Managing Partner
Education:
1994 – Quinnipiac University – J.D.
Bar Admissions:
1997 – California – Central and Eastern
1995 – New York
1994 – Connecticut
Biography:
Erik Clark is the Managing Partner of Borowitz & Clark, LLP, a leading consumer bankruptcy law firm virtually serving the Central and Eastern Districts of California. Mr. Clark is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification and a member of the State Bar in California, New York, and Connecticut.
Mr. Clark recently concluded a nine year stint as an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Law School where he founded and taught their Consumer Bankruptcy Clinic. In addition, he has served as the President of the National Consumer Bankruptcy Litigation Center (NCBLC) and the American Consumer Bankruptcy College (ACBC). He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA), the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) and a 2013 recipient of NACBA’s Distinguished Service Award.
Mr. Clark has been a panelist at the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, the Annual Convention of the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees as well as the Annual NACBA Convention and other bankruptcy related seminars throughout the country. During his career, he has served on numerous court committees and represented thousands of clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases. He received his J.D. in 1994 from Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.
Honors & Awards
Super Lawyers 2010-2024
2013 Recipient of NACBA’s Distinguished Service Award
Memberships & Affiliations
Charter Member – Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Association
Member – National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
Member – National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA)
Member – American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
Member – American Consumer Bankruptcy College (ACBC)
Legal Seminars & Presentations
National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges
Annual Convention of the National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees
Annual NACBA Convention
And more…
Favorite Local Restaurant
Houston’s
What I like best about my job
The most appealing thing about my job are the clients I meet and being able to help them turn their financial situation around. These days, if you are facing financial difficulty the related stress seeps into every aspect of your life. With careful planning, we are able to create a path forward that allows people to put the stress behind them and move forward with a fresh start.
Client Testimonials
“A hard view of my circumstances forced me to realize that I needed to declare bankruptcy. I was afraid and nervous. I looked for an attorney in my area and read about Erik Clark; I went for an initial consultation. I was impressed, gained confidence, received direction, and decided to go forward using the services of Erik Clark.
The experience was quite involved, but I received well-organized and easy-to-follow directions. I felt that I had access to expert help and advice as I need it. I worked through the process and eventually went for my court appearance. It went smoothly as I felt well prepared and well represented.” – Linda
“When I walked into Borowitz & Clark, I was very unsure of what I should do. I had gotten consultations from other lawyers, but Mr. Clark was able to explain very clearly what options I had and which was best for my situation.
This is why I chose B&C and the process was very streamlined, organized and every one of their staff was professional and wonderful.” – Rachel
“The staff was great, knowledgeable, clear, and concise with all the info. Mr. Clark was extremely helpful. The most professional staff anyone could ask for.” – Jaime