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BANKRUPTCY

AND LITIGATION

LAW FIRM IN FLORIDA

Michael Moody Founding Attorney

MICHAEL H.

MOODY

LAW, P.A. WELCOMES YOU

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Michael H. Moody Law, P.A. (“MHML”), is a Flordia business litigation and bankruptcy law firm. MHML’s attorneys specialize in commercial litigation, business and consumer bankruptcy cases, and complex judgment collections throughout North and Central Florida.

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MHML'S

ADVANTAGES:

MHML attorneys strive to provide big-law quality legal representation at a fraction of the price.

MHML utilizes a scalable business model that allows us to bring in unique skill sets for particular cases and engagements.

MHML has full access to the same legal research resources as our big law competitors.

MHML has the ability to use flat fee or alternative fees in lieu of standard hourly rates.

MHML's
SUCCESS
STORIES:

Successful collection of $1.4 million judgment against German individual who had left the jurisdiction with substantial assets in an attempt to defeat creditors.

Successful resolution of all potential claims for liability for developer client by creative acquisition of all claims from bankruptcy estate.

Successful sale of multinational company utilizing Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code involving licenses and supply rights to innovative technologies.

PRACTICE AREA

CHAPTER 7
BANKRUPTCY:

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy can provide immediate relief from financial stress. Upon the filing of a Chapter 7, an automatic stay stops all creditors from calling, sending debt collection letters, filing lawsuits, or garnishing wages.

Advantages:

Stops creditors from calling or harassing you;

Eliminates credit card debt;

Eliminates medical debts;

Eliminates many tax debt obligations;

Normally a quick and simple solution that allows you to retain your assets and receiv a fresh start.

CHAPTER 13
BANKRUPTCY:

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to catch up on past-due payments owed to your home and auto lenders over a three-to-five-year repayment plan.

Advantages of Chapter 13:

Stop Foreclosure and get back on track;

Eliminate second and third mortgages;

Reduce principal balances on investment properties;

Reduce principal balances and interest on vehicles;

Eliminate most unsecured debts;

Eliminates many secured and unsecured tax debts.

ADDITIONAL PRACTICE AREAS

Michael H. Moody Law serves individuals, families, and businesses across Florida with a full suite of bankruptcy, litigation, and estate planning services.

Chapter 11 Reorganization

Complex business reorganizations for mid-market and closely-held companies — backed by BigLaw experience at Greenberg Traurig and Berger Singerman, with engagements in Florida, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

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Subchapter V Small Business

Streamlined Chapter 11 for small businesses with aggregate debts up to $3,424,000. Faster, simpler, and more affordable than traditional Chapter 11 — available to qualifying businesses and individuals with business debts.

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Business Bankruptcies

Liquidation and reorganization representation for businesses in distress. The firm represents debtors, creditors, and creditor committees in commercial bankruptcy matters across multiple jurisdictions.

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Commercial Litigation

Business disputes, contract enforcement, judgment collections, and commercial real estate litigation in Florida state and federal court. The firm brings BigLaw litigation experience to closely-held businesses and individuals.

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Asset Protection

Florida homestead, tenancy by the entireties, retirement accounts, LLCs, and irrevocable trusts — structured correctly and implemented in the right sequence, well before creditors appear. Florida is one of the strongest asset protection jurisdictions in the country.

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Wills, Trusts & Probate

Estate planning, probate administration, revocable and irrevocable trusts, advance directives, and powers of attorney. The firm integrates estate planning with asset protection and bankruptcy strategy for comprehensive client outcomes.

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2025 Recognition

Michael H. Moody named to 2025 Florida Super Lawyers

Selected to Florida Super Lawyers for the sixth consecutive year (2020–2025), following seven consecutive years as a Florida Rising Star (2013–2019).

SUPER LAWYER
RECOGNITION:

2013-2024

2024 Florida Super Lawyers

2023 Florida Super Lawyers

2022 Florida Super Lawyers

2021 Florida Super Lawyers

2020 Florida Super Lawyers

2019 Florida Rising Stars

2018 Florida Rising Stars

2017 Florida Rising Stars

2016 Florida Rising Stars

2015 Florida Rising Stars

2014 Florida Rising Stars

2013 Florida Rising Stars

WE HAVE BIG LAW FIRM
RESOURCES & EXPERIENCE
WITH SMALL LAW FIRM VALUES