Gary M. Kaplan, Esq.

Chair of the Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Creditors' Rights Group at the San Francisco firm of Farella Braun + Martel LLP with over 30 years of experience representing debtors, creditors, creditors' committees, trustees and receivers in a wide range of bankruptcy and nonbankruptcy matters. Practice includes both out of court and Chapter 11 restructurings, and advising clients regarding pre- and post-bankruptcy strategy, debt collection, judgment enforcement, and provisional remedies. Represents lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financing transactions, including debtor-in-possession financing, as well as lease and guaranty matters. Extensive litigation experience in bankruptcy and non-bankruptcy courts, at trial and appellate levels, including in the U.S. Supreme Court. Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification and a Certified Legal Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California. Selected as one of the "Best Lawyer's in America" and as a Northern California Super Lawyer for each of the last 20+ years. Former President of the Bay Area Bankruptcy Forum and former Chair of the Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission, of the California State Bar. Frequent speaker on bankruptcy and insolvency law matters.