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Apr. 20, 2017

Dennis J. Montali

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Dennis Montali of the Northern District is known for his ability to handle complex and high-profile cases

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Dennis J. Montali

Dennis Montali

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Northern District of California (San Francisco)
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By Joshua Sebold
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO — Dennis J. Montali's endless intellectual curiosity is ideal for the arcane world of bankruptcy law. The judge loves analogies and hypotheticals, which has served him well as he has been faced with novel and challenging legal questions throughout his career.

Starting in 2001, Montali handled the Pacific Gas and Electric Co. bankruptcy, co... (continued)

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