Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy Costs: Fees vs. Expenses

    Bankruptcy filing fees vary by chapter, with additional costs for attorney services and courses.

  • The Real Victims of Target Boycotts Revealed

    Target boycotts harm employees rather than addressing systemic issues; focus on policy change instead.

  • Trump-Gaza AI Video: Disturbing As We Worry about Trumpflation

    Trump’s AI-generated video sparks controversy, highlighting his focus on entertainment over pressing national issues.

  • Why You Should Be Outraged by Medicaid Cuts

    Medicaid cuts provoke outrage; Republicans take troubling first steps.

  • The Chaos Economy: How Government Instability Increases Household Debt

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the “Chaos Economy.” Discover how DOGE firings, $1,700 tariff costs, and stagnant wages are driving a 67% surge in small business bankruptcies and an affordability crisis.

  • Strategic Exit: Why You Might Voluntarily Dismiss Your Bankruptcy Case

    Can walking away from your bankruptcy filing be a tactical win? Prof. Hernandez breaks down the strategic use of voluntary dismissal in Chapter 7 and 13 to protect assets and regain control of your financial future.

  • The Hypocrisy of DOGE Checks: Analyzing the Right’s Reactions

    The author critiques right-wing hypocrisy over expected DOGE checks and government funding issues.

  • Why Boycotting Target Stores Misses the Point

    Professor Alex discusses the complexities of boycotting Target, advocating for smarter activism.

  • A Personal Reflection on Joann Fabrics and Its Legacy

    Joann Fabrics is closing over 500 stores following its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.

  • Chaos with Mass IRS Firings

    Amid IRS firings, chaos threatens federal employment, tax refunds, and economic stability under Trump.