About Ron:
My Law Practice is Focused on Helping Individuals and Small Businesses, including, but not limited to, the following:
Consumer Law, including, but not limited to, Debt Collection Litigation; Debt Consolidation & Negotiation; Foreclosure Defense; Consumer Bankruptcy; Landlord & Tenant Matters; Lemon Law; Timeshare Exit Claims.
Business and Corporate Law, including, but not limited to, Business Formation and Organization; Business Operations; Business Governance Documents; Contracts and Agreement; Equipment and Property Leases; Buying and Selling a Business; Employee and Independent Contractor Agreements; Employment Manuals and HR Issues; Breach of Contract; Business Disputes and Litigation; Collections and Bankruptcy (Debtor and Creditor Issues). I invite Small Business Owners to Ask Me About My Flat-Fee Annual Corporate Concierge Program.
Real Estate and Related Matters, including, but not limited to, Residential Leasing Issues and Landlord & Tenant Matters; Purchase & Sale of Residential Real Estate; Commercial Leases and Landlord & Tenant Matters; Purchase & Sale of Commercial Property; Mortgages; HOA and Condominium Law Matters; Evictions & Foreclosures; Title Insurance; and Miscellaneous Real Estate Matters.
Wills & Related Matters, including, but not limited to, Wills & Trusts; Powers of Attorney; Advanced Health Care Directives and Related Documents.
Urgent Disaster Relief Issues, including, but not limited to, assistance with Coronavirus Disaster Relief Claims; Storm & Mold Claims.
Practice areas
Experienced representing buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions; landlords and tenants in residential and commercial lease transactions; title insurance; related transactions.
6 years
Experienced representing Individual Debtors in Consumer Bankruptcy Cases (Chapters 7 and 13), Creditors (including Landlords) in Individual and Business Cases (Chapters 7 and 13), and Debtors and Creditors (Banks, Lenders, Landlords) in Chapter 11 Cases
6 years
Experienced with business formation and corporate advising. Let me be your Outside General Counsel.
6 years
Experienced representing banks, homeowner/condominium associations and HOMEOWNERS with Home Preservation/Foreclosure Defense and Loss Mitigation Options (Short Sales, Deed in Lieu, Etc)
6 years
Experienced in all areas of civl litigation
6 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1997 | 06/01/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 1997 | 06/05/2022 |
NJ | Active | 1996 | 06/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 6 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Binyan Leadership Award | UJA-Federation of New York | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney / Owner | Kaniuk Law Office, P.A. | 2016 - Present |
Attorney | Private Law Firms--South Florida Area | 2012 - 2016 |
Founder and Co-Managing Partner | Ricardo, Wasylik & Kaniuk, P.L. | 2009 - 2012 |
Attorney / Owner | Law Office of Ronald Scott Kaniuk, P.A.--New York, New Jersey & Florida | 2004 - 2008 |
Attorney | Private Law Firms--New York Area | 1997 - 2008 |
Bankruptcy Law Clerk to Hon. Marvin A. Holland | U.S. Bankruptcy Court--Eastern District of New York | 1996 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
New York State Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Palm Beach County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Palm Beach County Bar Association | Chair--Community Association CLE Committee | 2015 - 2016 |
Broward County Bar Asociation | Chair--Foreclosure Committee | 2010 - 2012 |
Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court | Member | 2006 - 2008 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Aspatore Special Report: Florida Foreclosure Defense Strategies | Florida: The Foreclosure Capital of the Country | 2009 |
9:1 NEW YORK INT’L L. REV. 85 | European Perspectives on Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide | 1996 |
8:2 NEW YORK INT’L L. REV. 133 | Zoneheath Associates Limited v. China Tianjin International | 1995 |
JOURNAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SECTION OF THE NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION | Alaska Sport Fishing Association v. Exxon Corp. | 1995 |
JOURNAL OF THE 1995 J. WALTER MCKENNA PUBLIC FORUM ON CRIMINAL LAW | CASE REVIEW, VOL. 26, NO. 1 | 1995 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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St John's University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2002 |
St John's University School of Law | Juris Doctor | 1996 |
Northwestern University | Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Foreclosure 911 | Current Foreclosure Issues -- Monthly/Recurring Event | 2009 |
Economic Town Hall | Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, Economic Crisis | 2009 |
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Stuart Nachbar, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 3, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ron for so many years. Great Lawyer, and great person. Well respected, knowledgeable and personable.
Elias Dsouza, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 6, 2016
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Ron for over 5 years. Very knowledgeable on various areas of the law. it was a pleasure working with him as opposing counsel. A true gentleman and a professional. I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Labbe, Business Attorney on Oct 30, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. He is passionate and enjoys the practice of law.
Keith Sonderling, Real estate Attorney on Jul 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Emil Fleysher, Real estate Attorney on Apr 3, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kaniuk is a well-respected expert in Florida Real Estate law.
Mohammad Faruqui, Debt collection Attorney on Dec 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Kaniuk was excellent attorney when he represented consumer debtors and homeowners. He went on to become a commercial litigator and creditor's attorney at a larger law firm. Nevertheless, he puts professionalism first and it makes a positive difference for both sides when negotiating on behalf of a creditor.
Chad Van Horn, Debt collection Attorney on May 17, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Todd Budgen, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 1, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Ron for 19 years. He is a passionate advocate and he has a range of multi-state experience to draw upon to help his clients. I endorse him.
Lori Patton, Foreclosure Attorney on Apr 15, 2010
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Ron and I have crossed paths several times while being active in our respective practice areas. I have come to respect his expertise, passion for the law and for representing his clients. Floridians are lucky and well-served with this attorney on the watch!
Matthew Maschler, Foreclosure Attorney on Sep 2, 2009
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Ron is a dedicated, hardworking and knowlegable advocate for his clients.
Dineen Wasylik, Foreclosure Attorney on Apr 3, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ron Kaniuk is my go-to referral for foreclosures in South Florida and bankruptcy issues in both the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He consistently gives sound advice on bankruptcy issues and knows bankruptcy procedure cold. I highly recommend Ron to my own clients when they are in need of bankruptcy assistance, and he provides me with excellent guidance as well.
Craig Pohlmann, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 7, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work. He is the consummate professional and a very capable attorney.
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