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Christian Robert Panagakos
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Biography
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.
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Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Florida Bankruptcy Advisors, P.L.
120 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 207, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334
Florida Bankruptcy Advisors, P.L.
1451 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
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Posted by Gabriela | October 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Excellent!!!
Wonderful team ! Brooke and Christian are both very dedicated, caring and knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyers . They have made our process go smoothly and responded promptly every time we contacted them . I TRUST them and because of that I recommend them 100% . Thank you Brooke and Christian
Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
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Christian and Brooke helped us in a very difficult time. Not wanting to file bankruptcy but had to do something to save our house. Christian helped us to not o ly save our house but have a lower payments. They understand the situations people are in and they can help.
Posted by Nathalie | September 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Most Respected Attorney
Attorney Christian Panagakos is one of the few attorneys in today's world who genuinely has his clients best interest. He is straightforward and resourceful. He guided me along the way from beginning to end during my bankruptcy which was emotionally devastating for me. He encouraged me to stay focus ...
Posted by Monica | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
A lawyer you can trust, Hifhly recommended
I contacted Mr Panagakos after a few Years of been mislead by another company who was according to them working on my loan modification. My house ended up in court ready to be sale. Me Panagakos filed a chapter 13 Bankruptay and within 5 months I saved my home and got off my Bankruptsy plus got...
Posted by Stacy | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
The Attorney to Choose
I found myself in a situation that I never thought I would be in but I found I had nothing to fear. Mr. Panagakos is a professional and honest attorney. I would highly recommend him. He walked me through the process and I felt like he always had time to go over my particular case. He knows his la...
Christian Robert Panagakos's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
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"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."
"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."
"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!"
"Christian is a smart and skilled bankruptcy lawyer. I would trust him to handle any bankruptcy matter."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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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Experience
Honors
1991
President's Honor Roll (4.0 GPA), University of Florida
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Florida Bankruptcy Advisors, P.L.
2005 - 2011
Executive / General Counsel, United Management Services
2004 - 2005
Executive / General Counsel, Land-Cellular Corporation
1999 - 2004
Director, GTECH Corporation
1995 - 1998
Associate, Catalyst Financial Corp.
Associations
2012 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationAffiliate Member
1995 - Present
American Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
1995
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Florida
MA - Masters
1991
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
1991
Esade University, Barcelona, Spain
MA - Masters
Languages
English
Spanish
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Chapter 13 or 7 Bankruptcy and Bank account?
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I am in the midst of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and became unemployed. Do I inform my bankruptcy attorney? How will this effect me
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