Loan Lawyers - Fort Lauderdale, FL
Loan Lawyers is an established consumer protection, foreclosure defense, and bankruptcy law practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded in 2009 by attorneys Matthew Bavaro and Matis Abarbanel, the firm has saved over 2,000 homes from foreclosure, wiped out more than $100 million in debt, and recovered over $10 million for consumers facing lender violations.
Comprehensive Debt Defense, Foreclosure Advocacy, and Bankruptcy Solutions
When major financial institutions, predatory debt collectors, or mortgage servicers initiate legal action against consumers, having an aggressive trial team on your side is critical. Established in 2009, Loan Lawyers is recognized across South Florida as a premier consumer advocacy firm. Founded by veteran trial lawyers Matthew Bavaro and Matis Abarbanel, the practice brings deep courtroom experience and comprehensive resources to every client dispute. Unlike law offices that push clients into standardized bankruptcy filings, Loan Lawyers evaluates whether lenders have violated federal or state consumer lending laws. Floridians who need to hire an attorney benefit from a multifaceted defense strategy that focuses on eliminating liabilities, protecting homeownership, and holding predatory creditors accountable.
Vigorous Foreclosure Defense and Mortgage Litigation
Facing a mortgage foreclosure lawsuit is stressful, but homeowners often possess substantial legal defenses against predatory lenders and loan servicers. Loan Lawyers has successfully defended thousands of foreclosure lawsuits by identifying missing promissory notes, improper mortgage assignments, defective acceleration notices, and improper loan servicing accounting. For homeowners confronting imminent sheriff sales or unresponsive loan modification departments, clients who need a lawyer urgently rely on the firm to file emergency motions, defend court hearings, and negotiate principal reductions or affordable loan modifications that keep families in their homes.
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Protection
When overwhelming debt requires a structured legal solution, the firm bankruptcy attorneys guide clients through Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 debt reorganization. The firm handles petition filings, means testing, and creditor meetings, ensuring that South Florida debtors retain exempt assets like homestead properties and retirement savings. If a bankruptcy filing is appropriate, the legal team carefully audits prior lender actions to ensure creditor claims are legitimate, often challenging fraudulent proofs of claim in bankruptcy court to reduce what clients must repay.
Debt Collector Harassment and Consumer Rights Litigation
Debt collection companies frequently engage in abusive tactics, including unauthorized robocalls, harassing text messages, improper credit reporting, and baseless collection lawsuits. When distressed borrowers find a lawyer to stand up to debt buyers, Loan Lawyers takes decisive legal action under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The firm has recovered over ten million dollars in statutory damages and settlements for clients whose consumer rights were trampled by overzealous debt buyers and financial institutions.
Why South Florida Chooses Loan Lawyers
- Over fifteen years of demonstrated trial litigation defending South Florida consumers since 2009.
- Remarkable track record with more than 2,000 homes saved and over $100 million in debt eliminated.
- Recognized with Super Lawyers honors, Florida Legal Elite, and top consumer law ratings.
- Multilingual legal services delivered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole to serve South Florida communities.
- Free initial consultations with flexible fee arrangements, including money-back guarantees on select debt lawsuits.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Conveniently situated in southern Fort Lauderdale on Griffin Road, just minutes from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport [1.1.4].
Building Location
This is a two-story professional Class B office building known as the Gulfstream International Building, located near the scenic South Fork of the New River.
Parking Details
A complimentary on-site surface parking lot directly surrounds the office building, offering easy and free customer parking.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 15 (Eastbound/Westbound); nearest stop is at Griffin Road/Southwest 33rd Avenue.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Walk through the main double-door entrance into the two-story atrium lobby of the Gulfstream International Building, where Suite 100 is located immediately on the ground floor.