Henry C. Kevane, Bankruptcy Attorney in San Francisco, California
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on Bankruptcy, Business, and Civil Rights · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatPachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
San Francisco, CA
Practicing bankruptcy in San Francisco since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Henry C. Kevane is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Civil Rights. Henry has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Francisco, CA
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- Bankruptcy · Business · Civil Rights
- Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and Civil Rights matters from San Francisco, CA.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Henry C. Kevane: Henry C. Kevane is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Civil Rights. Henry has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Henry takes on
Henry concentrates on bankruptcy, business, civil rights, creditor rights, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case Henry handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Bankruptcy
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Business
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Civil Rights
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Creditor Rights
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General
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Bankruptcy cases in San Francisco, California
Henry takes bankruptcy matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Henry agrees to represent you.
Business cases in San Francisco, California
Henry takes business matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Henry agrees to represent you.
Civil Rights cases in San Francisco, California
Henry takes civil rights matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Henry agrees to represent you.
Creditor Rights cases in San Francisco, California
Henry takes creditor rights matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Henry agrees to represent you.
General cases in San Francisco, California
Henry takes general matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Henry agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Henry C. Kevane — bankruptcy lawyer in San Francisco
Henry C. Kevane is an attorney based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Civil Rights. Henry has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Henry Kevane, managing partner of the firm’s San Francisco office, has worked on transactional and bankruptcy matters with clients from a variety of industries. In 2011, the Daily Journal profiled him in a special supplement as one of the top 25 municipal lawyers in California for his work in chapter 9 bankruptcy cases. In 2024, Henry was elected to the American Law Institute. He was inducted into the American College of Bankruptcy as a fellow in 2015. In 2020, he was selected as a fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a global honorary society of lawyers, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of society. Henry was listed by Lawdragon as one of the 2023 and 2022 “500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” and one of the 2020 “500 Leading Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers.” He also holds an AV Preeminent Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell‘s highest recognition for ethical standards and legal ability; has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights & Litigation - Bankruptcy since 2006; and has been listed in Northern California Super Lawyers for his work in bankruptcy law since 2004. Henry is a graduate of Brown University and received his J.D. from Southwestern Law School, where he was editor-in-chief of the Southwestern University Law Review.
Programs & Lectures
American Bankruptcy Institute, American Intellectual Property Law Association, American Conference Institute, ALI/ABA, Association of Insolvency & Restructuring Advisors
Publications
•Cross-Border Municipal Bankruptcy Cases-Wait. What? Rewind. Business Law Today (August 2021)
•Recoupment-Back in Its Bankruptcy Box Business Law Today (June 2021)
•Asset Forfeiture and Insolvency: A Parallel Case Management Guide American Bar Association Business Law Section (October 2019)
•Is a Bankruptcy Court’s Determination of Insider Status Reviewed Under the Rigorous De Novo Standard or the More Deferential Clear-Error Standard? 45 ABA PREVIEW of United States Supreme Court Cases 42 (2017)
•Does the FDCPA Cover a Party That Purchases Defaulted Debt for Its Own Account? 44 ABA PREVIEW of United States Supreme Court Cases 218 (2017)
•Does the Bankruptcy Code Preclude Puerto Rico From Adopting a Local Insolvency Scheme for Restructuring the Debts of Its Public Utilities? 43 ABA PREVIEW of United States Supreme Court Cases 200 (2016)
•Legislative Update: “Indicative Rulings” Under New Bankruptcy Rule 8008 ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee e-Newsletter (July 2015)
•No More Ad Lib: The Nuts and Bolts of Ad Hoc Committees Business Law Today (December 2014)
•Legislative Update: Senate Bill 2418 Bankruptcy Fairness and Employee Benefits Protection ActABA Business Bankruptcy Committee e-Newsletter (June 2014)
•Bond Insurers Become Active Participants in Chapter 9s 26 Journal of Corporate Renewal 24 (May 2013)
•Debtor-in-Possession Financing Funding a Chapter 11 CaseAmerican Bankruptcy Institute (2012)
•What Just Happened? How Asset Forfeiture Affects Bankruptcy Distributions Business Law Today (June 2012)
•Legislative Update: California Assembly Bill 506 on Bankruptcy Code Chapter 9 Eligibility ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee e-Newsletter (January 2012)
•Deploying the “Prepackaged” Plan of Adjustment in Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Bankruptcy StrategiesThomson Reuters (2011)
•Across the Border: IP Entanglements in Chapter 15 Bankruptcies May 2011
•Chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy - The New “New Thing”? Parts I & IIBusiness Law Today (May and June 2011)
•Legislative Solutions in the Orange County Chapter 9 Case The Aftermath of Bankruptcy: Legislative Reform-State and Federal (1996)
•The Treatment of Financing Leases in a Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Case Parts I & IIAGLF Tax-Exempt Leasing Letter (1995 & 1996)
•“The Legislative Side of the Orange County Chapter 9 Case” for Sacramento County Bar Association (1996)
•“Now What? Three Questions Facing the Municipal Bondholder Upon Commencement of a Chapter 9 Case,” published in course handbook, Municipal Bond Law for the Bankruptcy Practitioner (1996)
•“Fee Shifting by (1) Oversecured Creditors in Bankruptcy Cases & (2) Prevailing Parties in Civil Litigation,” published in course handbook Getting Paid What You Are Worth (1996)
•“The Newsgatherer’s Shield: Why Waste Space in the California Constitution?” 15 Southwestern University Law Review 527 (1985)
•Coauthor, “Principles of Equitable Subordination Under Section 510 of the Bankruptcy Code,” in Selected Issues in Bankruptcy Practice (Calif. Contin. Ed. Bar 1991)
•Contributing author, Bankruptcy Practice: Annual Recent Developments (Calif. Contin. Ed. Bar 1992-1998)
News
Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to the Lawdragon '500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers' Guide for 2025
Lawdragon June 27, 2025
Henry C. Kevane Elected to the American Law Institute
December 23, 2024
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 15, 2024
Six PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2024 Northern California “Super Lawyers” List
June 26, 2024
Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2024
Lawdragon June 14, 2024
Henry Kevane to Chair ABA Business Bankruptcy Committee
September 1, 2023
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
Richard Pachulski, Jeffrey Davidson, and Henry Kevane Named 'Lawyers of the Year' in 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
Six PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2023 Northern California “Super Lawyers” List
June 27, 2023
Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers for 2023
Lawdragon June 16, 2023
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 18, 2022
Fourteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2022 Lawdragon '500 Leading U.S. Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers' Guide
LawdragonJanuary 14, 2022
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 19, 2021
Best Lawyers in America Names Jeffrey Pomerantz, Henry Kevane, Robert Orgel as 2022 “Lawyers of the Year”
August 19, 2021
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 20, 2020
Eleven PSZJ Attorneys Named to Lawdragon’s Leading Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers Guide
August 11, 2020
PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2019
Northern California Super Lawyers and a Rising Star
March 12, 2019
PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2018
Thirty-Five PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2017
Nineteen PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
August 1, 2016
Four Pachulski Lawyers Named 'Northern California's Best Lawyers'
November 1, 2015
Seventeen PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2015
Henry Kevane Inducted Into American College of Bankruptcy
November 1, 2014
Thirteen PSZJ Attorneys Named Best Lawyers in America
August 1, 2014
Four PSZJ Lawyers in San Francisco Named Super Lawyers
Northern California Super LawyersJuly 1, 2014
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones: Five M&A Advisor Turnaround Awards
February 1, 2014
Pachulski Stang Selected as Committee Counsel in Adair County Hospital District
January 1, 2014
Three Pachulski Lawyers Named 'Northern California's Best Lawyers'
The Recorder & Best Lawyers in AmericaFebruary 1, 2013
Henry Kevane Named Among Top 25 California Municipal Lawyers
Special 'Municipal Law' supplement to Daily Journal (page 14)December 7, 2011
PSZJ Attorneys Among Best Lawyers in America
January 1, 2008
Events
Securities Law for Bankruptcy Dummies
ABA Business Law Section Business Bankruptcy Committee Las Vegas
October 8, 2017
Individual Chapter 11 Confirmation Mock Hearing
California Bankruptcy Forum 2015 Conference Napa CA
May 15, 2015
Individual Chapter 11 Debtor Mock Confirmation Hearing
26th Annual American Bankuptcy Institute Winter Leadership Conference La Quinta CA
December 6, 2014
Judicial Symposium on the Economics and Law of Public Pension Reform
Law & Economics Center George Mason University School of Law San Francisco
September 16, 2014
Municipal Financial Distress - Past, Present, and Future
Turnaround Management Association Webinar
May 23, 2013
Icebergs Ahead! The Impact of State Laws Imposing Restrictions and Conditions on Municipal Bankruptcies Under Chapter 9
86th Annual National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges San Diego
October 26, 2012
Practical Tips (and Tricks) at the Crossroads of Bankruptcy and IP
34th Annual Paralegal Ass'n of Santa Clara County Educational Seminar Palo Alto CA
October 20, 2012
Gone Broke? IP Assets of Clients of Firms Going in and out of Bankruptcy
AIPLA Spring Meeting San Francisco
May 13, 2011
How Henry handles bankruptcy matters
Henry Kevane, managing partner of the firm’s San Francisco office, has worked on transactional and bankruptcy matters with clients from a variety of industries. In 2011, the Daily Journal profiled him in a special supplement as one of the top 25 municipal lawyers in California for his work in chapter 9 bankruptcy cases. In 2024, Henry was elected to the American Law Institute. He was inducted…
The kind of cases Henry takes
Henry reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, business, and civil rights matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Southwestern Law School
J.D. · 1986
Brown University
A.B. · 1982
Jurisdictions
Henry's state bar admissions
California
1986 · ACTIVE
Henry studied at J.D. in Southwestern Law School and A.B. in Brown University.
Law school and academic background
Henry completed J.D. in Southwestern Law School and A.B. in Brown University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Henry runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Henry has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Henry's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Affiliations •fellow, American College of Bankruptcy •fellow, American Bar Foundation •Chair, Business Bankruptcy Committee of the ABA Business Law Section
2023-present) •Vice-chair, Business Bankruptcy Committee of the ABA Business Law Section (2020 - 2023) •Chair, Asset Forfeiture & Bankruptcy Subcommittee of the Bankruptcy Study & Policy Committee of the ABA Business Law Section (2017-present) •Co-chair, · membership
Locations
Henry C. Kevane's office in San Francisco
Henry's primary office is at 150 California St, 15th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94111. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
150 California St, 15th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
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Client reviews of Henry C. Kevane — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Henry C. Kevane — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Henry usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Henry charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Henry's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Henry will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in San Francisco, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Henry
Henry discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Henry confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Henry's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Henry C. Kevane
How much does it cost to hire Henry for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Henry walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Henry offer a free consultation?
Henry charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Henry's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Henry's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in California typically take?
Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Henry gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Henry take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Henry is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Henry will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Henry?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Henry will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Henry accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Henry's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Bankruptcy attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California
Henry handles bankruptcy matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified bankruptcy attorneys in that community.
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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