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Bankruptcy

Chapter 11

Business reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code.

Statistics
01
486,613
U.S. bankruptcy filings in the year ending June 30, 2024
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts · 2024
02
22,622
Florida bankruptcy filings in 2024
American Bankruptcy Institute · 2024
03
100%
Florida Homestead Protection
Florida Legislature · 2024
About this practice

Chapter 11 sits inside our Bankruptcy practice.

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.

Video Insight

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.

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When to Call

If any of these applies — reach out today.

A creditor sued you

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

Foreclosure sale is scheduled

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

Wages are being garnished

Filing stops most garnishments immediately.

Calls from collectors are constant

FDCPA protects you — and the filing ends it.

Chronology

What happens after you call.

  1. Hour 0
    Free consultation
    Attorney-level review of the facts — no fee, no obligation.
  2. Day 1
    Case accepted & evidence hold
    Litigation-hold letters go out; records and footage are preserved.
  3. Week 1
    Medical workup begins
    Treatment plan under a letter of protection where needed.
  4. Month 1
    Demand / formal filing
    Pre-suit demand or complaint filed; carrier put on notice.
  5. 6 – 18 mo
    Resolution
    Mediation, settlement, or trial verdict — most cases settle.
Timeline varies by matter · deadlines apply
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.

Common Questions

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.

Request Consultation

Talk to an attorney aboutchapter 11.

Tell us briefly what happened. An attorney — not an intake screener — will review the facts and reach out within one business hour. English or Español.

Free, confidential case review
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Take the next step

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

There is no fee for the consultation and no obligation. Speak with an attorney — not an intake screener.

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