About Our Firm
The Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PA is a boutique bankruptcy and debt-relief law firm located in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida. Since our founding in 2008, we have helped individuals, families, and small businesses across South Florida resolve overwhelming debt, save their homes from foreclosure, and rebuild financially through the federal Bankruptcy Code.
Direct Attorney Representation
When you hire the Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PA, you work directly with lead attorney Albert Goodwin. Bankruptcy mills hand cases off to paralegals and only meet the client briefly at the 341 meeting, if at all. We take the opposite approach. Attorney Goodwin conducts the initial consultation, drafts and reviews the petition and schedules personally, appears with you at the 341 meeting of creditors, and handles any contested matters that arise.
Our Practice Areas
Our firm concentrates on bankruptcy and debt relief, which lets us go deeper than a general-practice firm in the areas that matter most for our clients:
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – Liquidation cases for individuals and married couples whose income falls within the means-test limits.
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy – Three-to-five-year repayment plans for clients who need to save a home, restructure a car loan, or pay tax debt over time.
- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Subchapter V – Reorganization for small businesses, real estate investors, and high-asset individuals who do not fit into Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
- Foreclosure Defense – Defending Florida foreclosure lawsuits and stopping foreclosure sales through bankruptcy when appropriate.
- Creditor Harassment Defense – FDCPA and Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act claims against abusive collectors.
- Wage Garnishment and Bank Levy Defense – Emergency filings to stop garnishments and unfreeze bank accounts.
- Debt Settlement and Negotiation – Out-of-court settlements with credit card issuers, medical providers, and judgment creditors when bankruptcy is not the right answer.
Serving South Florida
From our office in Coral Gables, we represent clients throughout Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County. Bankruptcy cases for our clients are filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida and may be heard in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or West Palm Beach divisions depending on the client's residence. We appear in all three.
Our Philosophy
Bankruptcy is a legal tool, not a moral failing. The Bankruptcy Code exists because Congress decided more than a century ago that honest debtors deserve a fresh start. We treat every client with respect, regardless of how the debt accumulated, and we give straight answers about whether filing is the right choice. We will tell you when bankruptcy is not the answer just as readily as we will tell you when it is.
Media Appearances and Recognition
Attorney Albert Goodwin has been recognized for his knowledge in debtor-creditor law and has been featured in various national media outlets discussing consumer rights and financial recovery. These appearances reflect our commitment to educating the public about the realistic costs and benefits of bankruptcy and debt relief options.
Schedule a Consultation
If you are dealing with overwhelming debt, a pending foreclosure, a wage garnishment, or persistent creditor harassment, we encourage you to contact our office to discuss your situation. Attorney Albert Goodwin is ready to give you a candid assessment of your options.
Call us today at 786-522-1411 or email [email protected] to schedule your consultation.
About the Author
Albert Goodwin Esq. is a licensed Florida attorney whose practice focuses on bankruptcy, debt relief and foreclosure defense in Miami and across South Florida. He represents consumers and small businesses in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 cases in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. He can be reached at 786-522-1411 or [email protected].
