Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

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

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

  • 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.