We take the tough cases.
The make or break cases where the financial health of companies and individuals are riding on the result. True to our roots as trial lawyers, we also prosecute socially just causes. Still, whether we go to trial, confirm chapter 11 plans of reorganization, or just make the problem go away, what matters most is achieving the best result for our clients.
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WE PROSECUTE SOCIALLY JUST ACTIONS IN BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS. WE REPRESENT PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS.
WE REPRESENT BOTH DEBTORS AND NON-INSTITUTIONAL CREDITORS IN THE AREAS OF BANKRUPTCY, INSOLVENCY, AND BUSINESS REORGANIZATION.
WE SPECIALIZE IN THE AREAS OF CONTRACT DISPUTES, FRAUD ACTIONS, MISAPPROPRIATION OF TRADE SECRETS, UNFAIR COMPETITION, AND UNLAWFUL BUSINESS PRACTICES.
WE ARE HIGHLY-SKILLED IN THE ART OF INTELLIGENT, TENACIOUS CONSENSUS-BUILDING.
A leading commercial litigation and bankruptcy law firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
We assist debtors and debtors-in-possession in formal bankruptcy court proceedings as well as private, out-of-court workouts. We specialize in individual chapter 11 and small business, commercial debtor cases, and we also have significant experience prosecuting cases under chapter 7 and chapter 13.
We assist non-institutional creditor clients to preserve creditors’ rights in and out of bankruptcy court and other courts. As a general rule, the firm does not represent national financial institutions.
We prosecute and defend adversary cases within bankruptcy court.
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Results matter.
For over 10 years, we have tried and litigated complex, high-stakes, bankruptcy, civil and criminal cases throughout California, obtaining the best possible results for our clients. Call us at 415-513-5980 or click Schedule Free Consultation button.
Services
Belvedere Legal represents clients with a wide range of bankruptcy and complex litigation matters. Our clients include companies and individuals across multiple industry sectors.
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Corporate
We are uniquely qualified in transactions involving bankruptcy court asset sales in a broad array of industries and levels of distribution. We commonly handle a wide variety of the issues...
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Consumer Bankruptcy
Under the right circumstances, a bankruptcy filing may be the smartest economic move someone can make. And that is all it is: an opportunity to rise out from the burdens...
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Appellate
At Belvedere Legal, our briefs have a tone that is well-researched and credible, yet also pragmatic, incisive and never rote. To be effective, appellate lawyers must: Work fruitfully and cooperatively...
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Pro Bono
Once we take a pro bono case, we dedicate the same level of attention as any other matter. Our firm regularly exceeds all professional standards with respect to the percentage...
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Contract & Commercial
Belvedere Legal represents plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of commercial disputes. This representation includes federal and state court litigation, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals. The Firm is as...
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White Collar Criminal
Criminal enforcement has stepped up in recent years in the areas of bankruptcy crimes, securities and finance, antitrust, tax, foreign contracting and Food and Drug Administration regulation. Harsh penalties such...
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Bankruptcy Litigation
Bankruptcy Financing Disputes Litigation over debtor-in-possession (DIP) and other bankruptcy financing is oftentimes the fundamental at outset of a chapter 11 bankruptcy case. This is particularly true with credit agreements...
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Employment Law
Belvedere Legal, P.C. is one of the premier advocates for the rights of employees, representing workers in a broad array of legal matters and helping individuals protect their legal rights...
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Business Reorganization & Workouts
Debtors and debtors in possession are the focal point of any out-of-court workout, chapter 11 case, or chapter 7 case. The firm has represented a wide range of debtors in...
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Results Matter
Crammed down secured debt; avoided $434,000 junior lien
Chapter 11
Debtor saved a business property through an “out-of-plan” modification and lienstripped a junior lien $434,000, removing the junior lien from the property.
Debtor’s successful case was a so-called “Chapter 18” case, where Debtor first obtained a discharge in a prior ch. 7 case filed the instant ch. 11 case (converted from ch. 13) to reimpose the automatic stay and prevent foreclosure of real property. Debtor successfully negotiated an “out-of-plan” modification of senior lien to new 30 year amortization, notwithstanding the Code’s anticramdown rules. Debtor also lienstripped a junior lien worth $434,330.48. After completing plan payments, Debtor obtained a judgment voiding the junior lien, which was then “entirely, permanently, and for all purposes void and unenforceable” against the real property.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Northern District of California
San Jose Division
En Banc ruling of Supreme Court of California; request for depublication granted
Appellate
Appeal to California Supreme Court for successful depublication of lower court opinion affecting a defendant’s right to a speedy trial.
Supreme Court of California
Matthew is thorough, meticulous and very professional.
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He is a truly talented attorney.
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He was smart and reassuring throughout the entire difficult process.
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His execution proved this sense a reality.
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He has helped my family in ways that he does not realize.
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Matthew is thorough, meticulous and very professional. He has repeatedly taken the extra step on my behalf to get me through the process. Highly recommended! Thanks, Matt!
Ualtar O.
Matt handled my case with true professionalism. It was the lowest point in my life and he changed everything to the positive. I’m in the real estate market and I’ll recommend him to any of my clients or family. He is a truly talented attorney.
Gabriel – Chapter 13
I went to see Matt Metzger on a referral and was totally impressed with him over the other two attorneys I was referred to. He was smart and reassuring throughout the entire difficult process. Best of all, my bankruptcy filing went through without a hitch! Considering all the horror stories...
M.K.
I have worked with & been a client of more attorneys than I can count during my adult life. Mr. Metzger stands out among the very finest. You get a sense during the initial consult that he cares and understands the issues at hand and your predicament. He patiently explains...
John – Chapter 7 client
Matt Metzger is the way to go if you are looking for Chapter 7 representation. I was told by a larger and longer-established firm that I did not qualify for Chapter 7. However, that firm did not take the time to go over my itemizations to the degree that Matt...
Tanjeet S.
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Creative Solutions
Carrying out resource-conscious, cost-effective bankruptcy litigation requires lawyers with experience and wisdom, skilled at forging consensus among adversary parties, and working within the finite resources and time constraints of a chapter 11 bankruptcy case.
Trial Lawyers
Our lawyers carry significant trial experience, which allows them to often outperform larger groups of attorneys by carefully anticipating and managing every phase of a case. Many of our attorneys also utilize the experience gained from clerking in trial courts and working as public prosecutors or private (conflict-panel) defenders.
Direct Contact
You call our firm and you get a live person on the line – usually the principal, Matt Metzger.
Low Overhead
We do not carry on our our shoulders the large overhead that burdens larger firms. We pass on this cost-savings to clients.
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