Christian Panagakos is the founder and Managing Member of Florida Bankruptcy Advisors, a consumer-focused law firm that strives to help individual consumers understand their legal and financial rights as permitted under both state and federal law. He has been a licensed attorney since 1995 and is a current member of both the U.S. District Court and the Bankruptcy Court for Florida’s Southern District.
Throughout his career, Mr. Panagakos has led or supported over $300M in closed transactions across a variety of industries and business capacities. Seeing a need in the South Florida market for a law firm geared to helping individual consumers fight financial challenges caused by the recession, Mr. Panagakos began Florida Bankruptcy Advisors.
If you are an individual consumer facing a financial challenge, we urge you to contact our office before taking any desperate measures like raiding your retirement plan, transferring property, or transferring credit card balances. We also recommend that you contact us if you have been sued or if there is a pending judgment. Creditors often satisfy judgments by seizing bank accounts, garnishing wages or placing liens on property; thus, you are better to avoid them whenever possible. We hope to hear from you sooner rather than later.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1995 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 26 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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President's Honor Roll (4.0 GPA) | University of Florida | 1991 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | Florida Bankruptcy Advisors, P.L. | 2011 - Present |
Executive / General Counsel | United Management Services | 2005 - 2011 |
Executive / General Counsel | Land-Cellular Corporation | 2004 - 2005 |
Director | GTECH Corporation | 1999 - 2004 |
Associate | Catalyst Financial Corp. | 1995 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Broward County Bar Association | Affiliate Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association | 1995 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
University of Florida | MA - Masters | 1995 |
University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1991 |
Esade University, Barcelona, Spain | MA - Masters | 1991 |
Case name | Outcome |
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12-25926, Southern District Florida | Order of Discharge Granted |
12-21431, Southern District Florida | Order of Discharge Granted |
12-10454, Southern District Florida | Order of Discharge Granted |
11-43501 | Order of Discharge Granted |
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Joseph Battaglia, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 20, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of working on the other side of a matter from Christian and, while he, of course, zealously advocated for his client, he was also very courteous, cordial, and a joy to work with. I endorse Christian.
Michael Tolbird, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 5, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Battaglia, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 20, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I had the pleasure of working on the other side of a matter from Christian and, while he, of course, zealously advocated for his client, he was also very courteous, cordial, and a joy to work with. I endorse Christian.
Michael Tolbird, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 5, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Ernesto Buitrago, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 19, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Sasha Katz, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 5, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Christian is ethical, personable and has a full-steam-ahead attitude towards his client's objectives. Many of our clients have engaged him to handle their Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcies. Christian got the job done in a timely manner and has always exceeded client expectations. I recommend and endorse Christian.
Michael Gibson, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Dec 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Christian is a tireless advocate for his client. He has designed systems that walk the client through the bankruptcy process in an efficient and cost effective manner. He is focused and attentive to details. His background in running successful businesses shows in the manner in which he operates his firm. For these reasons, I endorse Christian.
Joel Medgebow, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 17, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Panagakos is extremely respected and knowledgeable in his field of practice and has always provided a zealous and competent representation for each and every referral I have sent him. I look forward to continuing to work with him in the future!
Daniel Bushell, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Dec 17, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Christian is a smart and skilled bankruptcy lawyer. I would trust him to handle any bankruptcy matter.
Christian Larriviere, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Jan 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Elizabeth Panagakos, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Apr 24, 2013
Relationship: Family member
Christian is an experienced bankruptcy and foreclosure defense attorney. Christian uses his experience gained from many years working in corporate America as a businessman along with his knowledge of the law to provide one of a kind legal advice to all his clients.
Michael Vines, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Christian is a very good attorney that cares for his clients. I have referred numerous clients to Christian and have always had positive feedback from the clients. Diligence, responsivness and competency are the true tests of an attorney and Christian certainly hits the mark on all three.
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