About John Douglass
John Douglass Fiero is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1988. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Fiero is a partner at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, a law firm located at 1 Sansome Street, Suite 3430, San Francisco, CA 94104-4436. He has been practicing law for over 37 years, serving clients throughout California.
Mr. Fiero earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, in 1988. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1985. During his time at UC Hastings, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in the field.
Mr. Fiero concentrates his practice in the areas of bankruptcy law, insolvency, and restructuring. He represents debtors, creditors, and other stakeholders in complex bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 11 reorganizations and Chapter 7 liquidations. His practice encompasses all stages of bankruptcy cases, from initial filings and motions to adversary proceedings and appeals, in both federal and state courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Fiero has handled cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for five years.
Mr. Fiero is an active member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the State Bar of California. He has served as an adjunct professor at the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, teaching bankruptcy law courses. He is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.
