Miami Lawyers

  • Beyond the Means Test: A 2026 Strategy for Bankruptcy & Creditor Lawsuits

    Passing the 2026 Means Test is only step one. Learn how Schedule I/J and judgment liens impact Chapter 7 eligibility and how to protect your equity from lawsuits.

  • The 2026 Retirement Limits: A Strategic Guide to Asset Protection and the Means Test

    Maximize 2026 401(k) and IRA limits to pass the Bankruptcy Means Test. Expert advice on protecting retirement assets from judgment liens and Trustees.

  • How to Stop a 2026 Foreclosure Auction and Protect Your Home Equity

    Stop a 2026 foreclosure auction and save home equity. Bankruptcy expert [Your Name] explains the 57% December surge and how to block judgment liens today.

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Guide 2026 | Stop Foreclosure & Protect Assets

    Read the Chapter 13 bankruptcy guide 2026. Learn about the new Rule 3002.1 mortgage protections, debt limits, and repayment plan strategies from a published professor.

  • Your 2026 Guide to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Get a Fresh Start

    Navigate the 2026 Chapter 7 bankruptcy process with confidence. Learn about updated means test limits, asset exemptions, and tax rules from a published expert.

  • Navigating the Legal Maze: Essential Debtor Resources When Facing Lawsuits

    Feeling overwhelmed by a lawsuit? Discover essential debtor resources, from using clerk’s office templates to a professor’s “insider” tip on researching local cases.

  • The “Time-Barred” Trap: Debt Past the Statute of Limitations Won’t Prevent a Lawsuit

    Sued for “Zombie Debt”? Learn why the statute of limitations isn’t automatic and how to file a Motion to Dismiss to stop a time-barred lawsuit before it starts.

  • Discovery Objections in Debt Collection Lawsuits. Both Sides Play Defense

    Mastering discovery objections in debt collection lawsuits is vital for defense. Learn how to challenge overbroad requests and gain leverage before a trial or filing.

  • Debtor Defense Guide: Using Discovery to Build Your Case

    Master your debtor defense. A published expert explains how to use discovery and interrogatories to challenge creditors, buy time, and gain leverage for mediation.

  • Judgment Liens and Home Equity Erosion: The Silent Cost of Ignored Lawsuits

    Bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains how judgment liens trigger home equity erosion. Don’t lose the equity in your home.

  • The New 2026 Small Business Bankruptcy Debt Limits Under Chapter 11

    Small‑business bankruptcy debt limits are shifting, and the proposed $7.5 million Subchapter V cap could reshape eligibility and filing strategy for distressed businesses.

  • The Legal Hierarchy, the Supremacy Clause, and Federal Bankruptcy Law

    Explore how the legal hierarchy & Supremacy Clause shape federal bankruptcy practice, establishing uniform rules & court procedures under Title 11.

  • A Guide to Understanding Maine Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Maine bankruptcy exemptions explained for 2026, including homestead, vehicle, personal property, and residency rules. Learn what assets you can protect in Chapter 7 or 13.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy Jurisdiction: Why It Is a Federal Matter

    A guide on bankruptcy and federal jurisdiction, and why local rules shape daily practice in every district.

  • Beyond the Bankruptcy Petition: The 341 Meeting and Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings

    Prof. Hernandez explains how Chapter 7 341 meetings differ from Chapter 13 confirmation hearings, and understanding the local court rules.

  • A Guide to Understanding Louisiana Bankruptcy Exemptions

    A guide to the Louisiana bankruptcy exemptions, including homestead, tools of the trade, & personal property protections.

  • What Today’s Bankruptcy Statistics Tell Us About Tomorrow’s Economy

    Bankruptcy is a lagging indicator of household debt, showing how rising costs and record balances shape today’s filings.

  • Chapter 13 Eligibility and §109(e) Debt Limits

    Navigating Chapter 13 bankruptcy limits? Discover why Section 109(e)’s $1.58M secured and $526K unsecured caps create a strict firewall, and avoid hidden eligibility traps.

  • Credit Card Debt Is Surging: Which Path Are You On?

    Facing mounting credit card debt? Find out whether you’re in a slow bleed or a hard crash — and why a legal reset may be the smartest way to regain control.

  • A Guide to Understanding Kentucky Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Kentucky bankruptcy exemptions explained, including homestead, tools of the trade, wildcard rules, and how federal exemptions compare.