Tamar Terzian – Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 & Tax Attorney
15
Years of
experience
Federal Prosecutor & Judicial Clerkship Experience
Tamar Terzian is a highly experienced bankruptcy and restructuring attorney representing individuals, businesses, and healthcare organizations in complex bankruptcy and tax matters. Her background as a former federal prosecutor and former judicial clerk gives her uncommon insight into bankruptcy litigation, judicial decision-making, and restructuring strategy.
Ms. Terzian is a former Assistant United States Attorney in the Tax Division of the United States Attorney’s Office, where she handled complex federal tax enforcement matters.
She also clerked for a United States Bankruptcy Judge, providing her with first-hand experience inside the federal bankruptcy court system and deep understanding of how judges analyze bankruptcy disputes.
Tax Law & IRS Representation
In addition to bankruptcy, Ms. Terzian represents individuals and businesses in tax-related matters, including:
IRS disputes and audits
Offers in Compromise
Structured tax payment resolutions
Her experience as a former federal tax prosecutor allows her to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting clients’ financial interests.
Bankruptcy & Chapter 11 Practice
Ms. Terzian focuses her practice on Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases, including:
- High-asset individual bankruptcies
- Business reorganizations
- Contested bankruptcy litigation
- Matters involving federal oversight
She regularly represents clients in complex restructuring matters where financial, operational, and regulatory considerations intersect.
Court-Appointed Health Care Ombudsman
Ms. Terzian is frequently appointed by the Office of the United States Trustee to serve as a Health Care Ombudsman in major Chapter 11 cases involving hospitals and healthcare systems.
In this court-appointed role, she:
- Oversees patient care during reorganization
- Monitors regulatory compliance
- Reports directly to the bankruptcy court
This level of trust and appointment reflects deep credibility within the federal bankruptcy system.
Academic Leadership
Ms. Terzian is an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, where she teaches bankruptcy law to second- and third-year law students, further reinforcing her role as a recognized authority in the field.
Why Clients Work With Tamar Terzian
Former federal tax prosecutor
Former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge clerk
Court-appointed Health Care Ombudsman
Trusted in complex Chapter 11 cases