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Richard Michael Behr
Key Largo, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 37 years of experience
Bankruptcy
John Marshall Law School
Recently admitted to the United States Supreme Court. Member of Illinois Bar since 1987 and Florida Bar since 1995. Also admitted to the United States federal Court for Illinois and Florida as well as the U.S. bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida and the United States Supreme Court.
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Jeffrey Schatzman
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 35 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Jeffrey N. Schatzman is a native of Miami, Florida. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1986 and his J.D. degree from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Western Michigan University) in 1989.
Mr. Schatzman is a member of The Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts as well as the Federal District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. Mr. Schatzman concentrates his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy, representing both creditors and debtors; Commercial Collections; Commercial Litigation; and Commercial Transactions.
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Raul Ruiz
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Florida International University College of Law
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Jordan E Bublick
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 41 years of experience
Bankruptcy
New York University School of Law and The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law
Jordan E. Bublick is a Miami Bankruptcy Lawyer with offices in Kendall & North Miami. Jordan E. Bublick has over 25 years of experience in practicing chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy law.
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Kathy L. Houston
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
Florida International University College of Law
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Paul Norman Contessa
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 38 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
University of Miami
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David Michael Carnright
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer
Bankruptcy and Employment
Fordham University School of Law
DAVID M. CARNRIGHT practices in the areas of Insurance Litigation, Foreclosure Defense, Labor and Employment Litigation, Receiverships and Security litigation, Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights, Complex Business Litigation and Commercial Litigation. Prior to founding CARNRIGHT VELASQUEZ PA, Mr. Carnight worked for Damian & Valori LLP, a prominent Miami-based law firm. Mr. Carnright is a current member of the The Florida Bar, Cuban American Bar Association, Dade County Bar Association and The Lawyers Section of the Belen Alumni Association. ? Mr. Carnright received his law degree from Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2010) in New York City, where he served...
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Miguel Francisco Parlade
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
St. Thomas University School of Law
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Maria Cristina Duarte
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center
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Drew Stuart Sheridan
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
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Jason Abolsky
Homestead, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 13 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Immigration
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Timothy Kingcade
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Stetson University College of Law
Timothy Kingcade is Managing Shareholder of Kingcade & Garcia, P.A., which he founded in 1996. Mr. Kingcade practices exclusively in the field of bankruptcy law, handling Chapter 7 filings and foreclosure defense cases for the Southern District of Florida. To compliment his extensive experience in bankruptcy law, Timothy is also a certified public accountant (CPA), which provides him with a unique understanding of how to handle tax-motivated bankruptcy cases against the IRS. Bankruptcy attorney Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover.
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Mr. Chad Van Horn
Doral, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
I am Chad Van Horn, Esq., a business leader in South Florida and the founding partner attorney at Van Horn Law Group, P.A. My approach to life and work integrates dedicated philanthropy, spirited entrepreneurship, and legal acumen. I utilize my resources and extensive network to assist others, whether through my board leadership at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, fostering startup ventures that boost the local economy, or practicing bankruptcy law to offer solutions to those facing economic challenges.
Volunteering and entrepreneurship are significant aspects of my life, but my role as the founder of Van Horn Law Group, P.A....
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Christopher Emmanuel Benjamin
Miami Gardens, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 22 years of experience
600 NW 183 St
Miami Gardens, FL 33169
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Consumer
St. Thomas University School of Law
Mr. Benjamin emphasizes delivery of outstanding legal services in a variety of legal areas such as civil and commercial litigation, family litigation, criminal litigation, bankruptcy, probate administration, employment/labor, and personal injury just to name a few. After nineteen years of litigation practice, Mr. Benjamin has chosen to expand his practice in the areas of Business and Corporate transactions, his practice will focus on providing exceptional representation to startups (with an emphasis toward tech companies) and non-profits corporations. He clients already include lenders, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, publishers, corporations (including non-profits and religious groups), individuals, and small business owners. Mr. Benjamin...
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Vladimir R. St. Louis
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 11 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Georgetown University Law Center and Florida International University College of Law
Vladimir St. Louis is a licensed member of the Florida Bar; United States Tax Court; the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida; the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; and a licensed Title Agent.
Mr. St. Louis tailors his practice in the areas of real estate, bankruptcy, and civil litigation. He represents buyers, sellers, lenders and investors in commercial and residential real estate transactions; clients in bankruptcy matters; and litigates civil litigation matters. Mr. St. Louis has handled thousands of cases...
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Mr Eric Klein
Boca Raton, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(561) 353-2800
4800 N. Federal Highway
Suite 307B
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
Massachusetts School of Law at Andover
I am a trial lawyer with a boutique practice that helps people. My Firm concentrates in family law – Divorce, Paternity, Custody, and Prenuptial Agreements – consumer bankruptcy and real estate law, Foreclosure Defense and other real estate litigation - we have a title agency, engage in short sale negotiations --- I have highly skilled attorneys in each area --- we work together as a team. We help our Clients navigate a difficult, challenging, often uncertain process and assist them in achieving the best possible results. What’s unique about my practice is that I can assist people in...
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Matthew J. Sherman
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Tax
Nova Southeastern University and University of Florida Levin College of Law
Matthew Sherman specializes in both civil and criminal tax controversies and serve as the Tax Workout Group firm’s practice group leader for all tax-bankruptcy matters. He handles both Federal and state tax matters involving individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and trusts and estates.
In the tax controversy arena, Mr. Sherman has considerable knowledge and insight handling complex civil tax examinations, administrative appeals, and tax collection matters. His tax practice includes a wide array of dispute types involving income taxes, sales and use taxes, employment taxes, excise taxes and property taxes. He thinks of himself as a...
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Eric Nissim Assouline
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 27 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, IP and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Eric N. Assouline, Esq., is a litigation partner and concentrates his practice in commercial and bankruptcy litigation. Mr. Assouline has litigated a wide variety of business law disputes. Mr. Assouline also handles cases involving Ponzi scheme Clawback litigation, 547 and 548 defense cases, automatic stay litigation, and real estate and landlord and tenant disputes in state and bankruptcy court.
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A. Brian Phillips
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Tax and White Collar Crime
University of Florida Levin College of Law and University of Tennessee College of Law
As a former Assistant United States Attorney and U.S. Department of Justice Trial Attorney (Tax Division), Mr. Phillips has substantial experience, training, and resources for handling complex, high-impact civil tax controversy and criminal tax defense litigation cases. While serving as a United States Department of Justice Trial Attorney in the Tax Division (Honors Program) and as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Middle District of Florida, Mr. Phillips handled numerous civil and criminal tax matters and served as the lead Asset Forfeiture attorney in the Orlando office of the United States Attorney where he also prosecuted a large...
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Frederick A. Neustein
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Appeals, Business and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
Frederick A. Neustein, a Miami native of 56 years, has been a licensed attorney in the State of Florida for 31 years. Mr. Neustein, together with the staff at NLG, have been responsible for defending Thousands of foreclosure cases across the state of Florida and saving 1000's homes.
For twelve years, Mr. Neustein worked “for the Banks” in the Mortgage Banking Industry for various Institutional Investment Banks. Mr. Neustein served as Vice President and counsel for American Residential Equities (ARE) headquartered in Miami-Dade County, which acquired approximately $1 Billion in residential and commercial mortgages.
At ARE, Mr. Neustein was primarily responsible for...
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Clare Casas
Davie, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Miami
I would like to share with you what drove me to become a lawyer and what led me to focus in bankruptcy law.
During my childhood, I watched my parents suffer through financial issues with no direction or guidance. Our family struggled through economic downturns and corporate downsizing.
In the summer of 1992, my parents were finally able to purchase their first home. Three months after we moved into the house, Hurricane Andrew made landfall and we lost everything. Our home was destroyed and all of our personal belongings were ruined or damaged for the exception of a couch and two mattresses.
I...
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Magda Abdo-Gomez
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Florida
EDUCATION: -Bachelor of Arts (summa cum laude) with majors in French and Mathematics; University of Miami. -Juris Doctor (Law), University of Florida -Master of Laws (Tax), University of Florida WORK EXPERIENCE: -Magda Abdo-Gomez, lawyer -TAX LAWYER: As a former IRS attorney with over 33 years of experience providing legal help to taxpayers before the IRS I focus on providing all manner of tax relief including: -IRS payment plan -Tax lien matters -Levies and wage garnishment -IRS audits -Tax Court litigation -BANKRUPTCY LAWYER: With over 30 years of experience and as a professor of bankruptcy,...
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Morgan B. Edelboim
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Morgan B. Edelboim focuses his practice primarily on bankruptcy and commercial litigation. Mr. Edelboim is experienced in handling all aspects of bankruptcy proceedings, as well as bankruptcy avoidance, workouts, and creditors’ rights. He has extensive experience representing both individual debtors and corporate debtors in all types of bankruptcy matters.
Mr. Edelboim has won ratings such as having the highest possible AV Preeminent® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® and a 10.0 Avvo rating, which is an indication of his legal ability and high ethical standards. He is also a member of the board of directors for the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the...
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Robert G. Whittel
Miami Beach, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Appeals, Immigration and Products Liability
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...
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Steven Fraser
Hallandale Beach, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 26 years of experience
(877) 862-7188
221 W. Hallandale Beach Blvd
Suite 201
Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Baltimore School of Law
The Firm has extensive experience representing businesses in the area of insurance claims; real estate and commercial litigation. We focus on property, premise and personal liability, in addition, to real estate litigation. Our services include representation of buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions . We represent employers, carriers, third party administrators, and self-insurers through all phases of litigation. The firm handles a variety of other matters including commercial collections; and representation in wage garnishments and bankruptcy proceedings for creditors. The firm handles all aspects of claims assigned by companies including first and third party claims....
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Carmen G. Soto
Fort Lauderdale, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 22 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Arbitration & Mediation and Business
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
Family law and bankruptcy attorney Ms. Carmen Soto was born in South Florida and speaks fluent Spanish and English. She has traveled extensively and has been exposed to many diverse cultural environments and is, therefore, understanding and sensitive to the cultural differences of a diverse, international clientele. Her practice is devoted to family related issues, bankruptcy as well as civil litigation.
During her career, Ms. Soto was employed for three years with the Department of Children and Families and understands the emotional hardship that families undergo during times of extraordinary stress. She has experience dealing with people going through extreme conflicts....
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Linda Liang
Plantation, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Immigration and Trademarks
During 15 years of working directly under senior management of prestigious companies, such as Panasonic and Liteon, I developed an intimate knowledge as to how a business becomes successful. Also, as the result of day to day participation, my legal service embodies Japanese craftsman's spirt, that is to be responsive, responsible, resilient and respect.
My ultimate goal is to help small business owners to avoid costly, time-consuming and painstaking litigation. My services start from legal strategy designing, as opposed to filling out templates, which requires predicting possible scenarios and solutions. Contracts to be drafted cover all aspect of business operation,...
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Adam Ira Skolnik
Deerfield Beach, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 22 years of experience
(954) 900-1061
1761 West Hillsboro Bouelvard
Suite 201
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Real Estate
Brooklyn Law School
After graduating with honors from the University of Florida, Attorney Adam I. Skolnik attended Brooklyn Law School where he was a two year member of the National Trial Team and President of the Trial Lawyers Association. Upon Graduation the faculty awarded, Adam the Judge Doris A. Thompson and Judge Edward Thompson Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. After having practiced in New York City at a prestigious international law firm, Adam relocated to South Florida and established the Law Office of Adam I. Skolnik, P.A. in 2005 as a multi-service firm committed to client-focused, cost-effective legal services in...
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Brian J. Cohen
Fort Lauderdale, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 26 years of experience
(954) 524-9000
110 E. Broward Blvd.
Suite 1700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Tax
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
Since 2000, more than 25,000 people have come to The Cohen Law Firm seeking a fresh start. Whether it’s for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, attorney Brian J. Cohen has used his vast experience and exceptional knowledge of the bankruptcy laws to assist them in getting a fresh financial start. In fact, since he began almost 25 years ago, Brian has filed more bankruptcy cases than any other attorney located in Palm Beach County.
Brian J. Cohen and the staff at The Cohen Law Firm will handle your case from start to finish. Bankruptcy is ALL WE DO. Our...
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Matthew David Bavaro
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 25 years of experience
11098 Biscayne Boulevard
Suite 405
Miami, FL 33161
Bankruptcy
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
As a partner at Loan Lawyers, Fort Lauderdale lawyer Matthew Bavaro offers legal counsel to those who are in debt. He has been practicing as a lawyer in the state of Florida for 15 years. Before co-founding Loan Lawyers, LLC, he previously served as a personal injury lawyer. Attorney Bavaro is the recipient of an Avvo Rating on 9.0 Superb. He is a graduate of the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University. To learn more, contact his firm today.
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Mitchell Jordan Nowack
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
In my 17 years of experience as a bankruptcy lawyer I have learned that 99% of my clients are good people that have fallen on hard times. Whether it is because they lost their job, got divorced, made bad investments or financial decisions, etc., regardless of the cause, there is one common theme…NO ONE PLANNED FOR THIS TO HAPPEN, IT JUST DID. Sometimes your financial life it is a lot like being rear ended at a traffic light. You did nothing wrong, but you are in the accident anyway.
“It is not whether you get knocked down, it is whether you...
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Caridad Rusconi
Coral Gables, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
Caridad Rusconi concentrates her practice in community association law. She assists condominium and homeowner’s associations in the day-to-day management and operation of their community, as well as in a broad range of general community association matters. Ms. Rusconi’s representation includes drafting and negotiating contracts, providing legal opinions and guidance regarding requirements of the governing documents and the laws, drafting amendments to the governing documents, preparing meeting packages, attending Board and owner meetings, and revitalizing and preserving the covenants and restrictions of homeowner’s associations in accordance with the Marketable Record Title Act (MRTA) and the Homeowners’ Association Act. Ms. Rusconi has...
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Alexandra Lopez
Miami Lakes, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
St. Thomas University School of Law
I’m an experienced Florida bankruptcy lawyer and represent clients in all types of cases, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, foreclosure prevention, and estate planning matters. I provide personal attention to each of my clients and will fight for your rights throughout your case.
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Stephen Orchard
Boca Raton, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 22 years of experience
2255 Glades Road
Suite 324A
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Stephen Orchard is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Offices of Stephen Orchard in Boca Raton, serving clients from West Palm Beach to Broward County in the areas of bankruptcy and real estate law. Stephen Orchard is a hard-working and compassionate lawyer dedicated to providing cost-effective, personal service of the highest quality.
Stephen Orchard has been in private practice in Boca Raton since attaining his license to practice law in the state of Florida in 2002. In 2015, he was one of only a handful of individuals to receive the Outstanding Young Owl award from the Florida Atlantic University...
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John Bristol
Plantation, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
I am an experienced Bankruptcy attorney dedicated to helping my clients in bankruptcy matters such as Chapter 7, Chapter 13, mortgage foreclosure, wage garnishment, and more.
I have decades of experience that includes handling all aspects of each case from start to finish.
Call or visit my website for more information.
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Sherri B. Simpson
Sunrise, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 34 years of experience
(954) 524-4141
Belle Terre Building
7800 West Oakland Park Blvd Ste B-102
Sunrise, FL 33351
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Consumer
University of Miami
I have been an attorney since 1990 and have focused on foreclosure defense since 1993 and bankruptcy since 1997. I have also handled a lot of business matters from sales to contract drafting, asset protection to bankruptcy.
I have a very well rounded background including family law, elder law, probate, lemon laws, tax law and consumer protection law. This wide breadth of knowledge allows me to see possibilities other attorneys miss, and to help you determine the best course of action for your individual circumstances.
I can help if you are behind in child support, have not paid individual, payroll...
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Frank Soto
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 22 years of experience
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
Nova Southeastern University
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Victoria Morales
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Florida International University College of Law
My goal is to bring peace and stability to the family. I care about my client's welfare and peace of mind. I manage bankruptcy proceedings and debt relief for individuals and businesses. Deal with tax issues and resolution. Handle probate proceedings. Conduct family law proceedings. Provide advice on estate planning matters, wills and trusts. Also engage in foreclosure defense and civil litigation.
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Julia Kefalinos
Miami, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and White Collar Crime
American University Washington College of Law
Julia Kefalinos criminal defense and bankruptcy firm was established in 2006 after 16 years of service to the community as a Miami-Dade County Assistant Public Defender. From 1991-2006 Julia defended thousands of indigent people accused of crimes and unable to hire private lawyers or defend themselves. She vigorously prepared all aspects of their cases from investigation to depositions to trials. She has handled huge caseloads including felonies, traffic cases, juvenile delinquencies and domestic violence matters. Julia particularly enjoyed training new attorneys and she eventually became a lead attorney in a specialized division for 5 years. Of her...
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Regina M Campbell
Coral Gables, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Employment
Hofstra University
Regina is the Managing Partner of The Campbell Law Group based in Coral Gables, Florida. She is recognized for her unique insight, resourceful problem-solving skills and understanding of how legal issues affect people and companies differently.
One of Regina’s biggest passions is litigation. Regina and The Campbell Law Group PA have seen a great deal of success in prosecuting and litigating business fraud and ponzi schemes, tortious interference with a business relationship cases, non-compete cases, shareholder actions, complex divorce and post-divorce actions, especially cases with recalcitrant parties with a talent at hiding assets and/or avoiding support obligations amongst other causes of...