Foreclosure defense attorneys in Florida help homeowners stop or delay foreclosure proceedings, negotiate loan modifications with lenders, and explore bankruptcy options that can immediately halt foreclosure through the automatic stay. If you have received a foreclosure notice, time is critical. Browse 53+ foreclosure defense attorneys in Florida to find immediate help.
Showing 1–24 of 53 Foreclosure Defense attorneys in Florida
Stephen Jeffrey Berlinsky
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 56 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1969). Awards: Client Champion Award - 2024, Peer Review Rated - 2022, Peer Review Rated - 2015.
Ray Garcia
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1997). Awards: AV Peer Review Rating - 2012, Florida Trend Legal Elite - 2012, Florida Trend Legal Elite - 2011.
Brian David Zinn
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 38 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2005). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated - 2021, Hon. Alexander L. Paskay Professionalism Award - 2011, Equal Justice Medal - 2005.
Louis Albert Hernandez
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.7/10 (Excellent). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2003). Awards: Client's Choice - 2022.
Robert James Bigge Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 34 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1991). Awards: Pro Bono Service Award - 2014, Distinguished Peer Review Rating.
Timothy S. Kingcade
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1996). Awards: Client' Choice - 2021, Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Miami - 2021, Florida Super Lawyer- Consumer Bankruptcy - 2021.
Sherry Lee Ellis
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1998). Awards: Legal Elite - 2017, Distinguished - 2016, Richard Garland Outstanding Program of the year award. - 2013.
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.
Emil Jonathan Fleysher
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.1/10 (Superb). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2023), Florida (2010). Awards: Rising Star - 2017, Peer Review Rated - 2017, Rising Star - 2016.
Armando Montalvo
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.8/10 (Good). 47 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1978). Awards: Client's Choice - 2015.
Dion Robert Hancock
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.7/10 (Very Good). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2002). Awards: Meritorious Service Award - 2011, Meritorious Service Award - 2010, Meritorious Service Award - 2006.
Stephen Michael Doty
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2007).
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.
Geil S. Bilu
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 25 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2001). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2018, Rising Star - 2015, Rising Star - 2014.
Max Story
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2001). Awards: Guardian of Justice - 2019, Pro Bono Spotlight - 2016, Academic Honors - 2001.
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.
Alison Nicole Emery
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2003).
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.
Sean I Koplow
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2001), New York (1994). Awards: Client's Choice - 2025,2024,2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017.
John Christopher Crowder
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2008).
Jess W Levins
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.8/10 (Good). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2006).
Barbara A. Hart
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2001). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Christie Dee Arkovich
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1992). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, AV Rated - 2011, AV Peer Review Rating - 2010.
Legal defense against home foreclosure, including loan modifications and bankruptcy filings. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Florida and can help you understand whether Foreclosure Defense is the right option for your situation.
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