Miami Lawyers

  • What to Do About Your 401(k) After Spirit Airlines’ Bankruptcy

    Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy affects your retirement savings; confirm your 401(k) match status immediately.

  • 11 U.S.C. §507 Priority Claims: The Professor’s Guide to Current Caps & Order

    Section 507 of the Bankruptcy Code outlines the priority of debt repayment in bankruptcy cases.

  • Furlough Protection for Spirit Airlines Workers: Essential Steps

    Spirit Airlines employees may claim priority wages up to $17,150 for unpaid wages pre-bankruptcy.

  • Navigating Job Hunting in the Age of AI

    AI in job hunting complicates applications, often overlooking qualified candidates, impacting the job market significantly.

  • The Domino Effect: Why 2026 is the Year of the ‘Job Hugger’

    Prof. Hernandez explains “Job Hugging” and why the 76% corporate bankruptcy spike and student loan debt are creating a defensive 2026 labor market.

  • PCH, Damon Dash, & Florida Foreclosures: Weathering the Next Financial Storm

    Bankruptcy filings demonstrate economic challenges, consumer vulnerabilities, and the impact of policy changes.

  • Understanding the Financial Fallout from Lehman Brothers

    The Lehman Brothers bankruptcy in 2008 reshaped financial attitudes and caused widespread economic repercussions.

  • The Trump Tariffs Are Illegal, But For How long?

    An appellate court deemed many Trump tariffs illegal, highlighting broader economic turmoil affecting consumers nationwide.

  • Tariff Effects: Financial Decisions We Face

    Tariffs increase consumer prices, forcing difficult financial decisions for families amid economic strain.

  • Bankruptcy Schedule E/F Explained: Listing Unsecured Debt

    Schedule E/F in bankruptcy lists unsecured debts; avoid common mistakes for accurate filing.

  • Essential Tips for Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer

    Professor Alex provides valuable tips for hiring a bankruptcy lawyer, emphasizing research, specialization, and payment plans.

  • 2026 Mortgage Interest Rates: Is the 17-Month Low Your Escape Hatch?

    Rates are at a 17-month low. Learn the math on how a refinance can kill credit card debt, shave 7 years off your loan, and your Chapter 13 exit options.

  • Student Loan Forgiveness Update: What Borrowers Should Know Before July 1, 2026

    Prepare for the return of the student loan tax bomb. Prof. Hernandez breaks down the OBBBA, the July 1 deadline for RAP enrollment, and how to avoid aggressive Treasury Department collections.

  • The Hiring of a Bankruptcy Attorney: A Practitioner’s Perspective

    Bankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor provides an expert guide to evaluating bankruptcy attorneys, verifying experience, and transparent fees.

  • Personal Loans from Friends and Family in Bankruptcy: The Preferential Transfer Trap

    Learn what happens when you repay personal loans before bankruptcy. Understand preferential transfers, insider payments, and trustee clawbacks.

  • Equitable Distribution of Marital Debt in Divorce: A Professor’s Guide to Post-Separation Debt and Bankruptcy

    A divorce attorney & law professor explains marital debt. Don’t fall for debt threats! Learn how equitable distribution protects you.

  • Bankruptcy Fees and Costs, Disclosures, and the Attorney-Client Relationship

    A guide to bankruptcy attorney fees, SOFA disclosures, fee prohibitions, and choosing the right lawyer before filing.

  • The Fake Graceland Foreclosure: Anatomy of a Title and Mortgage Fraud Scheme

    A breakdown of the Elvis Graceland fake foreclosure fraud and how the Presley estate exposed and halted the scheme.

  • Data Breaches, Identity Theft, and the Bankruptcy Escape Hatch

    Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor explains data breach identity theft solutions and how to protect yourself after a major breach.

  • Kevin Spacey’s Foreclosure Standoff: An Analysis

    Kevin Spacey’s foreclosure standoff shows how post‑sale occupancy works and why bankruptcy eligibility matters. Learn homeowner lessons and Chapter 13 debt limits.