Accolades
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
Recognized by Chambers USA as one of the top firms for bankruptcy and restructuring work: “Although more compact than some other West Coast bankruptcy/restructuring boutiques, this firm attracts a strong following through the consistent quality of its attorneys and their talent for strategic corporate restructuring and approaching bankruptcy as a last resort.” Key individual attorneys cited include:
- Lawrence Peitzman
“Intellectually one of the strongest practitioners in the bankruptcy field. He is an imposing presence in negotiations and in court, always remaining calm and businesslike.” - Howard Weg
“Working to make the firm a real national player.” - Scott Gautier
“A talented negotiator….and praise for his skill in guiding a client through a stressful circumstance.”
U.S. News – Best Lawyers
Ranked in top-tier category 1 both nationwide and in Los Angeles in the inaugural 2010 “Best Law Firm” rankings. PWK was the smallest-sized firm recognized, ranked alongside several global, AmLaw100 law firms. Lawrence Peitzman and Howard Weg were both listed as Best Lawyers®
Who’s Who Legal: California
Identified Lawrence Peitzman and Howard Weg as leading practitioners in California. Less than 800 lawyers in California are considered leading practitioners across the 31 areas of business law surveyed.
Martindale-Hubbell
AV® Preeminent™ peer review rated attorneys:
- Lawrence Peitzman
- Howard Weg
- Louis Kempinsky
- David Shemano
“Super Lawyers” and “Rising Stars”
Los Angeles Magazine and Law & Politics recognized these PWK attorneys:
- Lawrence Peitzman – Super Lawyer
- Howard Weg – Super Lawyer
- Louis Kempinsky – Super Lawyer
- David Shemano – Super Lawyer
- Scott Gautier – Rising Star
- John Keith – Rising Star
