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Gallardo Law Firm
Practice Areas/Bankruptcy
Chapter 7, 11, 13

Bankruptcy is a tool. Used well, it resets a life.

Consumer and business bankruptcy filings, creditor harassment defense, and foreclosure-related Chapter 13 reorganizations.

What we handle

Bankruptcyfull scope.

Bankruptcy law is highly procedural — means tests, schedules, statements of financial affairs — but the outcome is practical: a stop to collection, a plan for obligations, a future.

Chapter 7 (liquidation)
Chapter 13 (wage-earner plan)
Chapter 11 (business reorganization)
Creditor harassment defense (FDCPA)
Foreclosure-related filings
Student-loan dischargeability analysis
Supporting Data

The numbers behind the practice.Every figure sourced.

01
486,613
U.S. bankruptcy filings in the year ending June 30, 2024

Filings rose 16.2% year-over-year after a post-pandemic low. Non-business filings dominate the total.

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts · 2024
02
22,622
Florida bankruptcy filings in 2024

Florida ranks among the top ten states by filing volume. Consumer Chapter 7s lead, followed by Chapter 13 wage-earner plans.

American Bankruptcy Institute · 2024
03
100%
Florida Homestead Protection

Florida's constitutional homestead protection is unlimited in value (subject to acreage limits) — among the most debtor-favorable in the nation.

Florida Legislature · 2024
When to Call

If any of these is true — call today.

Deadlines, evidence, and witness memory degrade fast. The first conversation is free.

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01

A creditor sued you

A civil judgment becomes a lien on property. Filing before judgment is different from filing after.

02

Foreclosure sale is scheduled

A Chapter 13 filing imposes an automatic stay that halts the sale.

03

Wages are being garnished

Filing stops most garnishments immediately.

04

Calls from collectors are constant

FDCPA protects you — and the filing ends it.

Why Hire Counsel

The measurable benefits of being represented.

01

The automatic stay stops collection

The moment a petition is filed, 11 U.S.C. § 362 imposes a stay that halts lawsuits, garnishments, foreclosure sales, and collection calls.

02

Florida homestead is a shield

Properly claimed, your primary residence is fully protected in most Florida filings.

Why Gallardo

What makes this our practice.

Every practice area is led by an attorney who actually litigates in that space — not a generalist borrowing time.

Pre-filing analysis: we model Chapter 7 vs. 13 outcomes before you file.

We stop creditor harassment the day you retain us.

Business and consumer filings both handled.

Frequently Asked

Answers that cite the statute.

Will I lose my house?

In most Florida filings, no. The homestead exemption is unlimited in value (limited in acreage), provided the property qualifies.

Can student loans be discharged?

Federal student loans are discharged only under a hardship standard that, as of 2022 DOJ guidance, has become more accessible. Private student loans follow different rules.

Video Insights

Bankruptcy, explained on camera.

Short, plain-language explanations of the questions we answer most often. Full library lives on YouTube.

Full Channel

3 segundos pueden cambiar tu vida — y las consecuencias, mucho más tiempo.

Lo que pasa en tres segundos de negligencia se vive durante meses o años. Cómo preservar la evidencia desde el primer momento.

¿Quién tiene la culpa en un choque? Lo que dice la ley de Florida.

La regla de negligencia comparativa modificada al 50% — cómo se reparte la culpa y cómo afecta tu recuperación.

Accidente de auto en Florida: 3 errores que arruinan tu caso.

Declaraciones grabadas, acuerdos rápidos y atención médica retrasada — los tres errores que reducen el valor de un caso.

Accidente grave en Miami — reclama tu compensación ya.

Plazos, aseguradoras y la importancia de actuar pronto tras un accidente catastrófico en Miami-Dade.

Detenido y separado: la súplica de una cubana con I-220A.

Qué es el I-220A, qué opciones existen para quienes están en proceso de deportación, y cuándo conviene pedir audiencia.

Client Reviews

4.9 stars across 2,200+ reviews.

4.9 / 5 · 2,200+ reviews on Google
2 weeks ago
They treated me like family. Recovered more than I thought possible and they did it in Spanish when I couldn't do it in English.
E. Rodríguez
Car accident · Miami
1 month ago
We were facing deportation and lost. Maria walked us through every filing. Today we are legal permanent residents.
G. Pérez
VAWA petition · Hialeah
3 months ago
The construction company denied everything. Gallardo's team had the medical records, site photos, and depositions lined up. We settled for more than double the original offer.
J. Martin
Workers' comp · Houston

Reviews sourced from clients who agreed to share. Representative examples — individual results vary by case.

Selected Results

Verdicts & settlements.On the record.

Every case is different — but a track record is a track record. These are real recoveries for real clients.

All Results
Personal Injury
$3,056,573
Complex Negligence Verdict

Jury verdict in a multi-defendant catastrophic injury matter tried in Miami-Dade County.

Personal Injury
$1,000,000
Boating Accident

Pre-suit settlement on behalf of a visiting family injured on a chartered vessel.

Personal Injury
$600,000
Commercial Truck Collision

Settlement against a national trucking carrier for I-95 rear-end collision injuries.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is evaluated on its facts, jurisdiction, and applicable law.

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Collection calls, judgments, garnishment? Let's talk about a reset.

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