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Clare  Casas
  • Bankruptcy
  • Florida, Middle District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
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Biography

I would like to share with you what drove me to become a lawyer and what led me to focus in bankruptcy law.

During my childhood, I watched my parents suffer through financial issues with no direction or guidance. Our family struggled through economic downturns and corporate downsizing.

In the summer of 1992, my parents were finally able to purchase their first home. Three months after we moved into the house, Hurricane Andrew made landfall and we lost everything. Our home was destroyed and all of our personal belongings were ruined or damaged for the exception of a couch and two mattresses.

I know what it is like to have to start over with only the clothes on your back. I know what financial hardship does to a family and the toll it takes on a person because I lived it.

These events motivated me to become a certified public accountant and to study law in order to help people in similar circumstances. I attended Florida International University where I earned a Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Accounting and went on to become a CPA. Thereafter, I earned a Law degree from the University of Miami.

My first job in the field of law was at Legal Services of Greater Miami Inc., a non-profit organization which provides legal assistance to elderly and indigent individuals. I assisted clients facing foreclosure and eviction to remain in their homes. I also helped clients in economic hardship to file for bankruptcy and represented clients before the Internal Revenue Service.

I learned a lot in those years at the front lines. Most of all, I learned that the law can help a person to heal and move forward with life. Bankruptcy Law affords an individual the opportunity to start over and regain financial stability.

After my time at Legal Services, I decided to open a law practice with a primary focus in Bankruptcy. Ever since then I have devoted my efforts to assist people and businesses find relief under the Bankruptcy Code.

Education
University of Miami
J.D. (2003)
Honors: Cum Laude.
Activities: Law Review: University of Miami Tax Law Chronicle, Editor.
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Florida International University
M.A. (2001) | Accounting
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Florida International University
B.A. (1998) | Accounting
Honors: Magna Cum Laude.
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Professional Experience
Partner
Law Offices of Clare Casas
- Current
Partner
Lanshe and Casas P.A.
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Associate Attorney
Legal Services of Greater Miami Inc.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Tax Issues Involving Unreimbursed Employee Expenses
University of Miami Law Review
Speaking Engagements
Tax Issues Affecting Low Income Households, Various radio stations
2004
Tax Ramifications in Dissolution Proceedings, Tax Implications in Family Law Cases
2005
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
(Inactive status, WA)
Awards
Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Contribution to Pro Bono Award
United States Bankruptcy Court- Southern District of Floriday
Clients' Choice Award for Bankruptcy Services
Avvo
Dedication to Promote Equal Justice for the Low Income Community
Legal Services of Greater Miami Inc.
Professional Associations
Broward Bar Association
Member
Current
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Florida Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
Current
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
Current
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Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Middle District of Florida
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Southern District of Florida
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U.S. Tax Court.
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Area
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Additional Practice Areas
  • Ch. 13 Bankruptcy
  • Ch. 7 Bankruptcy
  • Loan Modification
  • Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Languages
  • English
  • Spanish
Websites & Blogs
Website
Clare A. Casas' Bankruptcy Website Profile
Website
Law Offices of Clare Casas Bankruptcy Website
Contact & Map
Law Offices of Clare Casas
9900 W Sample Rd
#337
Coral Springs, FL 33065
Telephone: (954) 327-5700
Law Offices of Clare Casas
7450 Griffin Rd
#260
Davie, FL 33314
Telephone: (954) 327-5700