Michael StJames

Law Offices of Michael StJames • San Francisco, CA

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Contact

Phone

(415) 944-2456

Address

155 Montgomery St #1004, San Francisco, CA, 94104, US

Professional

About

Since 1980, my practice has been limited to Business Bankruptcy. I regularly represent Debtors in Chapter 11 cases, and ordinarily confirm Plans of Reorganization. I represent creditors in bankruptcy and insolvency cases. I also represent landlords, including a NYSE REIT, in bankruptcy cases throughout the country. I pride myself on innovative strategies and responsiveness.

About Bankruptcy Debt Law

Bankruptcy attorneys help individuals and businesses overwhelmed by debt find relief through bankruptcy or debt restructuring. They guide clients through the process to a fresh start. Common matters include chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, creditor harassment.

Credentials

Education

1977 University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law J.D. 1977 St John's College-Annapolis BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards

2006 Legal Specialization: Bankruptcy, California State Bar 1988 Board Certified: Business Bankruptcy,

Publications

2006 American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Are Letters of Credit Covered by the Landlord's Cap? 2005 Transactions: The Tennessee Journal of Business Law Why Bad Things Happen in Large Chapter 11 Cases: Some Thoughts About Courting Failure 2005 California Bankruptcy Journal Terminating Transmutation: Is there an Alternative to Divorce When One Spouse Becomes Insolvent? 2003 California Bankruptcy Journal Oldden, Letters of Credit and Section 502(b)(6) 2001 California Bankruptcy Journal Landlord Beware: Will a Security Deposit Survive a Bankrutpcy?

Associations

2000 - 2007 American Bankruptcy Institute Member

Speaking

2007 Quarterly Meeting How the East Was Won: Forum Shopping and Bankruptcy 2007 Insolvency Law Section Webinar "New Adventures in Fee Collection -- Drafting and Enforcing Attorneys Fee Clauses in Bankrutpcy Cases After Travelers 2006 Commerical Law and Bankruptcy Section "Corrupt Judges or Opportunistic Attorneys: Should Big Companies be Able to Choose Their Bankruptcy Court? 2005 Monthly Meeting Tormenting Commercial Landlords with Bankruptcy: How Much Is Enough?

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Updated: Mar 08, 2026