Maxim B. Max Litvak

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

San Francisco, California

28+ years experience

Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

415-263-7000

https://www.pszjlaw.com/attorney/maxim-b-litvak/

One Sansome Street, Suite 3430, San Francisco, CA 94104

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Bio

Mr. Litvak specializes in bankruptcy and restructuring matters. He has represented debtors, trustees, creditors, and creditors' committees in numerous bankruptcy cases and out-of-court restructurings. He has authored a number of papers on insolvency issues and has lectured at various seminars and bar association meetings. Mr. Litvak is a graduate of UC Berkeley and received his J.D. from Duke University. Every year since 2014, he has been named a "Northern California Super Lawyer" in a peer survey conducted by Law & Politics and the publishers of San Francisco magazine, an honor bestowed on only 5% of Northern California attorneys, and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for his work in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law since 2016. He is admitted to practice in Texas and California, and speaks fluent Russian.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, San Francisco (2026)
Recognized: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Recognized: Litigation - Bankruptcy
Practice Area: Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
Super Lawyers: Recognized in 2014-2020 editions for Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Education

Duke University, J.D., graduated 1997
University of California Berkeley, B.A., graduated 1994

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Reviews

Jennifer Martin

2 weeks ago

A Lifeline During Our Company's Financial Restructuring

When our family-owned manufacturing business faced insolvency, we turned to Maxim Litvak. His 28 years of experience in bankruptcy and restructuring were immediately evident. Mr. Litvak expertly guided our creditors' committee through a complex Chapter 11 process, securing a viable reorganization plan that saved the company and dozens of jobs. His strategic insight, honed at a top firm like Pachulski Stang, and his deep understanding of both debtor and creditor perspectives were invaluable. The recognition he's received, including Lawyer of the Year, is well-deserved. We are deeply grateful for his exceptional skill and steady counsel.