Ponte Vedra Bankruptcy Lawyers

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to the idea of creating lasting legacies. There’s something profoundly meaningful in knowing that what you’ve built—your business, your portfolio, your family’s security—can endure and flourish for generations to come. Growing up, I saw firsthand the anxiety and uncertainty that can accompany the transfer of wealth. My family faced difficult decisions when it came to ensuring that what they’d worked so hard to achieve would be protected, preserved, and passed on to those they loved most. Through those experiences, I realized that skilled guidance, delivered with genuine care, makes all...

Alyssa C. Shorstein is a partner at The Law Offices of Shorstein and Lee, LLC, located in St. Augustine, Florida. Alyssa graduated from St. Augustine High School (High School Diploma) in 2002, Flagler College (B.A.) in 2005 and University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D.) in 2009. She has been in private practice serving clients in Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, and Estate Planning & Probate law since 2009. Alyssa has served on the St. Johns County Bar Association since 2012 and served on the Florida Bar Grievance Committee 7B from 2014-2017.

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Before obtaining my law degree I was a licensed mortgage banker in Florida. I have a very strong background in real estate law and participated in over 10,000 Real Estate Closings. I also have helped thousands of clients throughout Florida with bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and debt settlement. I always offer a FREE consultation. Call us today (888) 316 2131

Matthew Sherman specializes in both civil and criminal tax controversies and serve as the Tax Workout Group firm’s practice group leader for all tax-bankruptcy matters. He handles both Federal and state tax matters involving individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and trusts and estates. In the tax controversy arena, Mr. Sherman has considerable knowledge and insight handling complex civil tax examinations, administrative appeals, and tax collection matters. His tax practice includes a wide array of dispute types involving income taxes, sales and use taxes, employment taxes, excise taxes and property taxes. He thinks of himself as a...

I have been a consumer lawyer since 1992, with an emphasis on consumer and small business bankruptcy and defending consumers against illegal debt collection activity.

I manage two consumer bankruptcy law firms ~ in Florida and Utah. Over the 26 years of running consumer law firms, I came to understand that these are not law firms at all. They are consumer satisfaction companies that provide legal representation to consumers and small businesses. Client satisfaction is our #1 goal. It is so important, as a matter of fact, that we publish a Statement of Client Rights right on the website, and we...

The Firm has extensive experience representing businesses in the area of insurance claims; real estate and commercial litigation. We focus on property, premise and personal liability, in addition, to real estate litigation. Our services include representation of buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions . We represent employers, carriers, third party administrators, and self-insurers through all phases of litigation. The firm handles a variety of other matters including commercial collections; and representation in wage garnishments and bankruptcy proceedings for creditors. The firm handles all aspects of claims assigned by companies including first and third party claims....

With over 15 years of experience, I have handled thousands of cases. I am both skilled and knowledgeable in Criminal Defense, Foreclosure Defense, Bankruptcy, Family Law, and Injury Law matters. I provide personal attention and zealous representation to meet my clients' legal needs and goals. I am committed to protecting and fighting for their rights and interests.

As a former Deputy District Attorney, I prosecuted a broad range of criminal matters from misdemeanors to serious felonies. My extensive knowledge and insight into the criminal law system has assisted in the successful defense of many clients. I also advocate for clients...

Gregory J. Lesak, Jr., places great emphasis on attaining a profound comprehension of his clients' underlying businesses and their specific needs. While being results-driven and assertive, Mr. Lesak consistently prioritizes cost-effectiveness in all his endeavors. With extensive experience as a transactional attorney and litigation attorney, he has cultivated a unique perspective in assisting clients. His dual role as both client and attorney equips him with a comprehensive understanding of clients' business requirements and enables him to solve problems effectively. As a solution-oriented lawyer with a strong foundation in business knowledge, Mr. Lesak views problem-solving as the core responsibility of legal...

Jason is a bankruptcy attorney that concentrates his practice on Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases and complex bankruptcy litigation. While in law school and for a time after graduation Jason practiced in the creditor’s rights area for many of the large financial institutions. Later Jason decided to use his knowledge of the creditor’s side for the Debtor’s advantage and switched sides. Now he concentrates his practice on helping businesses and individuals reorganize. Jason is often called upon as a Chapter 11 consultant when other debtor or creditor attorneys run into Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

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,...

Since 1991 I have practiced law representing thousands of clients in their bankruptcy and workers' compensation legal issues. Previously employed with Morgan & Morgan and as an assistant county attorney with Hillsborough County, I started my office in 2001and dedicated it to representing debtors who are trying to get a fresh start by discharging their debt, saving their homes from foreclosure, stopping lawsuits, and harassing phone calls. I have represented thousands of injured workers and have settled millions in workers' compensation disputes. Call me today for a free legal consultation. I offer payments plans and try to work within...

Admitted to practice Supreme Court of Florida Superior Courts of Connecticut United States District Court, Middle District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida United States District Court, Northern District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida United States District Court, Southern District of Florida United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida Publications and Academics The Small Claims Clinic, writer and instructor, 2004 to present A joint pro bono collaboration between the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and LaBella Law, P.L. The Probate Process from Start to Finish, contributing writer and instructor Continuing Legal Education division of National Business Institute, 2007...

Carol grew up in New York and currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated Magna cum laude from Pace University in New York City in 1983 (B.S.) She then earned her Masters degree in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University in New York City in 1984. Carol later attended Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, and earned her J.D. While in law school, she served as a staff editor on Law Review.

Carol began practicing consumer bankruptcy law soon after leaving law school. She concentrated her efforts on consumer issues related to student loan dischargeability in bankruptcy, Fair...

Thomas Adam was born and raised in the suburbs of Baltimore, MD. He performed his undergraduate studies at the University of Maryland at College Park and Florida State University; where he excelled in business and investments, and earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance. During his time as an undergraduate at Florida State University, Mr. Adam interned for Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith in Tallahassee, Florida. After graduation, Mr. Adam joined Merrill Lynch’s Jacksonville, Florida office, where he acquired the FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses. Mr. Adam earned his Juris...

I started practicing law in 2010. I have focused primarily on representing debtors in business and personal bankruptcy. I have also represented clients for foreclosure and debt defenses and have filed many consumer collection practice cases in state and federal court.

Simons & Simons is a Florida law firm practicing in the areas of Family Law, Foreclosure Defense and Estate Planning, serving Duval, Clay, Nassau and St. Johns counties.

Ryan Maloney is a Jacksonville trial lawyer and Partner at Jimerson Birr, who practices in the areas of construction law, business and contract disputes, government bid protests, real estate disputes, and creditors’ rights, including complex commercial foreclosures, bankruptcy and workouts. Clients look to Mr. Maloney for his excellent legal and practical judgment, and his ability to quickly assess the key issues and develop strategies for consistently obtaining client-focused results within budget. Mr. Maloney is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law and is Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™, the highest performance rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating...

Charles B. Jimerson founded Jimerson & Cobb and continues to lead its preeminent business litigation practice. Born in Sarasota, FL, Charles B. Jimerson, Esq. is a 7th generation Floridian. Mr. Jimerson represents various corporations, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, and small and mid-size businesses in business litigation matters ranging from commercial collections, contract disputes and business torts to real estate, construction, bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings. After leaving home at the age of 15, Mr. Jimerson supported himself with odd jobs to put himself through high school. Upon graduation, Mr. Jimerson enlisted in the U.S. military to serve his country and earn money...

Mr. Johnson received his law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law (UDSL) in 2004. During his final year of law school, he was an extern law clerk for the Honorable William A. Clark, United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio, at Dayton and the UDSL student nominee for the Distinguished Law Student Program of the American College of Bankruptcy. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Evansville in 2001. After law school Mr. Johnson became an Associate Attorney for a general practice law firm in Middletown, Ohio where he practiced business law, litigation, and creditors'...

Melanie J. Sacks, Esquire concentrates her area of practice to Bankruptcy Law.

Shawn DeVries’ professional accomplishments represent the diverse knowledge, skills and abilities he has acquired on his professional journey. DeVries attended and graduated from Valencia Community College (AS), University of Central Florida (BS), NOVA Southeastern University (MBA) and Florida Coastal School of Law (Juris Doctor). In the hospitality industry, he worked for Hawthorne Suites, Walt Disney World, Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association, and Hyatt Corporation. Shawn DeVries transition into the law industry began as a Certified Legal Intern with Florida Coastal School of Law Housing Rights Clinic followed by a second internship at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid, Inc. Armed with...

David Meltzer is a Florida Native and grew up in Melbourne, FL. After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science from the University of Colorado at Boulder, David went on to earn his Law Degree from Stetson University-College of Law and was admitted to the Florida Bar. Since graduating he has focused his practice on helping those facing financial hardships. David has helped many clients save their homes from mortgage companies seeking to foreclose on those facing financial hardship. David has experience in Foreclosure Defense, Debt Defense, Debt Settlement, Short Sales, Loan Modifications, and other Real Estate Matters. Whether you are...

Experience matters! With over two decades of experience in all phases of law, Attorney Tim Goan offers comprehensive, results-oriented legal representation to business, individual, and family clients throughout Florida, including Flagler Beach, Bunnell, St. Augustine, Palatka, and Flagler County, Volusia County, Putnam County, St. Johns County, and beyond. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Tim Goan spent his formative years exposed to the metal of “Motor City” and the music of “Motown.” But his heart was set on Florida and a career in law, so he headed to Gainesville, where he earned dual degrees at the University of Florida in Law and...

The Law Offices of Pamela A. Miller, PLC represent individuals and businesses in Fernandina Beach in the areas of bankruptcy, business law, civil litigation, elder law, and estate planning.