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Civil Litigation,
Law Practice,
Bankruptcy

Mar. 11, 2019

Avenatti’s latest bankruptcy sets stage for more wrangling

The indebted attorney again halted scheduled sworn testimony with a last-minute filing

Avenatti’s latest bankruptcy sets stage for more wrangling
Michael J. Avenatti

SANTA ANA -- A new bankruptcy filing from Michael J. Avenatti that derailed a long-awaited judgment debtor exam on Friday could prompt another courtroom battle this week as his former partners challenge its validity, with a newly appointed receiver saying the troubled attorney filed it against his wishes.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott on Friday rejected requests...

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