Miami Lawyers
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The Corporate Canary in the Coal Mine: S&P Data Shows Business Bankruptcies Soaring to a 15-Year High
S&P data confirms corporate bankruptcies hit 15-year peak. A bankruptcy law expert explains the effect of how tariff is affecting consumers.
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Bankruptcy Conversions: Switching Chapters (7 to 13 and 13 to 7) Explained
A bankruptcy law attorney & professor explains bankruptcy conversions: Chapter 7 (liquidation) and Chapter 13 (reorganization).
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Starbucks Layoffs, Local Coffee Bankruptcies: A Professor’s Take on the Bankruptcy Crisis
A bankruptcy attorney and professor explains the bankruptcy surge, the household debt crisis, and the effects of the tariffs.
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Bankruptcy Alert: New Chapter 7 Means Test Income Limits Now in Effect (November 1, 2025 Update)
A bankruptcy law expert breaks down the U.S. Trustee Program’s new Means Test median income figures, effective November 1, 2025.
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Professor’s Warning: 15% Bankruptcy Surge Fueled by Student Loans & a Weak Job Market
Professor and bankruptcy attorney explains the 15% bankruptcy surge: Student loan payments, record debt, and AI-driven jobs.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy & the Federal Government Shutdown
Filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy during a government shutdown? Bankruptcy attorney and law professor’s guide to your next steps.
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Bankruptcy Fraud: What Dr. Phil’s Chapter 7 Case Teaches Every Debtor
An attorney and bankruptcy law professor breaks down Dr. Phil’s bankruptcy fraud case. Understand the consequences of lying to the Trustee.
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How a Government Shutdown Can Help You Pass the Chapter 7 Means Test
Furloughed by the government shutdown? Now is the time to pass the Means Test and qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Expert insight.
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Does the Government Shutdown Stop Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and now there’s the government shutdown? A bankruptcy attorney and professor explains how this affects your case.
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Government Shutdown & Your Bankruptcy Case: What You Need to Know Now
Will the federal government shutdown affect your bankruptcy case? A bankruptcy attorney and professor explains the process.
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Beyond the Cease & Desist: A Tactical Guide to Handling Debt Collection in 2026
Debt collection in 2026 is more aggressive than ever. Learn how to log violations, challenge the evidence, and use state-level protections to build a successful debt defense.
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Discharging Personal Loans to Friends and Family in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Attorney explains how personal loans to friends & family are unsecured in bankruptcy & how trustees claw back recent repayments.
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Understanding Bankruptcy Attorney Fees: Transparency and Retainer Agreements
Prof. Hernandez: Your expert guide to bankruptcy attorney fees and costs. Learn the truth about retainer agreements and avoid fee discrepancies. Read more.
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The 99 Cents Only Files for Bankruptcy
The 99 Cents Only company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and plans to close all locations.
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Understanding Bankruptcy’s Role in Divorce Outcomes: A Legal Summary
A bankruptcy law expert explains how joint debt works in a divorce and bankruptcy case. Learn why federal law trumps hold harmless clauses.
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How Bankruptcy Affects Divorce Proceedings
Divorce and bankruptcy intersect complexly, impacting financial responsibilities and legal agreements after separation.
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Your Car and Bankruptcy: Key Insights
The video explains car implications in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, including exemptions.
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The Hidden Risk of an Underwater Mortgage: Realities, Data, and Recovery Options
Learn your real options when your mortgage is underwater. Explore short sales, deeds in lieu, accidental landlord strategies, and Chapter 13 lien stripping to reduce debt and protect your home.
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Predatory Student Loans and the Legacy of Relief in the OBBBA Era
Law Professor explains predatory student loans & how the Big Beautiful Bill changes eligibility for relief for defrauded borrowers.
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The Critical Role of the Bankruptcy Consultation
Bankruptcy consultation questions every lawyer should ask. Understand timing, disclosures, and red flags that can make or break your case