M. Douglas Flahaut

Serving at Echo Park Legal, APC, in Los Angeles, California, M. Douglas Flahaut is an American Board of Certification-certified business bankruptcy specialist. With 20 years of experience in handling bankruptcy matters, he represents clients in insolvency, financial restructuring and business litigation. As a fluent speaker of Spanish, he ensures language is never a barrier to communication and client service. He also has ample experience as a mediator in bankruptcy proceedings.

Throughout his practice, Mr. Flahaut has represented debtors, creditors, trustees, receivers and businesses and helped them navigate the bankruptcy and receivership processes. His extensive experience in the bankruptcy courts allows him to navigate the intricate legal landscape effectively, ensuring that his clients reach their goals. He is additionally experienced in mediating disputes, fostering collaborative solutions that benefit all parties involved. He stays committed to empowering businesses to emerge from financial distress stronger and more resilient.

After completing his undergraduate studies in philosophy from The London School of Economics and Political Science, Mr. Flahaut pursued legal studies. He enrolled at the University of California Los Angeles School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2006. While at law school, he served as a research assistant to Lynn LoPucki. He gained admission to practice in California in 2006 and, in 2008, was admitted to the State Bar of Montana. Furthermore, he is admitted to appear before the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of California.

Previously, Mr. Flahaut served as president of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of California and a board member of the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum. He is an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Los Angeles Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. His high ethical standards and professionalism earned him an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell.

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*M. Douglas Flahaut is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.