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Alida Catherine Darias
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Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 20 years experience
(352) 690-7400 1396 NE 20th Avenue #400
The Exchange
 Ocala, FL 34470
Bankruptcy, Animal, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Alida Catherine Darias is an attorney with the Central Florida law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. Ms. Darias works out of the firm's offices in Ocala and The Villages. She practices Personal Injury law, including Wrongful Death, Auto Accidents, Products Liability, Premises Liability ("Slip & Falls"), and Medical Malpractice. Ms. Darias graduated from Florida International University with her B.S. (1985) and received her J.D. degree from the University of Florida (1997). She is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and is a former police officer with the Metro Dade...
(352) 391-6031 8564 E. County Road 466, Suite 102
Santa Fe Professional Center
 The Villages, FL 32162
Bryce Adam Schmidt
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Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years experience
(352) 622-6384 320 NW 3rd Ave
 Ocala, FL 34475
Bankruptcy, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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Kenneth Martin Hesser
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Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 18 years experience
(352) 789-6520 328 NE 1st Ave.
Suite 100
 Ocala, FL 34470
Bankruptcy, Employment, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Wake Forest University School of Law
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Mr. Hesser was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1975. He attended Penn State University where he received degrees in both Political Science and Media Studies in 1997. Mr. Hesser then attended Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he obtained a Juris Doctorate in 2000. Mr. Hesser spent his final year of law school in Gainesville studying at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Mr. Hesser practices in the fields of bankruptcy, employment, and workers’ compensation law. Prior to forming Schatt & Hesser, PA with his longtime colleague in Ocala, Ted Schatt, Ken...
Robert G. Whittel Esq.
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Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer
(866) 608-5529 118 SW Fort King St
 Ocala, FL 34471-1145
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Peter Blinn
Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 37 years experience
(352) 351-3000 1800 SE 17th St
 Ocala, FL 34471
Bankruptcy
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Timothy Demaugh Haines
Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 33 years experience
(352) 732-8121 125 N.E. First Avenue
Suite 1
 Ocala, FL 34470
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
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Weldon Mark Burnette Esq
Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 25 years experience
(352) 512-9807 1315 SE 25th Loop, Suite 101
 Ocala, FL 34471
Bankruptcy
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John Edwin Moxley
Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 48 years experience
(352) 732-8085 2320 NE 2nd St
 Ocala, FL 34470
Bankruptcy, Business and Estate Planning
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Mitchell Fischer
Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Attorney
(352) 450-1367 504 S.E. 8th Street
 Ocala, FL 34471
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
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Eric Steven Ruff
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Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 38 years experience
(352) 364-8688 4010 West Newberry Road
Suite G
 Gainesville, FL 32607
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business and Consumer
University of Florida
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Rated "AV" Peer Review 5.0 out of 5.0 and Client Review 5.0 out of 5.0 by Martindale-Hubble . Rated Superb Attorney 10.0 out of 10.0 by Avvo.com and 5.0 out of 5.0 by Google Places reviews. Eric S. Ruff has filed over 2,900 bankruptcy cases and has over 30 years experience. He attended law school at the University of Florida where he was also a member of the Law Review. Mr. Ruff graduated from law school with honors in 1979 and soon afterwards was an attorney with the firm of Trinkle & Redman in Plant City,...
(904) 720-0070 1756 University Boulevard South
 Jacksonville, FL 32207
Christopher John Shipley
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Mt Dora, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years experience
(352) 383-3397 20110-A U.S.
Highway 441
 Mt Dora, FL 32757
Bankruptcy, Family, Foreclosure Defense and Probate
Florida State University College of Law, Florida State University College of Business, Florida State University College of Business and Florida State University College of Business
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Professional: Admitted to The Florida Bar on September 17, 2002 (Bar Number 0568831); licensed as a Florida Certified Public Accountant (License Number AC34985) on June 11, 2002; admitted to the Federal Bar, United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, on November 13, 2002; United States Tax Court. on July 29, 2008. Personal: Born Lakeland, Florida, on February 8, 1967. Married to Melody A. Shipley nee Cottingham of New Port Richey, Florida on January 29, 1994. Three sons and two daughters. Education: B.S. in Management, The Florida State University, 1994 B.S. in Accounting, The...
Lisa Cohen
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Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 32 years experience
(352) 376-3601 4010 W Newberry Rd
 Gainesville, FL 32607
Bankruptcy
University of Florida
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Lisa C. Cohen graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1985. She became an associate with attorney Lansing Roy where she specialized in Florida bankruptcy law. Lisa joined the firm of Ruff & Cohen, P.A. in 1992. She has handled, on behalf of debtors, in excess of 100 Chapter 11 reorganizations and has done extensive appellate work. Martindale-Hubbell has also given Lisa Cohen an attorney rating of BV "Distinguished." The lawyer rating company of Avvo.com has likewise given Mrs. Cohen its highest rating of "Superb" attorney. She has filed over 2,900 bankruptcy cases.
Lawrence Joseph Marraffino
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Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 33 years experience
(352) 376-0102 3312 W University Ave
 Gainesville, FL 32607
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Family and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Debra G Simms
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Fruitlando, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 30 years experience
(877) 447-4667 3420 US Highway 441
 Fruitlando, FL 34731
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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I am a Board Certified Elder Law attorney practicing primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Medicaid Asset Protection, Probate, Guardianship, Family Law, and Bankruptcy. These are all areas which affect senior citizens. I have 3 locations to best serve my clients: The Villages, Orlando, and Volusia County, FL
(877) 447-4667 823 Dunlawton Ave.
 Port Orange, FL 32129
Robert J. Corcoran
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Crystal River, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years experience
(352) 564-1600 538 N. Citrus Ave.
 Crystal River, FL 34428
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Florida
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We are a debt relief law firm focused on permanently wiping out debts under the bankruptcy code discharge provisions. We have over 20 years legal experience and have successfully wiped out over 100 million dollars in cumulative consumer debt for our clients. We offer a free consultation with no obligation and full confidentiality. We are able to answer many questions by phone. Please call (352) 564-1600. We are local to Citrus County, Florida. Member of NACBA - the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.
Michael E. Golub
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Tavares, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 27 years experience
(352) 742-7777 819 West Main St.
 Tavares, FL 32778
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Nova Southeastern University
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Attorney Profile Based in Tavares, attorney Michael E. Golub provides legal counsel to central Florida clients in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, and criminal defense. Mr. Golub is an effective negotiator and litigator, capably handling matters through mediation or trial depending on his clients' best interests. Before establishing his private practice 16 years ago, Mr. Golub gained courtroom experience as an Assistant Public Defender for the 18th Judicial Circuit of Florida, representing criminal clients in misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile matters. Over the past decade, he has become a skilled family law mediator, having conducted more than 700 family law mediations both...
Barbara Cusumano
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Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 25 years experience
(352) 379-2828 2727 NW 43rd Street, Suite 2A
 Gainesville, FL 32616
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University of Miami School of Law
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My name is Barbara Cusumano and I am a compassionate, experienced bankruptcy attorney. I have helped over a thousand people in financial trouble for the past twenty-three years. I truly love helping people obtain a financial fresh start. I grew up in Gainesville, Florida, graduated from the University of Florida (Bachelor of Science) and from the University of Miami (Law Degree). I am a working mom and the mother of a beautiful daughter. We have all had financial ups and downs. I understand the stress associated with loss of work, divorce and unexpected illness. I...
James Feuerstein
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Tavares, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 31 years experience
(352) 253-9700 303 N. St. Clair Abrams Ave.
 Tavares, FL 32778
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Criminal and Divorce
Stetson University College of Law
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Joseph Hadley Brown
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Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 10 years experience
(352) 505-2339 5000 NW 27th Court
Ste C
 Gainesville, FL 32606
Bankruptcy and Consumer
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Sharon T. Sperling
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Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 29 years experience
(352) 371-3117 2830 NW 41st. Street
Suite C
 Gainesville, FL 32635
Bankruptcy
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Thomas Gerard Pye
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Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 36 years experience
(352) 381-9799 3909 W Newberry Rd
 Gainesville, FL 32607
Bankruptcy
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David M. Campione
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Tavares, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 29 years experience
(352) 343-4561 2750 Dora Ave
 Tavares, FL 32778
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Matthew C. Frey
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Tavares, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 5 years experience
(352) 343-4561 2750 Dora Ave
 Tavares, FL 32778
Bankruptcy, Business and Real Estate
University of Florida Levin College of Law and The George Washington University Law School
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John R. Alfino
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Howey in the Hills, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 15 years experience
(352) 324-3010 101 N Lakeshore Blvd
 Howey in the Hills, FL 34737
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Consumer and Criminal
Florida State University College of Law
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Michael Bruckman
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 22 years experience
(352) 372-5222 1624 NW 6th St
 Gainesville, FL 32609
Bankruptcy
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Jack Arthur Moring
Crystal River, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 33 years experience
(352) 795-1797 7655 W Gulf To Lake Hwy
 Crystal River, FL 34429
Bankruptcy, Appeals, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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William McKeon Esq
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer
(352) 331-7205 519 NW 60th St
 Gainesville, FL 32607
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Employment and Family
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Richard William Hennings
Tavares, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 43 years experience
(352) 343-3335 205 N Joanna Ave
 Tavares, FL 32778
Bankruptcy and Real Estate
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Paul Rothstein
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 38 years experience
(352) 376-7650 626 NE 1st St
 Gainesville, FL 32601
Bankruptcy, Criminal and DUI
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Robert J. Warren
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney
(352) 377-6600 703 N. Main Street Suite C
 Gainesville, FL 32601
Bankruptcy
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Victoria Lyn Anderson
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Orlando, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 11 years experience
(407) 412-7041 1214 E. Livingston Street
 Orlando, FL 32803
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
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Victoria Lyn Anderson primarily practices in the areas of domestic and family law and bankruptcy. Ms. Anderson's experience in these areas of law has given her a unique ability to not only achieve results but to assist clients though difficult, complicated and sometimes incredibly emotional events. Ms. Anderson has been a resident of central Florida for over 25 years. She received her Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Central Florida and a Juris Doctorate from Barry University School of Law. At Barry University Ms. Anderson received a certificate for completing a concentration in the areas of Children...
Alex McClure
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Lake Mary, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 10 years experience
(407) 984-5270 255 Primera Boulevard
Suite 160
 Lake Mary, FL 32746
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Stetson University College of Law
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I exclusively practice consumer credit/collections and consumer protection law which includes bankruptcy, wage and bank garnishment, consumer protection law and debt defense litigation. I keep the focus of my firm narrow to ensure the highest level of representation and advocacy for my clients by not trying to be a jack of all trades. I spent nearly 10 years litigating for some of the largest creditors and debt buyers in the country and I now bring all of that experience to your side of the table to provide you with a unique perspective on your problems.
George Trovato
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Orange City, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 14 years experience
(386) 626-9006 200 E. Graves Ave
 Orange City, FL 32763
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
Regent University School of Law and Barry University
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MEMBER OF THE FLORIDA & NORTH CAROLINA BAR With almost 20 years of experience, George Trovato has acquired the knowledge and the skills to provide effective and aggressive representation. GRADUATE OF BARRY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW He also earned The Masters of Law from Regent University School of Law. Honored by the cities of Deltona, Orange City and Port Orange. HONORED BY FLORIDA SUPREME COURT 10 YEARS IN A ROW FOR PRO-BONO WORK FOR HIS COMMUNITY Champion for hands-on classroom training & apprenticeships. SUPPORTS THE COUNCIL ON AGING George is a leader in his community and always...
Gary R. Jodat
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Tampa, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 24 years experience
(813) 225-7200 4315 W. Kennedy Blvd.
 Tampa, FL 33609
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
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Gary Jodat enjoys living in Sarasota with his wife, 2 younger children and their dog Drake, a Yorkshire Terrier. During leisure time, his family enjoys swimming, boating and the beach. The 3 older children attended Manatee County schools and are no longer at home. Gary R. Jodat is the founding attorney of Jodat Law Group, P.A. started in 1994. He received his Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1993 and his undergraduate degree from Roger Williams University. Fresh out of law school he was an Assistant Public Defender trying criminal, Juvenile...
K. Hunter Goff
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Minneola, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 17 years experience
(352) 432-7003 600 N Hwy 27, Suite 6
 Minneola, FL 34715
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Consumer
The Florida State University College of Law
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I received my J.D. from the Florida State University College of Law in 1999 and my undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from Mercer University in 1996. I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000. After working for a large consumer bankruptcy law firm in Tampa for 4 years, I opened my own practice in Orlando in 2004. I take pride in my decision, from the beginning, to limit my practice to helping people with their financial goals, whether through filing bankruptcy and receiving protection from creditors under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the...
(407) 898-8225 618 E South St, Suite 500
 Orlando, FL 32801
Walter F. Benenati
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Orlando, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 10 years experience
(407) 777-7777 2702 E Robinson St
 Orlando, FL 32803
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
St. Thomas University School of Law
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The Benenati Law Firm is an Orlando law firm that focuses in bankruptcy, personal injury accidents, foreclosure defense, and lawsuit representation. A client is the most important person in the world to us. Please consider us as your legal counsel.

Life Has a Restart Button. Whether you were involved in a car accident or are ready to finally get out of debt, we are offering a FREE private consultation with attorney Walter Benenati today. For ten years, we have represented over ten thousand people from our Orlando and Kissimmee offices - we are a local owned and operated law firm...
(407) 226-5787 824 N John Young Parkway
 Kissimmee, FL 34741
Anthony W. Chauncey
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Lake City, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 8 years experience
(877) 315-5107 882 SW Baya Drive
 Lake City, FL 32025
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal, Probate and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law
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Anthony “Tony” Chauncey practices in the areas of Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Criminal Defense, Traffic Citations, Family Law, and Personal Injury. Mr. Chauncey has counseled clients in many areas of the law including representation of numerous individuals and business entities in transactional and litigation proceedings in Florida’s state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. Mr. Chauncey has helped thousands of clients achieve a fresh start financially using the federal bankruptcy laws. He is experienced in Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 under the Federal Bankruptcy Code. His criminal practice includes the defense of clients accused of crimes such as DUI, traffic offenses, drug...
(877) 315-5107 301 W. Bay Street
Suite 14161
 Jacksonville, FL 32202
(877) 315-5107 320 White Avenue
 Live Oak, FL 32064
David M. Goldman
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Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 10 years experience
(904) 685-1200 3733 University Blvd W
#212B
 Jacksonville, FL 32217
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Florida Coastal School of Law and University of London
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Firm works with Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Wills, & Trusts, Probate, Jacksonville Foreclosure Defense,Employment, Criminal Law, DUI, Elder Law Guardianship, Gun Trust, NFA Firearms, NFA Trust, Gun rights, Probate, Probate Litigation, Trusts, Trust Litigation. Licensed in Texas and Florida
(904) 425-1910 822 A1A N
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 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Howard Iken
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Orlando, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 13 years experience
(800) 469-3486 Suite 411
 Orlando, FL 32835
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Arbitration & Mediation, Consumer and Criminal
Stetson University College of Law
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Attorney Howard Iken is the founder and managing partner of Ayo and Iken PLC, a law firm helping clients with divorce, custody, bankruptcy, criminal defense, and debtor defense. We have offices throughout Tampa Bay and Central Florida. We have the following locations available: Wesley Chapel Summergate Professional Center Seven Oaks - near Wiregrass Mall - off Hwy 56 27642 Cashford Circle Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 New Port Richey - Pasco ...
(800) 469-3486 1102 S. Florida Ave
 Lakeland, FL 33803
(800) 469-3486 27642 Cashford Circle
 Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
(800) 469-3486 703 W. Bay Street
 Tampa, FL 33606
(800) 469-3486 3000 W. Gulf to Bay Blvd
 Clearwater, FL 33760
Nancy E. Brandt
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Orlando, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 23 years experience
(407) 578-9696 1000 Legion Place, Suite 1000
Gateway Center
 Orlando, FL 32801
Bankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
University of Florida
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Nancy Brandt is a partner with the Central Florida law firm Bogin, Munns, & Munns, P.A., working out of their Orlando and Melbourne offices. She specializes in Civil Litigation and Business Law, including Real Property Development, Commercial Contract Disputes, Commercial Litigation, Real Property Disputes, and Insurance Defense. She received her B.A. in 1992 and her J.D. in 1995 from the University of Florida. Ms. Brandt teaches Civil Litigation I as an adjunct professor at Valencia College.

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Bankruptcy law allows debtors, who are unable or partially unable to pay outstanding debts, to rid themselves of these debts and obtain a fresh start. Both federal and state laws can affect a debtor seeking to file for bankruptcy, and an attorney can help you understand how state and federal bankruptcy laws apply to you.

If you are struggling with high debt, receiving calls from creditors or collection agencies, or facing foreclosure, garnishment of wages, or repossession of property, filing for bankruptcy may provide you with solutions.

Bankruptcy lawyers offer legal advice and services during a financial crisis. In total, there are six different types of bankruptcy. For persons seeking debt relief, one option is Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which provides for liquidation of the debtor's non-exempt assets. Another popular option for individuals is Chapter 13, which allows for management and reduction of debt through payment plans. Corporations and partnerships filing for bankruptcy often choose to file under Chapter 11, which provides for supervised reorganization of the business.

Experienced bankruptcy counsel can help you evaluate whether you should pursue a bankruptcy as well as the Chapter under which to file. Bankruptcy lawyers can also help end harassing phone calls from debt collectors and evaluate available legal options when facing a home foreclosure.

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