Criminal Law

• Theft
• Identity Theft
  “Identity Theft Exposed,” April 8, 2004, Letter of the Law television program sponsored by the Long Beach City Prosecutor’s Office.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  Because Haberbush, LLP, is a bankruptcy law firm that restricts its practice to legal matters involving business disputes, debtors, creditors, asset purchasers and fiduciaries in situations related to insolvency, we are able to bring expertise to every circumstance involving the negotiation, enforcement, defense, or eradication of claims, liens, judgments and/or security interests, including those involving taxes. We take pride in crafting innovative, creative and practical solutions to clients’ often complex bankruptcy problems.
• Limited Liability Companies
  The receivership of the Southland Companies involved three distinct corporations engaged in the development of real properties in Southern California, often in participation with redevelopment agencies. Most of the developments were funded from limited liability companies, of which the Southland Companies were managing members and creditors. The transactions were often complex. Most of the developments were with funds from private investors as well as funds from redevelopment agencies. When the Southland Companies became insolvent, they elected to file a petition for wind up and dissolution, under Superior Court supervision, and Mr. Haberbush was appointed the receiver. Mr. Haberbush negotiated the sale of the assets of a number of the limited liability companies, as well as the assets of the Southland Companies. While this receivership is ongoing, it appears that creditors will receive a significant dividend on account of their claims.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
• Construction Litigation
  In Re Santa Monica Beach Hotel, Ltd. involved a partnership’s failed hotel construction in Santa Monica California resulting in litigation and financial failure. As, Trustee Mr. Haberbush worked with the secured creditors and the City of Santa Monica so that the incomplete hotel could be sold to a buyer who could complete the construction. He was able to sell the partially completed hotel for $18,750,000. The hotel is now operated under the name “Shutters”. Additionally, he oversaw and managed the construction defect litigation resulting in a settlement of $33,000,000.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
• Wills
• Trusts

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
• Debt Collection
  Often, collecting a debt can be difficult and uncertain. Because Haberbush, LLP is experienced in representing debtors, creditors and trustees in bankruptcy, it is knowledgeable of the various methods for enforcing debts and the multiple schemes of debtors to avoid debt collection by transferring or hiding assets. Because of our experience, we are familiar with and knowledgeable of the many ways in which debtors attempt to make themselves “judgment proof” and how to unveil these schemes to achieve debt collection.