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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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120 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 207, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334
1451 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
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Posted by Stefan | September 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
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Christian and Brooke are excellent bankruptcy lawyers. I recommend them to anybody who is dealing whith financial problems. Christian is very knowledgeable specialist, sharp and quick in preparing your case. Brook is the same way. They are polite and treat you whith respect. You feel like you dealin...
Posted by Louis | January 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great team
I really can’t say enough great things about this firm! They God fearing Christians and at every turn they assisted me! They weathered with me the storm of divorce and child custody issues I so happened to be going thru all at the same time as this! It took some time to gather the funds but with them...
Posted by Christopher | December 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Rave review for attorney Christian Panagakos
Brooke and Christian are like having two lawyers as part of the family. I always felt like I was their top priority. They responded quickly to any concerns, they balanced the extremely difficult tasks of managing my bankruptcy along with my multiple personal challenges. They are the best.
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
In it for the long haul!!!
You never want to need a bankruptcy attorney but after my husband and I both had been laid off during the last financial crisis, we were very fortunate to have bern referred to Christian. Our bankruptcy plan was 5 years and afforded us the opportunity to maintain our home. The 5 years were not easy a...
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Informative and thorough bankruptcy attorney
Christian Panagakos eased me through the entire bankruptcy process with knowledge and compassion. He was well informed on not only the overall process, but issues that were very specific to my situation. He promptly returned my calls and emails (on the same business day) and made the ordeal as smooth...
"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."
"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."
"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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1991
President's Honor Roll (4.0 GPA), University of Florida
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.
2012 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationAffiliate Member
1995 - Present
American Bar Association
Order of Discharge Granted
Order of Discharge Granted
Order of Discharge Granted
Order of Discharge Granted
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
MA - Masters
1991
BS - Bachelor of Science
1991
MA - Masters
English
Spanish
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