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Amir is a Chambers-ranked bankruptcy and business litigator who draws on his economics and accounting knowledge to deliver bespoke legal services for clients.
Amir Gamliel represents clients in business reorganizations, out-of-court restructuring work, and litigation involving complex financial transactions. He is experienced in the finance sector, including commercial mortgage-backed securities, technology, aerospace, real estate, and retail industries.
Amir counsels secured creditors, including through the largest master and special servicers in the United States, as well as unsecured creditors, ranging from licensors of intellectual property to major landlords, property lessors, and committees. He advises financially troubled businesses regarding bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy alternatives, and directors and officers of such businesses on mitigating litigation risk. Amir represents buyers in distressed asset and debt acquisitions and maintains a robust practice defending parties in preference and fraudulent transfer avoidance actions. He also counsels on complicated supply chain issues, including access and accommodation agreements, assignments for the benefit of creditors, and orderly dissolutions.
Experienced in business litigation in state and federal courts and arbitrations, Amir has tried cases ranging from contested plan confirmation hearings and avoidance actions (fraudulent transfer and preference litigation) in bankruptcy, to business torts, and trade secrets and commercial contract disputes outside of bankruptcy. Amir has successfully appealed decisions in both state and federal court, and he frequently represents parties in post-trial judgment enforcement actions.
Ranked by Chambers USA Two Years in a Row
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
Professional Recognition
- Recognized as a "40 Under 40" Honoree by the American Bankruptcy Institute, 2023
- Listed in Chambers USA as an "Up and Coming" Bankruptcy/Restructuring Lawyer, 2023-2024
- Listed on the "Up-And-Coming 100: Southern California Rising Stars" list by Super Lawyers, 2022-2024
- Named to the Southern California "Rising Stars" list by Super Lawyers, 2017-2024
- Recipient of the 2008 Los Angeles County Bar Association "Outstanding Bankruptcy Law Student Award"
- Nominee for the 2009 American College of Bankruptcy "Distinguished Student Award for the Ninth Circuit"
Professional Leadership
- American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), Battleground West Advisory Board, Member
- American Bar Association, Business Section, Member
- Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum Board, Member
- Turnaround Management Association, Member
- Bet Tzedek, New Leadership Council, Member
- Anti-Defamation League, Legal Advisory Committee, Member
Community Involvement
- Association of Corporate Counsel Southern California Chapter, Firm - Chapter Sponsor Liaison
- Jewish Federation Community Service Day, Volunteer
- Bet Tzedek Holocaust Reparations Project Pro Bono, Volunteer
- Anti-Defamation League’s Glass Leadership Institute, Member, 2012-2013
- Shriver Housing Project, Los Angeles, CA
Related Employment
- Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, Major Crimes Division, Los Angeles, CA, Law Clerk for Deputy District Attorney Beth Silverman, 2007
- KPMG LLP, Los Angeles, CA, Audit Summer Associate, 2005