Samir L. Vora

Partner

Contact
F +1 202.263.7544

Los Angeles

2029 Century Park East

33rd Floor

Los Angeles, CA US 90067-3019

T +1 202.835.7544

F +1 202.263.7544

Samir L. Vora is a partner in the Litigation & Arbitration Group. 

Primary Focus & Experience

Mr. Vora’s practice focuses on restructuring, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights litigation. He has over 17 years of experience representing debtors-in-possession, creditors’ committees, ad hoc committees, and other interested parties in connection with litigation issues arising out of main bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings. Among other recognitions, clientele have described Mr. Vora as a “creative” litigator who makes “you feel like [he is] thinking through all the angles on your behalf” (Legal 500).  

Mr. Vora also regularly represents boards and committees in conducting internal and independent investigations.

Recognition & Accomplishments

In the 2024 edition of Legal 500 USA, Mr. Vora is recognized for Restructuring (Including Bankruptcy). He has also been named several times as a Southern California Super Lawyer Rising Star. Mr. Vora has been routinely recognized for his commitment to pro bono work, including by the Disability Rights Legal Center for his efforts in obtaining special education services for eligible inmates in County jail. Mr. Vora also received multiple Pro Bono Achievement Awards for his representation of the wrongfully incarcerated, chapter 7 debtors against predatory lenders, and The Humane Society of the United States in a case concerning the fraudulent sale of beef from sick and disabled animals to the United States Department of Agriculture for supply to the National School Lunch Program and other federal food programs, which led to the largest beef recall in US history.

Additional Details
Education
  • University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
  • Pomona College, B.A.
Admissions
  • California
  • US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • US District Court for the Central District of California
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • US District Court for the Northern District of California
  • US District Court for the Southern District of California
  • District of Columbia