Miami Lawyers
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Why the Visa and Mastercard Settlement Is Back in the News
Prof. Hernandez, author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, breaks down the 2026 Credit Card Competition Act and why the $30B Visa/Mastercard settlement failed.
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Car Loans & Bankruptcy Guide: How to Keep Your Vehicle in 2026
Rising car loan defaults amidst high interest rates and increasing credit card debt prompt bankruptcy considerations.
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Can Personal Loans Be Discharged in Bankruptcy? A Lawyer’s Guide
Can you discharge personal loans in bankruptcy? Professor Hernandez provides a lawyer’s guide to consolidation debt, trustee objections, and filing strategies.
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The Giuliani Bankruptcy: A Case Study in Residency and Domicile
This Rudy Giuliani bankruptcy residency domicile case study examines the strategic issues of choosing bankruptcy exemptions and navigating the 730-day residency rule.
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How Bankruptcy Impacts Lawsuits in Different States
Filing bankruptcy in one state stops lawsuits everywhere. A consumer bankruptcy expert explains the Supremacy Clause and how the automatic stay halts out-of-state car accident cases.
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PSLF in 2026: New Rules & Tax Implications
Is your PSLF at risk? Discover how 2026 tax changes and new OBBBA rules could nullify your public service credits. Learn to protect your forgiveness today.
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Foreclosures are Rising: Don’t Panic, Get Informed
Law professor breaks down the foreclosure process and solutions. Learn how bankruptcy protects your home and financial future.
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Preparing for a Student Loan Bankruptcy Discharge in 2026
Master the 2026 OBBBA student loan consolidation bankruptcy discharge strategy. Secure your legacy status before the July 1 deadline and beat the return of the tax bomb.
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Second Amendment Rights and Bankruptcy: Can You Keep Your Firearms?
Does the Second Amendment protect your guns in bankruptcy court? Learn how state exemptions work and why constitutional rights don’t always equal asset protection.
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Predatory Hospital Billing Tactics: Protecting Your Finances
Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., explains the link between predatory hospital billing tactics and medical bankruptcy. Protect your assets from medical debt traps.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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Professor: What to List on Bankruptcy Schedule G.
Professor’s guide to Schedule G: Avoid common mistakes with leases and executory contracts.
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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.
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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.
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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.