Chapter 11 bankruptcy is the primary reorganization tool for businesses in Florida — from small LLCs to large corporations. It allows a debtor to remain in possession of assets while developing a court-approved plan to restructure obligations, renegotiate leases, and continue operations. Find 66+ experienced Chapter 11 attorneys in Florida below.
Showing 1–24 of 66 Chapter 11 Bankruptcy attorneys in Florida
Jeffrey Neil Schatzman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1989). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Robert Cecil Furr
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 50 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1976), Georgia (1975). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Brian K McMahon
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 35 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1990). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023, Super Lawyer - 2022.
Allen Preston Turnage
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1993). Awards: Distinguished - 2019, Consumer Bankruptcy - 2019, Distinguished - 2016.
Alan Roy Crane
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1992). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Michael S Hoffman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2007). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Buddy Dwight Ford
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 38 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1987). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Peer Review Rated - 2020, Top 100 Lawyers - 2019.
Todd Lewis
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.8/10 (Superb). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2019), New York (2011), Maryland (2008). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2019, Top Attorney - 2018, 10 Best - 2018.
Aaron A. Wernick
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 25 years of experience. Bar admissions: California (2009), Florida (2005), Wisconsin (2000).
Paul L. Orshan
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.8/10 (Superb). 37 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1988). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2021, Super Lawyer - 2020, Super Lawyer - 2019.
Stephen Charles Breuer
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.9/10 (Superb). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2012). Awards: Rising Star - 2025, Rising Star - 2024, Rising Star - 2023.
Daniel Raymond Fogarty
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.6/10 (Superb). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2005). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Richard Jeffrey Hollander
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 52 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1991). Awards: AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - 2018, Client's Choice - 2022, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating.
Mike E. Jorgensen
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1987). Awards: Service Award - 2013, Chair's Special Merit Award - 2009, Tax Section Merit Awards - 2006.
Ryan Edward Davis
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 26 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1999). Awards: Legal Elite - 2015, Fellow of the Florida Bar Leadership Academy - 2014, Legal Elite - 2014.
Robert Conrad Meyer
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 41 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1984). Awards: Super Lawyers - 2009, Grinnell College Alumni Award - 2008, Super Lawyers - 2008.
Christian Garrett Haman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 6 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2019). Awards: Rising Star - 2025, Naples Illustrated Top Lawyers - 2024, Florida Rising Star - 2024.
Michael Aaron Kaufman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (2004), Florida (2003), New York (2002). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2020, Peer Review Rated - 2011.
Dorota J. Trzeciecka
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1996).
L William Porter III
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.0/10 (Superb). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1997). Awards: AV Rating - 2022, Peer Review Rated - 2019, AV Preeminent Rated - 2017.
Jacob E. Mitrani
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2010), Florida (2004). Awards: Rising Star - 2014, Top 40 Under 40 (Litigation) - 2014, 2013 Rising Stars - 2013.
Matthew Blake Hale
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.1/10 (Superb). 11 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2014). Awards: Rising Star - 2025, Rising Star - 2024, Rising Star - 2023.
Ryan Williams
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.5/10 (Very Good). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2010). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating.
Chad Thomas Van Horn
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2009). Awards: Rising Star - 2024, Rising Star - 2023, Rising Star - 2022.
Business reorganization bankruptcy for corporations, partnerships, and high-debt individuals. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Florida and can help you understand whether Chapter 11 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy attorney in Florida, look for someone with specific experience in federal bankruptcy court proceedings, a track record of successful case outcomes, and transparent fee structures. Many attorneys listed here offer free initial consultations.
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