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
Four partners, Associates recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2022

Partners Philip Strok, Kyra Andrassy, Robert Marticello, Kraig Kilger, and Associates Michael Simon and Timothy Evanston have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2020 in the areas of Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Partner Robert Marticello was interviewed by the Los Angeles Business Journal regarding the state of the Hotel Industry

https://labusinessjournal.com/news/2021/nov/29/hotel-industry-braces-bankruptcies-amid-uneven-pan/

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

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

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