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4.8 /5.0
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Michael Hoffman focuses his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, business litigation, and commercial collections. He has experience representing parties in all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings including individual debtors, business debtors, mortgagees, unsecured creditors, commercial landlords, equity security holders, trustees, assignees for the benefit of creditors and receivers. On the litigation side, Mr. Hoffman handles a wide range of commercial disputes including contract and shareholder litigation, foreclosures, commercial evictions, and fraudulent transfers. Mr. Hoffman also represents creditors in pursuing a collection of judgments and other delinquent accounts.
Mr. Hoffman is the rare bankruptcy attorney who handles both consumer and commercial cases. He represents individuals struggling with a credit card, mortgage, and IRS debt in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases as well as businesses in complex Chapter 11 reorganizations. This range of expertise ensures that Mr. Hoffman is able to advise clients about the best option for their particular situation.
At the end of the day, Mr. Hoffman’s goal in any matter is obtaining the best economic result for his client, whether that means pursuing litigation, filing for bankruptcy or negotiating an out of court settlement with adverse parties.
Education
University of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, 2007
International Moot Court Board, Jessup Competition Chair
Dean’s Merit Scholar
Yeshiva University
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, 2004
Attorney Admissions
Florida Bar
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
Reported Decisions
In re Miami Beverly, LLC, 608 B.R. 574 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2019)
Thompson v. Y & M 18, LLC, 2019 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 154217 (Bankr. S.D. Fla., September 9, 2019)
Coltefinanciera, S.A., et al. v. Hane (In re Hane), 2018 Bankr. LEXIS 4076 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. December 27, 2018)
In re Maison Grande Condo Ass’n, 425 B.R. 684 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2009)
Professional Memberships
Local Rules Committee, United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
Student Loan Program Committee, United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
Lawyer Advisory Committee, United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association, Brown Bag Committee Chair
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
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909 N Miami Beach Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL, 331623712
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Posted by NFeliz | April 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
What can I say about Michael Hoffman and his firm Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti that hasn’t already been said! Michael Hoffman is the absolute best and I cannot thank him enough for literally giving me a fresh new start. I never thought I would ever be in bankruptcy but I suddenly found myself overwhelmed...
Posted by Robert | August 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Over a four-year period of unfortunate incidents, we found ourselves being swallowed by our overwhelming finances. We never wanted to have to resort to filing bankruptcy. It wasn’t something we wanted to do, but it was inevitable. Sometimes bad things happen to good people. Two different atto...
Posted by Maria | March 3, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Michael Hoffman’s legal expertise and strategical intelligence gave me my life back. I never thought I would ever have to file bankruptcy – especially at my age, but after a few bad business decisions, there was no other option. Michael Hoffman made this extremely difficult time in my life more pa...
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Hoffman helped me through a very trying and confusing time. His knowledge, insight and responsiveness was responsible for making my case as go very smoothly. Mr. Hoffman accomplished for me exactly what I needed him to. I am so grateful To have worked with him. Now, some eight years after s...
Posted by ilia | April 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Our family was part of the 2008 financial bubble. Gas prices went up to $4+ per gallon and our credit cards tripled their monthly minimum payment. I was commuting over 100 miles for work daily and on weekends. Our family made 6 figures net yet could not put food on the table. We decided to go into st...
"It is always a pleasure working on cases with Michael. Very knowledgeable on the bankruptcy law, processes, and court procedures. Extremely courteous, highly intelligent, professional, and caring. Goes the extra mile to get things accomplished. I highly recommend Michael to all my friends, family and colleagues."
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International Moot Court Board, Jessup Competition Chair, University of Miami
Local Rules Committee,
Student Loan Program Committee,
Lawyer Advisory Committee
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2019
English
Spanish