Barry MacNaughton and Byron Moldo named "Legal Visionaries" By the Los Angeles Times

ECJ's Co-Managing Partner Barry MacNaughton and Partner Byron Moldo have been recognized by Los Angeles Times as “Legal Visionaries” as highlighted in a special supplement that published earlier this week.  “Being recognized as a visionary is not only a reflection of exceptional skill, but also underscores each attorney’s commitment to excellence, thought leadership and impactful contributions to both their clients and the broader legal community,” states the publisher.

Barry MacNaughton “has over 40 years of experience in resolving high-stakes business and commercial litigation across real estate, construction, manufacturing and technology sectors,” the profile states. “With expertise in disputes such as construction defects, contract issues, business torts and insurance coverage, he has handled over three dozen trials and arbitrations. Notably, he secured a $34-million award in a fraud case and regularly achieves defense verdicts for manufacturers. In addition to his litigation prowess, MacNaughton acts as a trusted business advisor, offering strategic guidance to clients. Under his leadership, the firm’s profits and attorney headcount have grown significantly.”

The feature adds that MacNaughton was named Best Lawyer’s Lawyer of the Year in 2023.

“With a career spanning decades, [Byron Moldo] regularly serves as a court-appointed receiver and assignee for the benefit of creditors and fiduciary in complex insolvency matters,” according to Los Angeles Times. “Moldo has represented bankruptcy trustees, creditors’ committees and secured creditors, handling high-profile cases like the Skid Row Housing Trust receivership in Los Angeles. Recognized by Lawdragon 500, Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, he also serves in leadership roles within the American Bankruptcy Institute and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers. Moldo’s work has made a significant impact in the field of bankruptcy and receivership law.”

Moldo was recently recognized as a “500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers” by Lawdragon.