Miami Lawyers

  • 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.

  • Bankruptcy Filings Rise: Trends & Predictions

    Bankruptcy filings increased 16.8% in 2023, with a prediction of ongoing growth through 2025.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Lien Stripping Explained

    This podcast clarifies misconceptions about mortgages, bankruptcy, and the implications of Chapter 13.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The New 2026 Small Business Bankruptcy Debt Limits Under Chapter 11

    Small‑business bankruptcy debt limits are shifting, and the proposed $7.5 million Subchapter V cap could reshape eligibility and filing strategy for distressed businesses.

  • The Legal Hierarchy, the Supremacy Clause, and Federal Bankruptcy Law

    Explore how the legal hierarchy & Supremacy Clause shape federal bankruptcy practice, establishing uniform rules & court procedures under Title 11.

  • A Guide to Understanding Maine Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Maine bankruptcy exemptions explained for 2026, including homestead, vehicle, personal property, and residency rules. Learn what assets you can protect in Chapter 7 or 13.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy Jurisdiction: Why It Is a Federal Matter

    A guide on bankruptcy and federal jurisdiction, and why local rules shape daily practice in every district.

  • Beyond the Bankruptcy Petition: The 341 Meeting and Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings

    Prof. Hernandez explains how Chapter 7 341 meetings differ from Chapter 13 confirmation hearings, and understanding the local court rules.

  • A Guide to Understanding Louisiana Bankruptcy Exemptions

    A guide to the Louisiana bankruptcy exemptions, including homestead, tools of the trade, & personal property protections.

  • What Today’s Bankruptcy Statistics Tell Us About Tomorrow’s Economy

    Bankruptcy is a lagging indicator of household debt, showing how rising costs and record balances shape today’s filings.

  • Chapter 13 Eligibility and §109(e) Debt Limits

    Navigating Chapter 13 bankruptcy limits? Discover why Section 109(e)’s $1.58M secured and $526K unsecured caps create a strict firewall, and avoid hidden eligibility traps.

  • Credit Card Debt Is Surging: Which Path Are You On?

    Facing mounting credit card debt? Find out whether you’re in a slow bleed or a hard crash — and why a legal reset may be the smartest way to regain control.

  • A Guide to Understanding Kentucky Bankruptcy Exemptions

    Kentucky bankruptcy exemptions explained, including homestead, tools of the trade, wildcard rules, and how federal exemptions compare.