Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The Architecture of Bankruptcy: Judges, Trustees, and Creditors

    Demystify the bankruptcy court system with Prof. Hernandez. Learn the distinct roles of Article I judges, private trustees, and the U.S. Trustee.

  • The History & Evolution of Bankruptcy Law| Prof. Hernandez

    Trace the history and evolution of bankruptcy law with Prof. Hernandez. Discover how ancient insolvency debts transformed into modern asset protections.

  • The $18.8 Trillion Household Debt Crisis: Why Older Americans Are Struggling Financially

    Rising household debt is hitting seniors hardest. See why older Americans are struggling financially and the legal protections that can safeguard retirement.

  • The Non-Judicial Foreclosure Myth: How to Force Your Lender Into Court

    Think you can’t stop a non‑judicial foreclosure? Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains how homeowners can save their home with a court injunction.

  • Foreclosures Are Rising: Understanding Your Rights in a Judicial vs. Non‑Judicial State

    Learn your foreclosure rights in judicial and non‑judicial states and how Chapter 13 can stop a foreclosure and protect your home.

  • Idaho Bankruptcy Exemptions: Protecting Your Assets

    Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains Idaho’s strict bankruptcy exemption laws, residency rules, and how to protect your assets.

  • Reaffirmation Agreements: Why You Can’t Negotiate Your Car Note in Chapter 7

    Understand the risks in reaffirming a car loan in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and why lenders refuse to negotiate the loan terms.

  • Bankruptcy Petition Preparers vs. Attorneys: The Cost of “Cheap” Advice

    A bankruptcy attorney and law professor warns how petition preparers cross legal lines, risk dismissal, and jeopardize your home, wages, and case.

  • The Social Security Number Error: A Costly Mistake in Your Bankruptcy Petition

    Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains how a wrong Social Security number on a bankruptcy petition can harm an innocent third party and how to fix it fast.

  • Refinancing Your Mortgage in Chapter 13: The Fast Track to a Discharge

    Can you refinance your mortgage in Chapter 13 to get an early discharge? Prof. Hernandez explains the court requirements, the 12-month payment rule, and how to pay off creditors to successfully close your case in 2026.