Val Loumber
Attorney at Law
California
CA
About
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Client Reviews
"I have had the privilege to receive legal counsel during the last few years from Valery on various legal issues, mainly involving the forming and running of our nonprofit organization. Documentation and form preparation are key areas of support received from Valery. We have been very pleased by his help. We have received great support and counsel from him to help us move forward. It's been great to have his support and legal advice."
"I have had the pleasure of serving as judicial clerk alongside Valery since August of 2017. Valery embodies exceptional expertise in bankruptcy law and is highly knowledgeable in many other areas of law. Valery’s passion for his chosen profession is evident and inspiring. Of crucial importance, Valery’s personality makes him ideal to work with. His demeanor is warm and patient, and he is always willing to discuss topics and share his expertise with me. I consider myself fortunate to know and work with Valery."
Work History
HMS Law Group
Attorney, Of Counsel
Oct 2019 - Present
Working on the following matters:
Appeals (Bankruptcy and Business)
Bankruptcy (including litigation)
Business Litigation
Creditor Rights
Insolvency
ADR
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California
Judicial Staff Attorney, Hon. Fredrick Clement
Dec 2018 - Aug 2019
Judicial Staff Attorney to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Fredrick Clement. Drafted numerous written dispositions in all aspects of bankruptcy law and in many aspects of federal and state nonbankruptcy law.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California
Judicial Staff Attorney, Hon. Michael McManus
Sep 2005 - Jan 2019
Drafted dispositive written decisions in over 25,000 matters before the court, including adversary proceeding and chapter 7, 9, 11, 12, 13 bankruptcy case matters, in both voluntary and involuntary cases, on virtually all perspectives of bankruptcy and general federal litigation.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California
Bankruptcy Law and Practice Instructor
Sep 2005 - Dec 2015
Organized, managed and taught bankruptcy law and practice, motion practice, federal civil practice, dispute resolution, objectively persuasive writing and evidence to dozens of law students at the court. Mentored students on the personal and professional issues of practicing law.
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Bankruptcy Appellate Panel
Judicial Staff Attorney, Hon. Michael McManus
Sep 2005 - Feb 2008
Drafted bench memoranda and dispositive decisions for appeals from bankruptcy court decisions on the territory of the Ninth Circuit. Participated in discussions with appellate panel judges regarding legal and factual issues on appeal.
Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean
Associate Attorney
Aug 2002 - Sep 2005
Managed sizeable litigation load, from settlement talks and complaint filing to discovery and trial. Represented trustees, creditors, committees and reorganization debtors in various matters, including, without limitation, avoidance actions, sales, leases, rejections, assumptions and assignments, compromises, abandonment, claim objections, surcharges, bad faith litigation, etc.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California
Judicial Staff Attorney, Hon. Michael McManus
Sep 2001 - Aug 2002
Drafted dispositive written decisions in matters brought within chapter 7 and 11 cases involving consumer, business and farmer debtors, chapter 7 and 11 trustees, creditors and the United States Trustee. Also, prepared orders, legal memoranda and memorandum decisions. Matters included, without limitation, first day motions, plan confirmations, disclosure statement approvals, etc.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of California
Judicial Staff Attorney, Hon. Jane Dickson McKeag
Aug 2000 - Sep 2001
Drafted law and motion bench notes, legal memoranda and memorandum decisions. Reviewed papers for all law and motion chapter 7, 11 and 13 matters, including, without limitations, consumer debtor motions, first day motions, plan confirmations, disclosure statement approvals, sales, leases, compromises, rejections, assumptions and assignments and many other chapter 7 and 11 administrative matters.