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Biography
Leiderman Shelomith Alexander + Somodevilla, PLLC is a boutique bankruptcy and student loan law firm, handling both personal and corporate bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, as well as state court Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors.
The firm represents debtors, creditors and bankruptcy trustees in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, including litigation and appeals, handling both liquidations and reorganizations. We also represent borrowers in all aspects of student loan law, including federal, state and private student loans. Our office is conveniently located in suburban Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is easily accessible from anywhere in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. We handle bankruptcy debtor cases across the Southern District of Florida, particularly in Broward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties, and other bankruptcy cases and student loan law throughout the entire State of Florida.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-350 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 28 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Leiderman Shelomith, P.A.
2699 Stirling Road, Suite C401, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33312-6598
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"Zach is a master at his craft. His reputation at being able to successfully bring small individual chapter 11's to confirmation while making the process organized, streamlined, and affordable is well deserved."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional, intelligent and amicable."
"I endorse this lawyer. Zach Shelomith is an outstanding lawyer. His legal knowledge and ability are superior. I highly recommend him."
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Michael Weiss
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Experience
Honors
2012
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2011
Up and Comer, Florida Legal Elite
2010
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers
1997
American Bankruptcy Journal Prize, American Bankruptcy Journal
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Board Certified Bankruptcy Attorney and Member, Leiderman Shelomith Alexander + Somodevilla, PLLC
2003 - Present
Bankruptcy and Student Loan Law Attorney and Shareholder, Leiderman Shelomith, P.A.
2001 - 2003
Bankruptcy Attorney, Rennert Vogel Mandler & Rodriguez, P.A
1997 - 2001
Bankruptcy Attorney, Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog, P.A.
1996 - 1996
Judicial Intern, Honorable A. Jay Cristol, Chief Judge Emeritus, United States Bankruptcy Court
Associations
2018 - Present
Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of FloridaPresident
2012 - Present
Florida Lawyers Network
2010 - Present
B'nai B'rith Justice Unit No. 5207
2008 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2005 - Present
Commercial Law League of America, Bankruptcy Section
2003 - Present
American Bankruptcy Institute
2003 - Present
Broward County Bar Association, Business Law Section
2003 - Present
Hollywood, Florida Chamber of Commerce
1997 - Present
Florida Bar
1997 - Present
Florida Bar, Business Law Section
1997 - Present
Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida
2010 - 2013
Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of FloridaBoard of Directors
1999 - 2000
South Miami-Kendall Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Education
1997
University of Miami School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Miami
B.B.A., Magna Cum Laude and General Honors
Speaking Engagements
2015
Broward County Bar Association Bankruptcy Seminar
Individual Chapter 11 Cases
2015
BBA Brown Bag Seminar
Hot Topics in Consumer Bankruptcy Law
2015
ABI Caribbean Insolvency Symposium
Individual Chapter 11 Panel
2014
Business Bankruptcy: Chapter 11 Essentials and More
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
2014
Bankruptcy 101
Bankruptcy
2014
Annual Bankruptcy Skills Workshop
Chapter 7 Panel Discussion
2013
Broward County Bar Association CLE Luncheon
Bankruptcy Basics for Dabblers
2013
Bankruptcy Basics & Beyond
The Chapter 11 Option for Individuals
2013
Annual Bankruptcy Skills Workshop
Chapter 7 Panel Discussion
2012
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants Seminar
Consumer Bankruptcy – Overview, the Role of the CPA and Taxes
2012
Broward County Bar Association CLE Luncheon
Chapter 11 Bankruptcies for Individuals
2011
Broward County Bar Association CLE Luncheon
Everything You Wanted to Know About the Means Test But Were Afraid to Ask
2011
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
Bankruptcy
2011
Annual Bankruptcy Skills Workshop
Chapter 7 Panel Discussion
2010
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
Bankruptcy
2008
Foreclosure and Repossession
Bankruptcy
2007
Foreclosure and Repossession
Bankruptcy
2004
Collections in Florida
Bankruptcy
2003
Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy
Publications
2018
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
Individual Chapter 11
2007
Annual Retreat Materials
Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida
N/A
Florida Bar View from the Bench
Florida Bar View from the Bench - Casenotes
Languages
English