Andrew A. Bassak

Andrew Bassak’s litigation and trial practice focuses on the resolution of a broad array of multi-faceted commercial disputes in federal and state courts, including class actions and multi-district litigation. His clients are leaders in their respective industries, and include businesses involved in the manufacture or sale of consumer and commercial products and/or services, clients in the real estate and financial services sectors, and clients with intellectual property disputes. He is skilled in the resolution of intricate California real estate and finance disputes, and often litigates or negotiates workouts of failed transactions, resolves concerns of state and federal agencies, and assists clients in navigating the resolution of environmental liabilities.

Mr. Bassak has been honored with Martindale-Hubbell highest AV rating, and also has been repeatedly selected as a California Super Lawyer.

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Areas of Practice 1) Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring, 2) Distressed Asset, 3) Energy & Natural Resources, 4) Environmental and Toxic Torts, 5) Financial Services and Banking, 6) Financial Services Litigation, 7) International Business, 8) Litigation, 9) Real Estate Litigation and 10) Vineyard
Law School Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1992)
Education University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S., 1988)
Bar Member / Association California State Bar Association
Most recent firm Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
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