Paul Laurin concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, creditor’s rights and remedies, and bankruptcy law. He is experienced in representing Fortune 500 companies, leading media and entertainment companies, and individuals in the assertion and defense of their rights in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts across the country. Paul’s decades of advocacy skill and understanding of the Bankruptcy Code help him to resolve complex insolvency and business disputes both in and out of court.
Paul also advises on workouts, restructurings, and assignments for the benefit of creditors, as well as bankruptcy and state and federal court provisional remedies, including receiverships, injunctions, and pre-judgment writs. He prosecutes and defends complex federal and state court litigation and appeals pertaining to loan enforcement, commercial law, fraudulent business transactions, and transfers. Practical by nature, but grounded in comprehensive legal analysis, Paul’s focus remains on working with each client to address and overcome the problems created by well-represented debtors and other adversaries.
Over the course of his career, Paul has resolved matters with high stakes through litigation and settlement, including litigated disputes involving millions and even $1 billion at stake. He is dedicated to providing ethical legal counsel pertaining to the often-thorny problems inherent in bankruptcy, creditor’s rights, and complex litigation disputes. He represents creditors from the initial stages of evaluating pre-bankruptcy planning, handling bankruptcy proceedings and adversary litigation, through the Chapter 11 plan process.
Passionate about the law, Paul strives to serve as an effective communicator and seeks to be fair and balanced while analyzing risk and navigating difficult, stressful financial situations. Paul’s work has included a commitment to process fairness for his clients and the community at large.
Credentials
Education
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A.
- University of California, San Francisco Law, J.D.
Bar Admissions
- California
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

