Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • Schedule H: How to Protect Co-Debtors from Debt Liability

    Expert analysis of Bankruptcy Schedule H, Co-Debtors and the Automatic Stay and how it protects co-debtors.

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Driver’s License Reinstatement

    Bankruptcy law professor explains how Chapter 13 license reinstatement works to wipe out debt from a car accident debt.

  • Car Accident Debt and Your Driver’s License: Can Bankruptcy Get You Back on the Road?

    If your driver’s license was suspended, learn how to use Chapter 7 bankruptcy to reinstate your license. Learn the critical steps.

  • The 2% Gamble: Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Not a DIY Project

    Bankruptcy Professor explains the harsh truth: pro se Chapter 13 filings have a near-zero success rate.

  • Bankruptcy Filings Surge in 2025: What the Numbers Reveal About Economic Stress

    A Sharp Rise in Bankruptcy Filings—What’s Driving It? According to recent data from Epiq AACER, U.S. bankruptcy filings have surged in 2025, with Chapter 7 cases up 15% and total filings climbing over 10% year-over-year. These numbers aren’t just statistics; they’re an urgent financial signal. The rise in consumer debt is being amplified by high-interest…

  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: When to Surrender Your Car

    Surrendering your car in Chapter 7 is complex. A bankruptcy law professor explains the critical timing of vehicle surrender, how the loan deficiency becomes unsecured debt, and the crucial financial trap you must avoid when listing your expenses.

  • Professor: What to List on Bankruptcy Schedule G.

    Professor’s guide to Schedule G: Avoid common mistakes with leases and executory contracts.

  • The Two-Home Trap: Why Chapter 7 Isn’t an Option When You Want to Keep Both Houses

    Chapter 7 bankruptcy may risk asset liquidation; consider Chapter 13 to retain properties.

  • Wages Garnished After Filing Bankruptcy? It’s an Illegal Automatic Stay Violation. Here’s Your 3-Step Legal Fix.

    Were your wages garnished after you filed bankruptcy? Get the professor’s 3-step plan to recover your money now.

  • Recession Risks: Which States Are Struggling the Most?

    States face financial distress amid recession risks, with Texas leading in economic challenges.

  • Claire’s and Icing Store Closures in Florida: Key Details

    Claire’s is closing fifteen Florida locations due to bankruptcy and changing consumer habits.

  • Understanding Schedule D for Secured Creditor Claims

    Schedule D requires all secured debts in bankruptcy; listing does not mean asset surrender.

  • Understanding Stagflation Signs and Core Inflation: A Deep Dive

    Stagflation concerns rise as inflation and stagnant job growth create economic uncertainty and fear.

  • 4.4 Million Exposed in TransUnion Data Breach—Take Action!

    TransUnion’s data breach affects 4.4 million; consider freezing credit to safeguard personal information.

  • Claire’s Store Closures in Georgia: Complete List

    Claire’s is closing several Georgia locations due to bankruptcy and shifting retail trends.

  • Understanding Tariff Driven Inflation

    Lower interest rates signal economic struggle, worsened by tariffs, increasing costs of living significantly.

  • The Hidden Cost of Tariffs: How Trade Policy Fuels Debt and Bankruptcy

    Trump tariffs can raise costs significantly, affecting household expenses and increasing bankruptcies nationwide.

  • PSLF Under Threat: What Borrowers Need to Know

    A new Department of Education rule could eliminate PSLF due to their employer’s misconduct: “guilt by association.”

  • Why Foreclosures Filings Are Rising in Tourist-Haven States

    Foreclosure rates rise sharply in tourism-dependent states, reflecting economic strains and tourism decline.