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4.9 /5.0
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Walter F Benenati
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Our law firm specializes in representing clients in bankruptcy, personal injury, and foreclosure defense. We have recovered millions of dollars for our injury clients and our bankruptcy department has filed over 15,000 bankruptcy cases. We are the largest filer of bankruptcies in Central Florida and in the top twenty of the nation but yet in every case you will me with me personally in a FREE consultation.
When you hire us, we will be responsive and attentive to your calls and questions. We will return phone calls and be in the office when you need us. You are my client but you are also my employer - I WORK FOR YOU and will work as hard as possible to make you feel I will be your go to lawyer for the rest of your life.
I have extensive experience in what you want to hire me for having filed and handled over 20,000 bankruptcies, foreclosures, and personal injury cases. I will fight for you.
I established this firm to be the kind of place where clients can feel comfortable and happy about their representation. Our mission in creating the Benenati Law Firm is to provide exceptional legal services at an affordable rate for Central Florida residents.
I earned my juris doctorate law degree in 2006 and passed the Florida Bar Exam on my first attempt. During law school, having to work full-time waiting tables and rely on credit cards to make ends meet, I personally filed bankruptcy almost 20 years ago to give myself an opportunity for a fresh start. I have been representing Central Florida residents ever since in legal matters in the areas of Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, and Foreclosure Defense.
We are a trusted referral source for any legal matter you may need.
Please let me earn your trust and have the opportunity to help you in your legal matter today. Please call us at to set up a FREE consultation at one of our offices in Orlando or Kissimmee. Thank you.
Life Has a Restart Button®. Payment Plans. FREE consultation.
Life Has a Restart Button®. Payment Plans. FREE consultation.
We are one of the largest filers of Chapter 13 cases in Florida. Chapter 13 can catch up your payments on your house, cramdown your upside down car and wipe out all your debt.
We are the top filer of bankruptcies in Florida. Let us earn your trust and help you press the Restart Button® in your life.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
60%
20 years | 15,500 cases
Bankruptcy and Debt
30%
19 years | 13,500 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019 2018 2017
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
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Posted by Kera | October 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Do it for you and your future. I did and now I have a fresh start.
What to say, what to share.... I hated when my phone rang, it was 95% of the time a collector calling me and harassing me about making a payment at a price I couldn't afford to do and this was happening for several credit cards and other bills that I owed for. I had tried so hard to put this off, tr...
Walter Benenati
Replied last October 23, 2020Wow. Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with our Firm. It means so much to me and the rest of our team. I love when you wrote that you finally swallowed your pride and called for help. I tell my clients that the hardest part is making that initial call. I remember it was for me when I personally filed bankruptcy. It was embarrassing at first but when I realized that I was not a bad person and but rather, was dealt serious obstacles that caused me to file - some of it my own doing, I felt that I was being proactive in my life and changing my circumstances. I'm so happy I filed in 2008, got a new lease on life, and I am so happy that you pressed the Restart Button on your life. Best of luck and I wish you great health and happiness in your future endeavors. - Walter Benenati
Posted by Kim | September 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Bankruptcy
Everyone in this law firm are friendly. The women I worked with were organized, reliable and knowledgeable. Walter Benenati (whom I hired) is very no-nonsense, direct and to the point. Exactly how you want your lawyer to be. He wants to win, period. His office handled all the paperwork, times, sc...
Walter Benenati
Replied last September 26, 2019Thank you so much for the kind words. It means so much you took the time to provide your feedback on your experience with us. We're wishing you and your family all the best. - Walter Benenati
Posted by Joyce | April 10, 2019 | Foreclosure
Extrememly helpful and friendly
I called for a consultation regarding a foreclosure. He returned my call very quickly and was extremely helpful. He took the time to explain my options and did not try to rush and get off the phone.
Posted by Sandra | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Excelente Gestión
Nuestra experiencia con Benenati Law Firm fue Excelente. Profesionales Competentes que conocen a la perfección su trabajo. Honestamente, superaron nuestras expectivas y los Recomiendamos al 100% por su calidad de trabajo en el seguimiento y en la obtención de los objetivos. Contáctenlos y allí encont...
Posted by Mike | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Outstanding Service
We hired Walter Benenati to represent us in our Bankrupsy. We had interviewed another attorney and we did not feel comfirtsbke with them. We were very impressed with the Benenati law firm, because they explained in detail everything that was going to take place. They guided us every step of the way....
Walter F Benenati's Lawyer Endorsements
"Walter Benenati has a great reputation in our community for Bankruptcy and Personal Injury matters. His firm does a solid job and he is well liked by clients and attorneys alike. I endorse this attorney for Bankruptcy and Personal Injury/Accident."
"Walter is one of the top bankruptcy lawyers in the Orlando area. He puts his clients first and handles matters quickly and efficiently."
"Walter Benenati is a dedicated advocate for his clients. He understands that hard work is critical to the success of his clients' cases and no one out works or has the drive Walter possesses. Walter never gives up and will always find a way to win for his clients."
"Walter is a very experienced attorney who has his client's best interest at heart. His hard work has help many in this community"
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Walter for the past several years. He has a comprehensive knowledge of the bankruptcy field and is dedicated to a positive outcome for his clients. He is one of the most highly respected attorneys in the legal community and for good reason."
"I endorse attorney Benenati for several reasons. First he and his firm are extremely respected in the community. Second and even more important of a reason to me is that I have referred many clients to him. ALL have informed me that they have been extremely happy with the service they received. Many were for Bankruptcy matters which can be embarrassing and invasive. They told me that he and his firm made him feel comfortable and well informed. For these reasons I highly recommend Mr Benenati and his firm."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and able to respond to his client's needs. I have referred clients to him and I have heard positive results."
"Walter is an extremely organized, intelligent, and caring attorney. He goes above and beyond for his clients and demands the best from his staff because he understands that his clients are facing a difficult situation. When I worked as an Associate at his firm, he emphasized the importance of taking pride in delivering flawless work product for our clients, returning their phone calls in a timely manner, and keeping them informed of the process every step of the way. I highly recommend him without any hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. An asset to the community and a credit to the profession."
"Walter and I have worked on several matters and he has always been a pleasure to deal with. Walter possesses the highest sense of professionalism and ethics and every client that I have ever referred to him would always tell me how pleased they were to have worked with him."
"Walter is an impressive, caring, and knowledgeable attorney. He is a credit to our legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Michael has an excellent reputation in the legal community."
"Top-notch attorney in his field. Walter is highly respected in the legal community."
"Walter is an impeccable attorney whose attention to detail and client needs is unsurpassed. This would appear to not be just my opinion, but that of the bankruptcy community as a whole. Highly recommended."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"We have referred several clients to Mr. Benenati for Foreclosures and Bankruptcy matters. The clients are always impressed with Mr. Benenati's knowledge in this specialized area of law and the personalized attention they receive from the firm. I endorse this lawyer."
"Walter Benenati is an exceptional bankruptcy attorney. He is devoted to his practice and goes above and beyond the norm. He is dedicated to his clients and works hard to protect their interests. I highly recommend Walter Benenati and would not think twice before referring him a client."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2016
Preeminent 4.6 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Preeminent 4.6 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Client Distinction Award, Lawyers.com
2014
Largest Law Firm, Orlando Business Journal
2013
Client Distinction Award, Lawyers.com
2013
Largest Law Firm, Orlando Business Journal
2000
All-Florida Academic Team Scholarshp, Florida International University Honors College
2000
All-USA Aademic Team, USA Today
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Owner, Law Offices Of Walter Benenati
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Fair Credit Law Group
2005 - 2006
Certified Legal Intern, City of Fort Lauderdale Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Florida Justice AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Osceola County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Windsong Homeowners AssociationPresident
2010 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysEsteemed Member
2009 - Present
Central Florida Bankruptcy Law AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesEsteemed Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Marsee vs American Student Assistance et al
Settlement and elimination of $68,000 of student loan debt
in Re Dowman
Chapter 13 Case confirmed with $153k erased from home debt
Education
2006
St. Thomas University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Florida International University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
FAMU Law School
Bankruptcy: Perils and Pitfalls of the Practice of Bankruptcy
Publications
2015
The New York TImes
Bankruptcy Can Help Seniors Protect Assets
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I file a "Motion to Extend Deadline to File Schedules, Statements, Ch. 13 Plan" so that I can find an attorney?
09 Aug 2023
Q&A
Will I be charged for bankruptcy fraud if I spent $1500 on a credit card and $2500 on another credit card right before I filed?
07 Jul 2023
Q&A
Can a bank repossess a car that is owned free and clear, for credit card debt?
17 Jul 2019