Mik Liviakis Lawyer Bio

Fighting For Californians Since 2008

For over 10 years, Mik Liviakis has been winning the battle for California individuals, families, and businesses by rebuilding financial futures through bankruptcy and debt settlement solutions.

Mr. Liviakis studied bankruptcy law at one of the most prestigious law programs in the United States at McGeorge School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate degree. Mr. Liviakis is approved by the California Bar Association and has practiced bankruptcy law for more than a decade. 

Mr. Liviakis has always demonstrated excellence and both in academics and professional life; he’s a Dean’s List Scholar, member of Traynor Honor Society, and the winner of Client Distinction and Client’s Choice Awards.

In his spare time, Mr. Liviakis is a very active person who enjoys playing basketball and visiting the many great weekend destinations around Sacramento like Lake Tahoe. He is also a die-hard Kings fan who like the rest of us wants the Kings to win a Championship sometime in the near future.

Founding Sacramento’s Leading Debt & Bankruptcy Law Firm

Mr. Liviakis founded Liviakis Law in 2008 with the mission of providing legal and financial counsel to Northern Californians.

Over a decade later, Liviakis Law has established itself as a leading bankruptcy law firm that creates intelligent legal solutions to those suffering from the burdens of debt and creditor harassment.

What makes Mik Liviakis’ law firm unique in the market is that his expertise and legal solutions span all debt situations — giving his clients the advantage of identifying the best option possible for the best outcome — whether that’s filing Chapter 7, 11, or 13 Bankruptcy or even settling debt out of court.

Beyond providing legal assistance, Mik Liviakis also places special emphasis on helping his community through financial education and providing honest (and free) consultations to help those in financial need to determine whether bankruptcy is right for them.

Mr. Liviakis’ clients also benefit from the law firms’ extensive history and experience with the unique requirements of both the courts and creditors throughout Northern California.

Since 2008, Mik Liviakis has represented thousands of Sacramento area clients and has resolved over $10,000,000 in debt.

Mr. Liviakis’ extensive scope of work includes:

• Hands-on experience within the Eastern District of California Bankruptcy court covering local rules, judges’ general orders, and significant experience with a variety of bankruptcy counsel

• Determining bankruptcy qualifications under means testing rules

• Drafting documents for bankruptcy clients: petition, schedules, motions, forms

• Resolving protection of assets with trustees

• Transitioning cases between Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13

• Arguing motions to value property and confirming chapter 13 and chapter 11 plans

• Handling Chapter 11 disclosure statement and plan confirmation process

• Managing various chapter 11 cases involving farmers, apartment complexes, high net worth individuals, health, care providers, real estate developers, motels, and gas stations

• Negotiating settlement agreements covering chapter 11 plan treatment, cash collateral use, and terms of repayment

• Articulating rights of unsecured creditors with respect to liquidation value, absolute priority rule, disposable income, and voting rights, throughout chapter 11 disclosure statement process