Welcome to the Bankruptcy Bar Association of The Southern District of Florida
The Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida (BBASDFL) was established in 1980. It is the largest voluntary association of bankruptcy professionals in the Southern District of Florida. With hundreds of members, the BBASDFL organizes events to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and sponsors initiatives to improve the bankruptcy system for the public.
Serving South Florida Bankruptcy Attorneys
The BBA is a resource to lawyers, judges, accountants & other industry professionals.
Upcoming Events
BBA 2023 Holiday Party
PARKING INFO: There is a parking garage in the building, the rates are $8 for 0-1 hours; $10 for...
Pro Se Clinic
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BBA Happy Hour – Esotico Miami
BBA Happy Hour – Kapow Noodle Bar – Boca Raton
Caffeine ‘N Machines!
A Message from the President
Carlos E. Sardi, 2023-2024 BBA President
Dear BBA Members,
Hola! I am honored and privileged to serve as your President. I am the fourth BBA member of Hispanic origin to hold this office and the very first one of Venezuelan origin! Talk about the BBA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion!
On behalf of our Board of Directors, welcome to our 2023-24 term. We are looking forward to an incredible year ahead with our annual programming including brown bag lunches, happy hours, health and wellness, Table of 8, and other networking events and CLE opportunities for our members.
Like past presidents, I intend to continue the legacy of core programs and put resources to good use by seeking creative ways to expand opportunities for our members. As lawyers, we are privileged to be able to make a difference in our communities. In that regard, we are committed to continue our commitment to pro bono services, our pro bono helpdesk and other outreach initiatives, including, a robust and revamped financial literacy programming throughout the year targeted principally for our young students in our community.
We also intend to continue the BBA’s work on expanding our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. These will include continuing our educational programming to our members, the successful scholars program and creation of young lawyers’ mentoring program to open doors to all and make room at the table of opportunity within the bankruptcy practice without distinction whatsoever. By doing this, I believe that we all rise as an organization to greater heights!
None of the BBA’s work gets accomplished by one person. So, I invite you to lend a hand, join any of our committees, and support our many initiatives and programs. Get involved! Take on a pro bono case. Join us for happy hours and catch up with your colleagues. Become part of our financial literacy efforts. In this way, we will continue to maintain the BBA’s traditional role in delivering value-added to our members not only in their legal work but also to be actively assisting the BBA to improve the bankruptcy system for our community in South Florida.
Take advantage of all the benefits the BBA has to offer! We look forward to seeing you at our events throughout the year, and, particularly, the 35th Annual Weekend Retreat to be held at the JW Marriott, Marco Island, Florida from Thursday, May 30, 2024 to Sunday, June 2, 2024. Save the date!! We look forward to seeing you all there!
Thank you again to our members, sponsors, judges and court staff for affording the Board and I the opportunity to serve you and make a difference.
Muchas gracias, y un fuerte abrazo!
Carlos E. Sardi
2023-2024 BBA President
Latest News from our Sponsors
In-Person US District Court Hispanic Heritage Month Program and Reception
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida invites you to its 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month Program on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom (13-3) at the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr....
In-person CRE – Distressed Assets Brown Bag CLE
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, the BBA had an in-person CRE – Distressed Assets Brown Bag CLE at Cushman & Wakefield in Miami. Attendees received 2 CLE credits and lunch was also provided by Cushman & Wakefield.
Honoring Judge Jackson’s Legacy
A committee is being formed to consider and implement ideas for honoring Judge Jackson’s legacy. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please contact Leanne Prendergast ([email protected]). Thank you!
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Attorney David Blansky
Joins Dunn Law, P.A. in Miami as a Senior Attorney
Miami, FL – September 19, 2022 – Bankruptcy and Insolvency attorney David Blansky has joined Dunn Law, P.A. as a Senior Attorney. David focuses his practice on insolvency with an emphasis on bankruptcy and commercial litigation and regularly...
Attorneys Jerry M. Markowitz, Thomas Ringel, Candis Trusty and Ross R. Hartog Named 2023 Best Lawyers® In America
Miami, FL – August 25, 2022 – Four attorneys with the law firm of Markowitz, Ringel, Trusty + Hartog, were once again selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers® in America. The lawyers include bankruptcy attorney and...
Thank You 2023-2024 BBA Annual Sponsors
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Patrons of the BBA
Akerman LLP
GrayRobinson, P.A.
James B. Miller, P.A.
James D. Silver - Kelley Kronenberg Attorneys At Law
Markowitz Ringel Trusty & Hartog, P.A.
Trustee Realty Inc
Friends of the BBA
Cushman & Wakefield
Dunn Law, P.A.
Fox Rothschild LLP
Furr & Cohen, P.A.
Hoffman, Larin & Agnetti, P.A.
Leali Management, LLC.
LSS Law
Sequor Law
SLFAQ, LLC
Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A.
Thomas L. Abrams P.A. | Gamberg & Abrams
Underwood Murray PA.
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