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Mr. Michael A. Ziegler
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Florida Coastal School of Law and Pennsylvania State University
Ziegler Diamond Law provides legal representation for consumers facing debt-related legal issues, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, credit card lawsuit, debt negotiation, and creditor harassment claims.
Prior to opening his own law firm, Attorney Michael “Mike” Ziegler was in private practice with the Law Office of Robert Eckard & Associates, P.A. where he handled numerous cases in foreclosure, bankruptcy, and other civil litigation issues. Before joining The Law Office of Robert Eckard and Associates, P.A., Attorney Ziegler served a financially sensitive client base as an advocate at Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. Attorney Ziegler implementing legal strategies based on TILA, RESPA, FCCPA,...
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Barbara Cusumano
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Miami School of Law
My name is Barbara Cusumano and I am a compassionate, experienced bankruptcy attorney serving Gainesville, Florida and surrounding communities. To help ease your stress, my bankruptcy law firm offers in person and online bankruptcy filings and a free credit rebuilding program. Over the past 25 years, I have helped thousands of clients discharge millions of dollars of debt. I truly love helping people obtain a financial fresh start! We have all had financial ups and downs. I understand the stress associated with loss of work, divorce, and unexpected illness. I truly feel for my clients...
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Robert G. Whittel
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Cambridge and University of Florida Levin College of Law
An experienced trial attorney, Robert Whittel provides his clients with strong, disciplined, results-oriented representation. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he served as a Lieutenant Commander in the US Navy. Robert graduated from both law school and the United States Merchant Marine Academy with honors, and served on the esteemed Florida Law Review. Before co-founding Whittel & Melton, a full-service law firm, Robert gained valuable experience in the court room both serving as a former prosecutor and representing large corporations in complex litigation and transactional matters. Robert is devoted to fighting for his clients’ rights. He handles all types of criminal...
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Eric Steven Ruff
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 45 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Florida
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,...
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Anthony W. Chauncey
Live Oak, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Probate and Traffic Tickets
Florida Coastal School of Law
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...
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Justin Scutt Warren McMurray
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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
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Lisa Cohen
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Bankruptcy
University of Florida
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.
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Lawrence Joseph Marraffino
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Personal Injury
University of Florida
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Jose I Moreno
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Probate and Real Estate
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Joseph Hadley Brown
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 16 years of experience
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Thomas Gerard Pye
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 43 years of experience
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Sharon T. Sperling
Gainesville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 36 years of experience
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Matthew J. Sherman
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Tax
Nova Southeastern University and University of Florida Levin College of Law
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...
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Paul Cain
Jacksonville Beach, FL Bankruptcy Attorney
(800) 455-7834
1400 Marsh Landing Parkway
Suite 108
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32256
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
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...
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Joy Owenby
Fleming Island, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(904) 479-2391
1835 East West Parkway
Suite 17
Fleming Island, FL 32003
Free ConsultationDivorce, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law and Florida State University
Attorney Joy Owenby serves clients throughout Florida with aggressive and relentless representation for a wide-range of practice areas. While her knowledge and experience are extensive, Attorney Owenby particularly handles matters involving divorce, adoption, trusts / wills, probate, criminal defense, child support, and family law. Over the course of the years, she has obtained much recognition and has become an accomplished lawyer with an Avvo Rating. Prior to the founding of Owenby Law, P.A., Attorney Owenby serves as legal counsel for Florida’s Guardian ad Litem Program. During this time, she explored the intricacies of family law which have allowed her...
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Chip Parker
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Stetson University College of Law
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...
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Kenneth Martin Hesser
Ocala, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 24 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Employment, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Wake Forest University School of Law
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...
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Ryan Michael Albaugh
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Criminal Defense and Foreclosure Defense
Golden Gate University School of Law
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...
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Steven Fraser
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Baltimore School of Law
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....
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Gregory J. Lesak
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 21 years of experience
(904) 895-5796
8280 Princeton Square Blvd. W
Suite 1
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Bankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Health Care
Florida State University College of Law
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...
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Jason Anthony Burgess
Atlantic Beach, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Alabama School of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
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.
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Jacqueline Renee LaVerne
The Villages, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 7 years of experience
(855) 473-1818
8564 E. County Road 466
Suite 102
The Villages, FL 32162
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
Jacqueline R. LaVerne is an Associate attorney with the Orlando full-service law firm of Bogin, Munns & Munns, where she focuses on bankruptcy and foreclosure defense.
Ms. LaVerne earned her J.D. from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law (2016) and her B.S. in Legal Studies in from the University of Central Florida (2013). While at Barry University, she volunteered as an extern in the Bankruptcy Pro Se Clinic located at the George C. Young Federal Courthouse, providing assistance to debtors representing themselves in bankruptcy.
She also maintained an internship position during law school at an Orlando bankruptcy law firm...
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Debra G Simms
Fruitlando, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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
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Robert J. Corcoran
Crystal River, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
University of Florida
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.
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Tony Turner
Orange Park, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
Florida State University College of Law
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...
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Raymond LaBella
Orange Park, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 21 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Consumer, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
Florida Coastal School of Law
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...
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David C Meltzer
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Stetson University
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...
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Thomas Adam
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
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...
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Carol M. Galloway
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(904) 694-5489
301 West Bay Street
Suite 1451-52
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Bankruptcy
Florida Coastal School of Law
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...
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Donald Dufresne
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 39 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
University of Arkansas - Little Rock
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Alyssa C. Shorstein
St Augustine, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
The University of Florida Levin College of Law
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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Greg Gilbert
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Mississippi College School of Law
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.
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Michael E. Golub
Tavares, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Arbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Nova Southeastern University
Attorney Michael E. Golub provides legal counsel to residents of central Florida in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, and criminal defense. Mr. Golub is an effective negotiator and litigator who is more than capable of handling matters through litigation or mediation. He is a certified as a family law, circuit civil, and appellate mediator by the Florida Supreme Court. Additionally, he has a wealth of litigation experience representing criminal clients in misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile matters and was an Assistant Public Defender for the 18th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Mr. Golub lives in Tavares with his wife and three...
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Timothy M Goan
Palm Coast, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Family, Foreclosure Defense and Personal Injury
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...
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Mr. Michael R Simons
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(904) 374-5444
6817 Southpoint Parkway
Suite 504
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Estate Planning
Florida Coastal School of Law
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.
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Gust G. Sarris
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Business, Collections and DUI & DWI
Florida Coastal School of Law
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C. Ryan Maloney
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(904) 389-0050
One Independent Drive
Suite 1400
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Bankruptcy, Business, Construction and Landlord Tenant
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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...
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Robert Peters
Jacksonville , FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
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Charles B. Jimerson
Jacksonville, FL Bankruptcy Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(904) 389-0050
One Independent Drive
Suite 1400
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Bankruptcy, Appeals, Collections and Foreclosure Defense
University of Florida
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...