutions to individuals, businesses & corporate entities, including various healthcare organizations and medical practice groups facing complex legal and regulatory challenges.Throughout his career, Michael has successfully prosecuted adversary cases under 11 U.S.C. §§ 523 and 727, securing denial of discharge based on fraud and enforcing creditor claims across a broad spectrum of debtor entities. He is skilled in managing contested bankruptcy proceedings, including resolving objections to discharge, exemptions, plan confirmations, and claim objections from both secured and unsecured creditors, including the IRS, loan servicers, and major lenders.Michael has a strong track record in securing favorable settlements for clients, significantly reducing secured and unsecured claims and preventing foreclosure actions. His negotiation skills extend to obtaining advantageous loan modifications, deed in lieu agreements, and principal reductions, achieving favorable outcomes in complex financial disputes.His expertise includes corporate liquidation and bankruptcy claims. Michael advises clients across industries—healthcare, housing & real estate, non-profits entities, and closely-held businesses—on liquidation strategies under Chapter 7, and corporate restructuring guidance under Chapter 11. He creates comprehensive liquidation analysis models to guide corporate liquidation decisions and provides strategic counsel on handling bankruptcy claims, ensuring efficient resolution of creditor disputes and asset distribution. Additionally, he has worked extensively on commercial tenant lease workouts, including assumption or rejection of unexpired lease agreements under 11 U.S.C. §365.Michael approaches each client matter with a fresh perspective; meticulous legal analysis; clear communication; and a wealth of practical, effective, client-centered solutions. His ability to balance litigation with negotiation is reflected in successful resolution of complex bankruptcy matters, adversary proceedings, and advancing favorable outcomes across a vast array of conflicts and disputes.

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