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Biography
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
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
Litigation
20%
Business
15%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
2 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 18 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, P.A.
909 N Miami Beach Blvd, North Miami Beach, FL, 331623712
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6750 North Andrews Avenue, Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
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422 Fleming St., Key West, FL, 33040
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82681 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL, 33036
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Posted by NFeliz | April 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
The Absolute Best!
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 Maria | March 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
The Best Bankruptcy Attorney Ever!
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 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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 Melissa M | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
You're in the best of hands.
I unfortunately had to file bankruptcy due to a lawsuit my ex-husband involved me in. My soon to be ex-husband's divorce lawyer tried to play games with me but Mr. Hoffman stepped in and protected me not just from a legal 'I get paid to do this' standpoint but also from an 'I care about another per...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure
Horrible lawyer
This lawyer is very unprofessional and wouldn't even reply to my emails, he dealt with my case for about a year and had no knowledge of anything, all he did was ask for money continuously and in the end filed the wrong case, he would be lazy and for every question I asked he would be rude about it. I...
Michael Hoffman
Replied last March 16, 2018I am familiar with this client and regret that he is dissatisfied with the results of his case. However, I believe I offered the client honest and accurate advice given his financial circumstances, even if it wasn't what he wanted to hear. I also disagree that either my staff or I are uninformed or lazy, as hopefully demonstrated by my other AVVO reviews.
Michael S Hoffman's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer 2020 for Business Bankruptcy, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2007
International Moot Court Board, Jessup Competition Chair, University of Miami
Associations
United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
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
Sample of Legal Cases
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)
Education
2007
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Publications
2019
Daily Business Review
Miami Firm Defends 'Clearly Excessive' 50% Contingency Fee
Languages
English
Spanish