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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Understanding the 341 Meeting of Creditors and the Rule 2004 Examination
What is the real difference between a 341 Meeting and a Rule 2004 Examination? Prof. Hernandez explains the scope, authority, and strategy behind these bankruptcy tools.
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Podcast: The LLC Myth in Chapter 7 Business Bankruptcy
LLCs provide limited liability, but owners can still be personally liable for business debts.
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Understanding Domestic Support Obligations in Bankruptcy
The video explains domestic support obligations in bankruptcy, emphasizing their priority status and treatment.
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Divorced! You Are Still Liable for the Mortgage
After divorce, signing over the house via a quit claim deed does not remove mortgage liability. This affects credit, loan eligibility, and could lead to foreclosure. The original mortgage contract remains, impacting credit for up to 30 years. Protect yourself by seeking property sale or complete home refinance, and ensuring proof of mortgage pre-approval.
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Student Loan Forgiveness For “Runaway Interest”
The Biden administration’s SAVE plan forgives up to $20,000 in runaway interest for student loan borrowers.
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Vehicle Title Discrepancies and Bankruptcy: The “Control” Principle
Vehicle titles can create major bankruptcy risks. Understand ownership issues, equity exposure, fraudulent transfers, and how Chapter 13 and cramdown can protect your car.
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Are LLCs Bulletproof? Understanding Business Bankruptcy & Personal Liability
Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor Prof. Hernandez analyzes the limitations of the LLC shield, examining how personal guarantees and bankruptcy impact your personal assets and business liability.
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Which Red Lobster Locations Are Closing? Here’s the List
Red Lobster is closing fifty locations amid bankruptcy rumors and recent equipment auctions.
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Great! The Bankruptcy Trustee Abandoned Your Car
Filing for bankruptcy involves a 341 meeting of creditors, trustee’s questions, and protecting your vehicle.
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 4 Months? You Got This!
Chapter 7 bankruptcy takes about four months, with key steps including filing, creditor meeting, and discharge.