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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why Credit Reports Are Your First Line of Defense Before a Data Breach
Data breaches expose personal information, but your credit report can help you catch identity theft fast. Learn the early indicators and how to protect your credit.