I have been a resident of South Florida my entire life. I wanted to be a lawyer since I was a teenager. I put myself through lawschool and college and worked hard to achieve success. My entire professional career has been fighting for the average person. I don't represent banks or big corporations, but I love to fight them. More information is available at www.fight13.com.
Practice areas
My firm, Loan Lawyers, represents clients in Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11 bankruptcies and sues creditors for debt collection violations.
23 years, 400 cases
My firm, Loan Lawyers, represents clients that are in foreclosure process or those being threatened with foreclosure.
23 years, 2,000 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Creole, Hebrew, French
Loan Lawyers
2150 South Andrews Avenue
Second Floor
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 05/16/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Debt Solution Law Firm | Corporate America News | 2016 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2015 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2014 |
Graduate | FDCPA Bootcamp | 2013 |
Graduate | Max Gardners Bankruptcy Bootcamp | 2012 |
Clients Choice Award | Avvo | 2012 |
Excellence in Advanced Practice Skills | Nova Southeastern University | 1998 |
Excellence in Legal Reserach and Writing | Nova Southeastern University | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Loan Lawyers, LLC / Bavaro Legal, PA | 2003 - Present |
Partner | Bavaro & Golden, PA | 1999 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Southern District of Florida | member | 2001 - Present |
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | 2001 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1999 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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fight13.com | UCC v Pooling and servicing agreement | 2012 |
Southern Reporter Second | Ventimiglia v. TGI Fridays | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Regional Chabad Kinus | Foreclosure and Debt Relief | 2010 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Wright v. JP Morgan Chase | Foreclosure reversed |
Deutsche Bank v. Walthers | Case dismissed against homeowner |
Wells Fargo v. Gabriel | Verdict for homeowner |
Nationstar v. Montilla | Case dismissed against homeowner |
SLS v. Hanono | Another win trial win for the homeowner |
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James Loren, Litigation Attorney on Oct 30, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Matthew Bavaro and I have worked together on numerous litigation cases and he has been co-counsel with me on trial cases. He is ethical, thorough, intelligent, quick on his feet and is a great trial lawyer!
Allen Glass, Foreclosure Attorney on Sep 20, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bavaro is very well versed in foreclosure and bankruptcy law. Various clients who I have sent to Mr. Bavaro have indicated that he communicates very well with them and were very satisfied with his representation.
Jonathan Benjamin, Foreclosure Attorney on Jul 22, 2016
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Matthew is an incredible attorney and formidable litigator. It is an honor and privilege to be working side by side with Matthew at Loan Lawyers. His passion and dedication to our clients is contagious. It's evident that Matthew really cares about our clients and the quality of work that comes out of this office. A true blessing to learn from Matthew at the office.
Evan Rosen, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
One of the best litigators and appellate lawyers I know, period. I highly recommend him.
Mark Abzug, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Ivashuk, Foreclosure Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
Relationship: Other
Have sent many clients to Matt without any hesitation. My clients call me to thank me for steering them to Matt. He is on top of his craft. I endorse this attorney.
Elias Dsouza, Foreclosure Attorney on Aug 16, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Aggressive and goes the extra mile to protect and serve his clients. I highly recommend.
Richard Shuster, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on May 30, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
While there are a huge number of lawyers who have jumped on the foreclosure defense bandwagon... there are very few lawyers who will sue a bank. Mattew Bravo and his firm are not afraid to turn the tables on a bank and file a lawsuit where the consumer is the plaintiff and the bank is the Defendant. Mr. Bavaro knows his stuff. His firm does good work in an ethical and compassionate manner.
Margery Golant, Foreclosure Attorney on Dec 20, 2011
Relationship: Other
Matthew and I are Bootcamp colleagues. He is hard at work investigating leading-edge strategies to assist consumers. I endorse him and congratulate him on his efforts.
Jill Masilotti, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 17, 2011
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Matthew Bavaro is an outstanding attorney whose opinion I value greatly. His commitment to the legal profession and his compassion for his struggling clients is unmatched. It has been a pleasure to work with him and learn from him.
David Spitz, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 12, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Matthew and I have worked together as co-counsel, and have sought each other's expertise on numerous Negligence, Contract, No-Fault, & Real Esate cases for many years. Matthew is without question one of the most knowledgeable and dedicated attorneys I know. He has vast experience, and is not only a master of negotiation, but is also a gifted trial attorney. In addition to his legal attributes, he is a caring and thoughtful person who always places the needs of others before his own. Matthew is truly a Counselor of Law.
Elissa Tisdahl, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 12, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Bavaro has the skill, knowledge, and determination to guide clients through difficult situations and achieve the best possible results.
Yechezkel Rodal, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 12, 2011
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Matthew has instilled in me his enthusiasm for the law and his desire to help the suffering debtor/homeowner. His experience and wealth of knowledge are sure to leave any of his many clients quite satisfied.
Nicole Planell, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 12, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked for Matthew for the past two years and it has been a wonderful experience. He has taught me how to both fight for our clients' rights and maintain the integrity of the legal profession.
Bianca Lupovici, Unknown Attorney on Oct 11, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
Matthew is not only wonderful to work for but a rare combination of aggressive representation while maintaining sensitivity towards the needs of his clients. After spending nearly 5 years as a defense lawyer representing corporate entities, I have learned a great deal from Matthew about meeting the needs of each individual client with a high degree of professionalism and care. Its my true pleasure to endorse this lawyer!
Matisyahu Abarbanel, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 10, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Tam, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 7, 2011
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. Matthew's breadth of knowledge and attention to detail are second to none. His passion to help his clients and see justice done are what separates him from a crowded field in foreclosure defense.
Scott Goldstein, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 6, 2011
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Mathews passion for and knowledge of the law is unmatched. He is a true professional and a great advocate for the residents of Florida.
Melissa Cipriano, Litigation Attorney on Sep 28, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Bavaro in the past and we became friends. He is an excellent lawyer and a fantastic friend. I highly recommend him.
Mindy Stein, Foreclosure Attorney on Sep 21, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Matthew is a highly intelligent and passionate attorney who is sensitive to the emotional and psychological issues that usually accompany foreclosure; and he knows what a significant impact he makes on the life of a family when he successfully negotiates a loan modification that allows them to stay in their home. I heartily endorse this lawyer.
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