Bankruptcy & Debt

Shipley Law Firm & Title Company is pleased to provide the highest quality, professional legal services for clients in Lake County and throughout central Florida. The firm's attorneys are experienced in representing individuals and businesses in the areas of bankruptcy law, business and corporate law, civil litigation, family law, wills, trusts and estate planning, probate, and real estate law (including real estate closings and title insurance). Our firm offers comprehensive analyses of all debt relief and debt workout options including skilled and cost-effective legal representation in all types of Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy law matters. We are dedicated to finding the best possible financial solution for our clients, which financial solution may or may not include bankruptcy. If you need legal assistance with a business and corporate law or civil litigation matter, Shipley Law Firm & Title Company can help. The firm has for many years represented clients in matters involving business formation, commercial lease agreements, and the purchase and sale of businesses and real estate. We also represent clients in business and corporate disputes involving breach of contract, unfair competition, fraud, landlord-tenant issues and employment. Whenever possible, we try to resolve disputes through alternative dispute resolution to avoid the time and expense of trial. However, when necessary we will aggressively defend your interests in litigation. Shipley Law Firm & Title Company provides legal services related to wills, trusts and estate planning to ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Our firm can draft and reviewing wills and trust documents as well as identify and implement asset protection strategies for Medicaid, to minimize estate and probate taxes, and plan for potential creditor's claims. At Shipley Law Firm & Title Company, we provide family law services related to adoption, dissolution of marriage/divorce, child custody, child support, post-dissolution modifications, spousal support/alimony, and ante-nuptial/prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements. We guide prospective adoptive parents through the complicated Florida adoption process and help file the necessary paperwork with the court. Our firm also guides clients through the difficult legal process of divorce and assists with the drafting and review of ante-nuptial/prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Shipley Law Firm & Title Company has also successfully represented clients in a variety of real estate matters related to closings, title insurance, easement disputes, title insurance claims, deed restrictions, enforcing real estate contracts, evictions and landlord-tenant litigation, homeowners associations, foreclosures, boundary disputes and quiet title actions. Mr. Shipley received both a Master's Degree in Business Administration (M.B.A.) concentrating in Entrepreneurship and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Florida State University. He is also licensed as a Florida Certified Public Accountant and is a member of many professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc., the Lake County and Orange County Bar Associations, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association. Mr. Shipley also served in the United States Army Reserve for eight years and was on active wartime duty during the Persian Gulf War.

Over the past 25 years, lawyer Richard Feinsilver has represented in excess of 6,000 clients in the prosecution of consumer and business bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, he has represented numerous individuals and businesses in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial property in New York. Rich has also been a lecturer and commentator on the topics of consumer bankruptcy and real estate law for the National Business Institute as well as a contributor to Fox Business News, the Wall Street Journal, and Newsday. In addition, each year since 2007, I have received a Peer Attorney Rating of AV (highest) from Martindale-Hubbell. This is based upon an independent polling of attorneys by Martindale-Hubbell (not a paid advertisement). I have also been named as a Top Legal Eagle for 2010 in the September, 2010 issue of Long Island Pulse Magazine, and a second time in March 2011

I am a graduate of the University of California, Riverside where I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. In 1985 I received my Juris Doctor Degree, Cum Laude, from Western State University. Prior to becoming an attorney, I served as an intern in the United States Senate and was employed for seven years by California Federal Savings & Loan Association, where I worked as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of Cal Fed offices in San Bernardino and Pasadena. I have a deep and extensive trial and litigation background. I served as a Deputy District Attorney in Orange County for over two years before joining the firm of McKinley & Capeloto in Pasadena in 1988, where I was a partner from 1994 until 2001. In 2002, I joined Weintraub Law Corporation as Senior Counsel. The firm became known as Weintraub Zolkin Talerico & Liu LLP in 2023. I am proud to say that I am recognized as one of the leading consumer and small business bankruptcy attorneys in California and am a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist in bankruptcy law. I have taught bankruptcy law to attorneys at seminars conducted by the San Fernando Valley Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Federal Bar Association and Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association. My hands-on approach to each of my cases and dedication to the highest level of client satisfaction has helped hundreds of clients emerge from bankruptcy with the goal of discharge and “fresh start” accomplished. Many of Weintraub Zolkin Talerico & Liu LLP’s clients have successfully completed Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases and received their discharge even after other attorneys told them they did not qualify for Chapter 7 relief. In addition to representing debtors and creditors in a variety of matters, I have years of experience representing financial institutions and mortgage lenders in state courts and bankruptcy courts throughout California, specializing in areas of concern to credit unions. As a member of Provisors, an alliance of senior-level professionals from the fields of law, accounting, banking, finance, insurance, and consulting, I am able to refer my clients to trustworthy, accountable, seasoned professionals in virtually any field. A member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Central District Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Association, I bring to Weintraub Zolkin Talerico & Liu LLP a hands-on background in the banking industry and extensive trial and bankruptcy court experience. I handle and supervise state court and bankruptcy litigation as well as foreclosure and receivership matters.

Clients want results & meaningful results. Our goal is to achieve those results through dedication, hard work and total commitment to professional excellence. With years of experience we have litigated cases throughout the entire state. In all, we have settled hundreds of cases. We understand the anxiety and uncertainty that is often caused by those life shattering events. By closely communicating with each person who entrusts such important matters to us we inspire confidence and assurance in their cause. While we respect the positions taken by our adversaries we are relentless in our pursuit of the truth and obtaining the best possible result as each case allows. If our opponents decide against settling your case on a basis that you find acceptable, we pledge that we will seek the collective determination of a jury in the time honored tradition of American jurisprudence. Located within walking distance to the US Bankruptcy Court at 201 Superior Ave.

Tullio DeLuca was admitted to bar in 1990 in Pennsylvania, US District Court, Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Pennsylvania. Attorney DeLuca represents debtors and creditors in Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings, bankruptcy loan workouts, and foreclosure proceedings. His experience also includes reviewing mortgage and loan documents, analyzing and reviewing individual and corporate finances for loan workouts, debt counseling, conducting closings, reviewing closing documents, and determining sufficiency of security and lien interest. He has also represented individuals successfully in estate planning matters, formulating a comprehensive plan and preparing the necessary documentation such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, buy-sell agreements, stockholder agreements, and partnership agreements.

Attorney Jay Meyers is designated, by an Act of Congress as a federal debt relief agent and when necessary will assist clients seeking bankruptcy relief under Chapter 7. The decision to seek legal assistance with your debts is never an easy one. When selecting a bankruptcy attorney consider the years of experience. The Law Office of Jay Meyers has helped thousands with their debt problems using bankruptcy, litigation and other methods over the course of the last 21 years. If you are in foreclosure and seeking solutions ask us. We have helped many people obtain modifications using the loss mitigation program in Bankruptcy Court and in Supreme Court litigating with lenders who may have taken advantage of you. If you are seeking bankruptcy relief, a thorough analysis of your assets and income must be done to determine if you are eligible for relief and if so under which Chapter. As experienced attorneys we don’t make the mistake of filing for bankruptcy for individuals who don’t qualify, or who may lose assets through liquidation if they file. We pride ourselves on our thorough analysis and on our aggressive application of the laws for our clients’ maximum benefit. While we represent people and businesses that may need to get a fresh start, after suffering financial setbacks, that is just part of our practice. We have filed well over two thousand cases since starting in 1992. We also can assist lenders and secured creditors who have bankruptcy issues. We handle evictions in South Florida and can assist you if a tenant files for bankruptcy. Serious Accident Cases- ask us about our results! Our office recently obtained over $1,000,000.00 in a construction site accident settlement for a client with an injured ankle.

Attorney Schwartz started practicing law in 1992 and opened his own firm in 2005. For over 22 years, his focus has been on bankruptcy law. Our mission is to build relationships with our clients. We offer sound legal counsel during a difficult time in your financial life. Michael Schwartz, a seasoned bankruptcy attorney based in Bucks County, PA, specializes in guiding individuals through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. With over 30 years in the legal profession and more than two decades focusing on bankruptcy law, he brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. Since 2001, Michael has been dedicated exclusively to bankruptcy law, serving clients across the Philadelphia area, including Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Graduating with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Rutgers University in 1989, Michael Schwartz later earned his Juris Doctor from Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, DE, in 1992. He is admitted to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 1992. Beyond his bankruptcy law practice, Michael Schwartz is actively involved as a mediator on divorce panels, leveraging his financial acumen. His commitment to client relationships is reflected in consistent 5-star reviews, highlighting his responsive and compassionate approach. His community service has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Shalom Award, which he has received twice for his service in Bucks County. Choose Michael Schwartz for knowledgeable and compassionate bankruptcy legal assistance near you.

As an active member of the South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association, Mr. Eric Reed stays current with the latest laws and techniques available to focus on the best possible results in processing your bankruptcy filing. With his membership in the American Bar Association and the South Carolina Bar Association, he has access to the finest legal resources to ensure he uses the best possible legal representation in pursuing your bankruptcy filing. Mr. Reed has been practicing in the area of bankruptcy since 1999, deciding in 2005 to open Reed Law Firm, PA to provide you with the personalized service you deserve. Mr. Reed has offices in Columbia and Florence, South Carolina. Mr. Reed and his caring staff work hard to make sure all issues with your filing are handled with compassion, courtesy and professionalism as you begin a fresh start on your financial situation. From your Free Initial Consultation, Mr. Reed and his staff walk you through the steps necessary to file for bankruptcy.

Robert H. Johnson has spent his career representing clients in U.S. Bankruptcy Court and New Jersey insolvency proceedings. Prior to founding this firm, Mr. Johnson practiced at a premier boutique bankruptcy firm in northern New Jersey. Robert was a member of the NJ Bankruptcy Inn of Courts and was recognized as a New Jersey Super lawyer “Rising Star.” After graduation from Rutgers School of Law-Camden, he served a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Raymond A. Hayser, The State of New Jersey Tax Court, Newark, NJ.. Outside of the office, Robert volunteered at local high schools to teach about the importance of financial responsibility through the NJ Bankruptcy Law Foundation and NJ Higher Education Student Assistant Authority Joint Financial Literacy Project. His main enjoyment is spending time with his wife and daughters, as well as playing basketball, softball and golf.

Founded in 1977, Sussman & Associates is a boutique law firm comprised of licensed Nevada & California attorneys, paralegals, real estate agents, and brokers with offices in Beverly Hills, Las Vegas, Newport Beach, and Palm Springs. Our Firm specializes in real estate and business litigation, property disputes, construction disputes, title matters, contracts, bankruptcy, business formation, timeshare litigation and student loan adjustment. Our team possess specialized knowledge in these areas of the law. Whether it's litigation, arbitration, mediation, or simple client counseling you can be sure that we will zealously advocate for our client's interests. At Sussman & Associates, our consumer advocacy department has negotiated over 20,000 timeshare releases on behalf of our clients as well as mortgage and student loan forgiveness. Reasonable and thoughtful resolution of your real estate and business disputes is our goal. Try our services risk free today with a free phone consultation with one of our legal associates.