Destin Foreclosure Defense Lawyers

| Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law (Florida) | "Rising Star" Rating by Super Lawyers | AV Preeminent & Client Champion Ratings by Martindale-Hubbell | 10.0/10.0 "Superb" & "Top Attorney" Ratings by Avvo | Florida Real Estate Litigation Attorney | Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator (Circuit & Appellate) & Qualified Arbitrator | Cranford Law, PL | Phone: (850) 502-3353 | Email: info@cranford.law I have focused my practice on issues involving Real Estate Litigation, Transactions, and Government Relations since my career began and, as a result, each new year of practice pays dividends in the knowledge I gain to help future clients in those areas. In addition to that...

Shiraz practices primarily in the areas of bankruptcy (debtor and creditor), estates, trusts, wills, probate litigation, landlord/tenant, business law, and general civil law. For over 35 years, Shiraz has made Lower Alabama his home. After graduating from Niceville Senior High School, Shiraz graduated with distinction from Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Roll Tide) and earned his law degree with honors from Miami (The U). Shiraz has been with ASG since 2001 and is an active member of the All Sports Association, is a participant in the voluntary legal clinic for the Veterans' Stand Down and is a proud uncle of many...

Susan A. Martinez, Esq., I am a mother, formerly in the United States Air Force, and a former Assistant State Attorney, I have always wanted to be a prosecutor because of my strong sense of justice. I have extensive experience with the criminal justice system as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. After leaving the State Attorneys Office, I continued to have a strong sense of justice so I decided that I wanted to practice consumer law and I started learning about debtor’s rights and helping consumer’s. I treat each client as if they are an...

20+ Years experience in Family, Dependency, Consumer Defense and Disability Law. Our practice gives you the attention you deserve!

Stephen Hachey, a distinguished legal professional, earned his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University in 2005. Admitted to the Florida Bar in the same year, he embarked on a remarkable legal journey that has defined his career. Prior to his legal pursuits, Stephen laid a solid foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Indiana University in 2000. His expertise in accounting led him to perform tax consulting services as a Certified Public Accountant for Arthur Andersen in Chicago, IL, showcasing his commitment to excellence. In 2007, Stephen took a bold step in his career by opening his own law practice,...

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. We are currently the largest filer of bankruptcies in Central Florida and ready to serve you. 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 fifteen years, we have represented over fifteen thousand people...

For the past three decades, Ellen Pilelsky has focused her practice areas on real estate transactions, commercial litigation, and business law. Ms. Pilelsky has represented both purchasers and sellers in their real estate contracts, developers, landlords and tenants concerning their commercial leases and contractual issues. These issues include buyer and seller defaults, change of mind/remorse, material misrepresentations, fraudulent inducement and concealment, nondisclosures, and escrow disputes representing buyers, sellers, developers, realtors, and title companies. As the Managing Partner of the firm, Ms. Pilelsky is proud of the firm’s 10.0 rating, the highest rating from AVVO, a distinguished national rating...

As the only Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy attorney in West Palm Beach, practicing bankruptcy law since 1977, I possess a high degree of expertise in the field of consumer bankruptcy law. I have been Board Certified by the American Board of Certification in Consumer Bankruptcy since 1999.

Attainment of this certification requires peer review, successful performance on a lengthy examination and completion of 60 hours of continuing legal education every five years. It is not surprising that few lawyers are able to achieve this distinction.

I have also authored a text book for lawyers on bankruptcy...

Roy Oppenheim has been a Real Estate Lawyer since 1987, with experience in all phases of real estate development and redevelopment, from land acquisition to multifamily, retail, office hotel, industrial, and mixed-use development, as well as single-family home development for sale and rent. He represents developers, investors, home buyers, and lenders in commercial transactions in Florida and throughout the United States, from acquisition and due diligence to financing and closing. Mr. Oppenheim also represents high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families, providing counsel on estate planning, asset protection, and preservation and growth. Clients appreciate his sharp legal acumen and...

I am Chad Van Horn, Esq., a business leader in South Florida and the founding partner attorney at Van Horn Law Group, P.A. My approach to life and work integrates dedicated philanthropy, spirited entrepreneurship, and legal acumen. I utilize my resources and extensive network to assist others, whether through my board leadership at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, fostering startup ventures that boost the local economy, or practicing bankruptcy law to offer solutions to those facing economic challenges. Volunteering and entrepreneurship are significant aspects of my life, but my role as the founder of Van Horn Law Group, P.A....

With over 26 years of experience in the legal field, I hold dual degrees in Law and Accounting. I take pride in offering sound legal advice across various areas including real estate, business litigation, debt settlement, foreclosure, and landlord-tenant issues. As a real estate lawyer and title agent, I have successfully conducted over 5,000 closings for both national and international clients, ensuring they receive reliable legal guidance. I also assist clients with contract review and manage litigation in cases where contracts lead to disputes. My solid understanding of banking and mortgage laws enables me to effectively represent clients in foreclosure...

Timothy Kingcade is Managing Shareholder of Kingcade & Garcia, P.A., which he founded in 1996. Mr. Kingcade practices exclusively in the field of bankruptcy law, handling Chapter 7 filings and foreclosure defense cases for the Southern District of Florida. To compliment his extensive experience in bankruptcy law, Timothy is also a certified public accountant (CPA), which provides him with a unique understanding of how to handle tax-motivated bankruptcy cases against the IRS. Bankruptcy attorney Timothy Kingcade knows how to help clients take full advantage of their rights under bankruptcy protection to restart, rebuild and recover.

Carmen Dellutri is the Founder and President of the Dellutri Law Group, P.A. He is certified by the American Board of Certification Consumer in bankruptcy law. He is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court and Family Law Mediator and a Qualified Arbitrator.

Carmen has qualifications that we could list for days but it's his personal stories that drive him to be the best. Carmen is not just an Attorney, he is a family man. His wife and children are his daily "why".

He is especially passionate about seeking justice for victims of Drunk Driving. Carmen was not only...

I am a trial lawyer with a boutique practice that helps people. My Firm concentrates in family law – Divorce, Paternity, Custody, and Prenuptial Agreements – consumer bankruptcy and real estate law, Foreclosure Defense and other real estate litigation - we have a title agency, engage in short sale negotiations --- I have highly skilled attorneys in each area --- we work together as a team. We help our Clients navigate a difficult, challenging, often uncertain process and assist them in achieving the best possible results. What’s unique about my practice is that I can assist people in...

James (Jim) Leano is a Board Certified Civil Trial Attorney who works diligently to represent those who have been injured as a result of another’s negligence, including automobile accidents, personal injury, premise liability, and general negligence and personal injury protection (PIP). Hardworking and highly motivated, Mr. Leano is committed to protecting your rights if you allow him and his firm to represent you on your case.

After nearly ten years working and managing in-house for these national insurance companies, Mr. Leano chose to take his talents to the “other side”, where he is now diligently representing those that have been injured...

Paul is passionate about using his extensive experience to offer effective legal advice that leads to real world solutions for real world problems. Paul has been with his wife, Denise Martinez-Scanziani, for almost 30 years, has three teenage children, and enjoys sports and travel.

Geoffrey Sherman is a Partner at Oppenheim Law focusing on real estate and corporate legal matters throughout Florida. Mr. Sherman frequently represents both residential and corporate clients regarding the purchase, sale, development and financing of their properties in Florida. Mr. Sherman commercial practice involves providing comprehensive legal advice to his clients in the planning and formation of business entities, development of operational policies and procedures, contract negotiation and preparation, and all aspects of the sale, merger and/or acquisition of other businesses and company assets. Mr. Sherman is also an experienced civil litigator representing his clients in legal matters ranging from...

Lance C. Ball. Esq. has been practicing law and aggressively protecting client’s rights for more than fifteen years. The Ball Law Firm seeks to provide quality, legal representation with personal service at reasonable rates. Mr. Ball currently concentrates his practice in the primary areas of: Business and Contract Law; Commercial and Civil Litigation; Construction Law and Litigation; Credit Law and Debt Collection; Mortgage Foreclosure; and Real Estate Law and Litigation. Recently, Attorney Lance Ball was awarded a Distinguished BV Peer Review Rating (Martindale Hubbell®), which is a widely respected mark of achievement and an excellent testament...

Debt Relief Lawyer - providing aggressive and affordable professional services to consumers who have been victims of unfair and illegal collection tactics in attempting to collect a consumer debt, and other legal services for residents in Orlando, Kissimmee, and throughout the Central Florida Area. We have had success for our clients in suing for wrongful repossession. Moreover, we have lots of experience with credit card lawsuits. If you want a 5-Star attorney on your side, call or text us.

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.

We are a law firm helping people to reduce student loans and other debts, including filing bankruptcy if necessary. Don't believe others who say nothing can be done about student loans - we are seeing fantastic results every day! I was formerly trial counsel for Sallie Mae and other student loan servicers in bankruptcy dischargeability cases. I "switched sides" and now represent student loan borrowers and other debtors both inside and outside of bankruptcy. Since getting rid of student loans is so difficult in bankruptcy, we have had to get creative in finding ways to reduce...

Michael Ziegler is the founder and managing partner of Ziegler Diamond Law, a Florida-based law firm dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome financial hardship. With over a decade of legal experience, Mike focuses on bankruptcy law, debt collection defense, and consumer protection cases, ensuring that clients regain control of their financial future. Practice Areas: Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 Bankruptcy – Helping clients discharge or restructure their debts while protecting assets. Debt Collection Defense – Fighting lawsuits from creditors and protecting clients from unlawful collection practices. Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Cases – Holding credit bureaus and lenders accountable for...

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...

Christopher G. Frey is an accomplished lawyer with vast experience in representing clients in a wide range of cases. He has interned with State Attorney Mark Ober and clerked for the U.S. Supreme court. Chris was media consultant for numerous national media outlets and lectured on the law. He is a former Vice President of the Hernando County Bar Association and is actively involved in the community. Chris has tried over 250 jury trials to verdict and is currently practicing at Frey Law, P.A. in Tampa, Florida.

Frederick A. Neustein, a Miami native of 56 years, has been a licensed attorney in the State of Florida for 31 years. Mr. Neustein, together with the staff at NLG, have been responsible for defending Thousands of foreclosure cases across the state of Florida and saving 1000's homes. For twelve years, Mr. Neustein worked “for the Banks” in the Mortgage Banking Industry for various Institutional Investment Banks. Mr. Neustein served as Vice President and counsel for American Residential Equities (ARE) headquartered in Miami-Dade County, which acquired approximately $1 Billion in residential and commercial mortgages. At ARE, Mr. Neustein was primarily responsible for...

Evan is deeply connected to every practice area he handles, and for good reason. Real Estate Closings - Evan grew up with many lawyers, judges, and real estate investors in his family. At dinners and holidays, Evan would lean in to hear how those investors handled many different kinds of real estate deals, and he loved it. As a longtime member of the the Attorney's Title Fund, Evan helps close real estate transactions—helping people buy, sell, and refinance. Foreclosure Defense - When the foreclosure crisis hit in 2008, Evan dove in. He has appeared for hundreds of trials and dozen of appeals,...

Mr. McCaughan is the founder of Mac Law PLLC, a law firm dedicated to serving individuals and businesses in all aspects of real property law. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law, Mr. McCaughan practiced at a well-regarded litigation firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, before deciding to start Mac Law PLLC. He is a title insurance and settlement agent of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, and currently serves as “of Counsel” for a prominent South Florida real estate law firm. Mr. McCaughan is a native of Miami, Florida, and is active in...

Craig I. Kelley is the Managing Partner of Kelley Kaplan & Eller, P.L. Mr. Kelley founded the firm in 2001. His vision when he founded the firm was to find creative solutions to difficult problems, as presented by his various clients. To this day, this philosophy remains as the foundation of the services provided by Kelley Kaplan & Eller, P.L.. Mr. Kelley has extensive experience handling a wide variety of complex matters, from restructuring and insolvency proceedings to complex state court litigation. His motto is that every problem has a solution. Specifically, Mr. Kelley focuses his practice in the representation of creditors and...

Alejandro E. Jordan is the co-founder of the boutique law firm Jordan + Lawyers | ESQ.title.

As a deal maker, Alejandro keeps clients’ best interests in mind when striking real estate deals. He believes in managing legal issues with a business-oriented mindset knowing that, at the end of the day, the greatest contract will soon be forgotten if client receives a poor financial outcome. Committed to the core values of client service, quality, and innovation, he has achieved results under stringent deadlines and brings to the table experience managing demanding client base ranging from the successful ultra-affluent high net worth individual...

I concentrate in the area of foreclosure defense litigation, protection of consumer rights through litigation against banks and lenders, appellate work, and civil litigation.

My strong suit is in case strategy. Case strategy is the ability to review a case and determine the best strategy to achieve my client’s desired results. This involves more than simply reviewing a case and reporting back to the client.

It means understanding the client, helping the client define their goals, informing the client of their chance of meeting their goals, and planning the case. It often involves thinking outside of the...

Brian P. Kowal, Esq. was born in Rochester, New York but since 2003, he has called South Florida his home. Upon moving to Florida, Brian knew South Florida is where he wanted to raise a family and build his practice. Prior to opening up his own practice, Brian gained valuable experience representing various clients across the legal spectrum. Brian opened his practice with the sole goal of providing his clients’ with the best possible legal representation.

Attorney John Morey is a native of Tampa, Florida. After moving to New York he attended the State University of New York College at Brockport where he earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Psychology. Mr. Morey earned his Juris Doctorate from the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law where he graduated in the top 25% percentile of his class.



Mr. Morey has been dedicated to being a zealous advocate for his clients since the first time he stepped into a courtroom as a certified legal intern for the Seminole County Legal Aid Society, Inc. The experience he gained...

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...

I am a personal injury attorney with Farah and Farah.

Robson David Charles Powers, Esq. is a founding partner of Powers & Rogers, PLLC., a Cape Coral, Florida based law firm. Mr. Powers is a practitioner in a wide variety of high stakes litigation from commercial disputes, breach of contract cases, real estate disputes, landlord -tenant disputes, and probate and trust litigation. Robson graduated cum laude from the University of South Florida in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with Certificates in Latin American Studies and Portuguese. He then received his Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law in 2012 where he was the recipient...

Margaret Yang is a highly educated attorney who leverages all of her knowledge and experiences to achieve the best results for homeowners facing foreclosure. Since joining our firm she has focused on foreclosure defense for our Florida, New Jersey and New York clients. She is passionate about consumer law and helping people who are in danger of losing their home. Margaret Yang is originally from China, where she graduated from Southwest University of China with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English education and literature. After moving to the United States, she earned a Master of Instructional Systems Technology degree from...

Practice Areas: Real estate law, foreclosure defense, landlord/tenant, evictions, debts, credit card debt, small claims.

Nicole (Neustein) Moskowitz is a Miami native who has been licensed to practice law since 2008. After law school, Ms. Moskowitz worked for a major law firm in which she defended multi-million dollar insurance and products liability cases. Ms. Moskowitz also has extensive courtroom experience as both a litigator and federal law clerk.

Ms. Moskowitz brings a unique experience to the practice of law having completed prestigious clerkships for two federal magistrate judges in the Southern District of Florida. These clerkships exposed Ms. Moskowitz to the inner workings of a court room and a variety of federal cases including civil rights...

Mr. Eskander is an AV Preeminent rated attorney with Capital Partners Law PLLC. He is a dynamic leader, both within the firm and the local business community. As a true legal ambassador to the corporate world, he is passionate about helping individuals and companies succeed in a global economy while maintaining focus on integrity, honesty, high personal ethics, and creating an atmosphere of cooperation & teamwork.

As a business, real estate, and litigation attorney, Mr. Eskander prides himself on being a zealous advocate and trusted advisor to his clients. His knowledge and understanding of the law, combined with his ability...