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.

  • Claire’s Bankruptcy Chapter 11: Tariffs and Store Closures

    Claire’s files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again, facing debt, tariffs, and changing consumer behavior.

  • Navigating Schedule C Exemptions in Bankruptcy

    Understanding Schedule C exemptions is vital for protecting personal property during bankruptcy filings.

  • Stagflation and Record Highs in Student Loan Defaults

    Expert analysis: Record student loan defaults (12.9%) and inflationary tariffs and labor shocks, making stagflation an inevitable reality.

  • Mo Gawdat’s AI Predictions: Utopia or Dystopia?

    Mo Gawdat’s predictions about AI’s societal impact are exaggerated and potentially harmful to innovation.

  • BLS Chief Firing: Impacts on Economic Credibility

    The firing of the BLS chief raises doubts about U.S. economic data credibility and future job reports.

  • Liberation Day Will Cost You

    Liberation Day introduces higher tariffs, leading to increased consumer prices and potential economic challenges.

  • Understanding the Rise of Bankruptcy: 2025 Trends

    Bankruptcy filings rose 11.5% in 2025, reversing years of decline and highlighting economic instability.

  • JCPenney’s Massive Real Estate Comeback: 119 Stores Sold

    JCPenney is selling 119 retail properties for $947 million, marking a significant recovery.

  • The Truth Behind Trump’s Tariff Rebate Check

    The Trump tariff rebate check is another empty promise, like the previous DOGE check distraction.

  • Understanding the EU-U.S. Trade Deal: What’s Really Happening

    The EU-U.S. trade deal is not finalized; it’s just a framework with unresolved issues.