Leiderman Shelomith + Somodevilla, PLLC was founded by Jonathan Leiderman, Zach Shelomith and Christian Somodevilla in 2016, the result of a merger between two well-respected boutique bankruptcy law firms. The firm's attorneys have built an excellent reputation across South Florida, handling both personal and corporate bankruptcy matters, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, as well as state court Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors. The firm also represents borrowers with their federal, state, and private student loan matters, including the defense of student loan lawsuits. The firm's attorneys have been recognized as leaders in the industry by the South Florida Legal Guide, Super Lawyers and Florida Legal Elite. Our attorneys are members of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida, among other organizations. The firm's attorneys are also frequent lecturers at seminars and community programs, speaking about bankruptcy law to attorneys & the general public. Mr. Leiderman, and Mr. Shelomith, are AV® Preeminent Rated Attorney's, awarded by LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell®, for having obtained the highest possible peer-review rating for their ethical standards and legal ability. The firm represents debtors, creditors, and bankruptcy trustees in all aspects of bankruptcy cases, including litigation and appeals, handling both liquidations and reorganizations. The firm also represents borrowers in all aspects of student loan law. We have two offices located in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida. We handle bankruptcy debtor cases across the Southern District of Florida, & other bankruptcy cases and student loan matters throughout the entire State of Florida.