Miami Lawyers
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How to Avoid a Bank Account Freeze: A Professor’s Legal Guide
Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., shares essential legal strategies to prevent a bank account freeze. Learn how to protect your income and navigate creditor lawsuits.
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Bankruptcy Filings Rise: Trends & Predictions
Bankruptcy filings increased 16.8% in 2023, with a prediction of ongoing growth through 2025.
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FTC Issues $4.1 Million in Refunds: What Student Loan Refund for Scam Victims
Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., explains how to claim your share of the $4.1M FTC student loan refund. Get the facts on Mission Hills Federal and other scams.
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What Drea de Matteo’s Story Teaches Us Foreclosure Defense
Professor Alexander Hernandez, J.D., analyzes the Drea de Matteo foreclosure. Discover key foreclosure defense strategies, from side hustles to Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Lien Stripping Explained
This podcast clarifies misconceptions about mortgages, bankruptcy, and the implications of Chapter 13.
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Chapter 11 Bankruptcies Soar: Analyzing the 2026 Surge
Chapter 11 filings surged 72% in 2025. Professor Alexander Hernandez, author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law, analyzes the 2026 debt storm and retail’s digital shift.
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Biden Caps Credit Card Late Fees to $8: Impact on Consumers
President Biden’s new rule caps credit card late fees at $8, saving consumers billions annually.
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The Post-Pandemic Debt Storm: Why Bankruptcy Filings Hit a 15-Year High
As corporate & consumer bankruptcies surge in 2025, Professor Hernandez breaks down why record debt, high interest rates, and the end of forbearance are accelerating Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 filings.
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What Does It Mean to Be “Judgment-Proof”?
Are you judgment-proof? Discover which assets are exempt from creditors, how to handle a lawsuit, and the #1 mistake that puts your protected income at risk.
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Filing for Bankruptcy After a Car Accident Lawsuit
A damaged red car with significant dents and missing parts, lying in a green grassy field beside a road, with rolling hills in the background.
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The 76% Spike in Business Bankruptcy Filings
Prof. Hernandez analyzes the 76% January spike in corporate bankruptcy. Discover the “Consumer Effect” and why the 2026 Financial Reset is accelerating.
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Dealing with the “Reaffirmation Ambush”: Creditor Tactics and the 11th-Hour Timing
Prof. Hernandez exposes the “Reaffirmation Ambush”—when creditors wait until the last minute to send agreements. Learn how to handle 11th-hour tactics and avoid being blamed for lender delays.
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Why Your Mortgage and Car Payments Are “Invisible” After Bankruptcy
Payments missing from your credit report? Bankruptcy Attorney & published Law Professor Hernandez explains why mortgage and auto loans go unreported after bankruptcy and how to fix it.
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Why Your Lawyer Won’t Sign Your Reaffirmation Agreement: The Part C Liability Trap
Bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains why your attorney refuses to sign Part C of a reaffirmation agreement. Discover the “undue hardship” math and how to keep your car without the risk.
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Understanding the Federal Homestead Wildcard Exemption in 2026
Professor Alexander Hernandez explains the 2026 Federal Homestead Exemption ($31,575) and how the “unused” portion creates a $17,475 Wildcard to save your cash and car.
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The 1,215 Day Rule versus the Federal Exemptions. Which Law Protects Your Home in 2026?
Confused by the $214,000 cap and the $31,575 exemption? This head-to-head comparison explains which federal bankruptcy number protects your home equity in 2026.
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Understanding the Federal Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption Limits
What is the federal bankruptcy homestead exemption limits for 2026? Learn about the $31,575 & why it differs from the 1,215-day cap.
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Understanding the Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption and the 1,215-Day Rule
What is the 1,215-day rule? Learn how this 40-month clock caps homestead equity at $214,000 in 2026 and why it’s different from federal exemption limits.
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The “Zombie Debt” Trap: The Statute of Limitations vs. Judgment Renewal
Think your debt expired? A judgment can live for decades through renewals. Learn the difference between the SOL and “Zombie Debt” from Professor Hernandez.
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Predatory Hospital Collection Tactics: A Silent Threat to Your Finances
Stop predatory hospital collection tactics from draining your bank account. Learn why handing over your card at the ER is a trap leading to medical bankruptcy.