Education
The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1996); Contributing Author and Staff Member, Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy
University of California, Riverside (Dual B.A., 1992); Dean's List; Student Athlete Honor Roll
Bar & Court Admissions
Services
Overview
Roger Friedman is the Chair of the firm's Corporate Restructuring and Creditors' Rights Group, and is a partner in the firm's Litigation and Trial Section. Roger's practice focuses on business litigation, creditors' rights, bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization. He represents secured and unsecured creditors, landlords and tenants, asset purchasers, trustees, receivers, and other fiduciaries, creditors' committees, debtors, and other parties in bankruptcy cases, adversary proceedings, and litigation in federal and state courts. He regularly litigates and uses alternative dispute resolution to achieve efficient and economical results for his clients.
Roger previously served as a law clerk to both the Honorable Mitchel R. Goldberg and the Honorable Robert W. Alberts, United States Bankruptcy Judges for the Central District of California.
Roger is a member of the State Bar of California and is admitted to practice in all California state courts. He is also admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Central, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California.
Experience
Areas of Focus
- Business Litigation
- Creditors' Rights
- Bankruptcy, Insolvency, Reorganization
Reported Cases
- Saddleback Valley Community Church v. El Toro Materials Company, Inc. (In re El Toro Materials Company, Inc.), 504 F. 3d 978 (9th Cir. 2007)
Judicial Clerkship
- United States Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, for The Honorable Mitchel R. Goldberg, and The Honorable Robert W. Alberts (1996-1997)
News and Insights
Related Posts
February 26, 2018 | Weinstein Company Bankruptcy Would Be a Costly, Drawn-Out Mess
November 17, 2017 | Weinstein Co. Feeling Pressure to Find a Buyer
November 26, 2012 | Attorneys And Staff From Rutan, LLP Volunteered To Serve Thanksgiving Meals To Thousands In Need
April 17, 2008 | Supreme Court Denies Petition for Writ of Certiorari and Upholds Victory in Bankruptcy Case
February 1, 2007 | Rutan Attorneys Win Affirmance of Judgment for Jetsource, Inc.
Publications
Presentations
- Speaker, "Collecting and Keeping the Money: Pre-Judgment and Post-Judgment Remedies, and Bankruptcy Basics," In-House MCLE Breakfast Series, July 2015
Awards & Affiliations
Awards & Honors
- Best Lawyers in America, 2024 -2026
Community Affiliations
- We Give Thanks, Board of Directors (2011-2020)
- Jewish Federation and Family Services of Orange County, Board of Directors (2017-2024), various committees including Finance Committee, and Community Planning and Grants Committee (2017-Present).
Memberships & Associations
- Orange County Bar Association
- Association of Business Trial Lawyers
- Orange County Bankruptcy Forum
- California Bankruptcy Forum
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- ProVisors