bank•rupt•cy
'ban-(,)krəp-(t)sē noun.

A new beginning. An opportunity for rehabilitation, reorganization, or acquisition.

re•al es•tate trans•ac•tion
'rē(ə)l is-'tāt
tran(t)s-'ak-shən noun.

An integral element and foundation for wealth and commerce in the world economy.

busi•ness lit•i•ga•tion
'biz-nəs, nəz 'lit-ə-'gā-shən
noun.

The pursuit or defense of claims
integral to the ultimate success
of a business.

Smiley Wang-Ekvall specializes in achieving unparalleled results for its clients in the areas of business litigation, real estate transactions, and bankruptcy and insolvency matters.  The attorneys at Smiley Wang-Ekvall focus on consistently delivering strategic, effective and efficient representation to their clients.  The firm combines the hands-on attention and cost-effectiveness of a small firm with the depth and breadth of knowledge and experience of a large firm.  In sum, the best of both worlds.

In the news
Partner Lei Lei Wang Ekvall was recently featured on the Daily Journal’s Podcast with host Howard Miller

https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/360641-bankruptcy-and-workout-choices-in-covid-19-time

Partner Robert Marticello was featured as a panelist on the OCBA Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section Webinar

“Flatten the Curve”: A Panel Discussion on the “Novel” Issues Impacting Bankruptcy Cases Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic

 

Partner Robert S. Marticello Quoted in Southern California Record

https://socalrecord.com/stories/535948655-gov-newsom-expected-to-open-low-risk-retail-sector

An article by Partner Robert S. Marticello was published in the Daily Journal regarding steps businesses can take now to help navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and relief that is currently available, including under the recently-passed stimulus package and the increase in the debt limitation for small businesses from $2.7 million to $7.5 million under the Small Business Reorganization Act.

https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/356955-bankruptcy-is-a-last-resort-here-are-other-steps-to-take-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic

Partner Lei Lei Wang Ekvall to be awarded Attorney of the Year

Lei Lei Wang Ekvall will be honored as Attorney of the Year by the Orange County Women Lawyers Association on October 3, 2019 at the 44th OCWLA Gala

Four partners recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2020

Lei Lei Wang Ekvall, Philip Strok, Kyra Andrassy, and Robert Marticello have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2020 in the areas of Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Partner Robert S. Marticello provides insight to Los Angeles Daily Journal on the recent amendments to Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code for Small Businesses: Bankruptcy Code Changes Offer Relief to (Very) Small Businesses

Partner Robert S. Marticello is quoted in a recent article by Billboard regarding the recent ABC of All Def Digital. You can read the full article here:

https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8524044/all-def-digital-files-insolvency-freelancers-claim-50k-unpaid-invoices-sources

All Def Digital Files for Insolvency, Owes $50K to Freelancers: Sources | Billboard

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