Bio | Kligler Law

Joshua Kligler is the managing partner of Kligler Law, a boutique creditor's rights and bankruptcy firm based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. He is an experienced litigator and trusted advisor handling matters involving contract disputes, fiduciary breaches, lender liability, computer fraud and abuse, landlord/tenant, residential and commercial foreclosures, and representation of creditors in bankruptcy court.

Most recently, his practice has centered on representing financial institutions and small businesses with their portfolio recovery and bankruptcy matters. His practice extends statewide in both state and federal courts, including the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.

Before entering private practice, Josh served as a judicial intern for the Honorable K. Rodney May in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Josh takes a hands-on approach representing his clients and takes great pride in his responsiveness and attention to detail. He also utilizes cutting edge software and technology to streamline his cases.

Education

J.D., Stetson University College of Law
- William F. Blews Pro Bono Service Award
B.A. in Economics, cum laude, University of Florida
- Golden Key International Honour Society

Admissions

The Florida Bar, 2009
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

Practice Focus

Creditor's rights and debt recovery
Commercial litigation
Representation of creditors in bankruptcy court
Residential and commercial foreclosures
Contract disputes and lender liability

Representative Matters

Citibank, N.A. v. McCraw, 2013 WL 12147537 (Fla. 4th Cir. Ct. 2013). Successfully represented lender in enforcing safe harbor provision in underlying foreclosure action against homeowners' association who challenged amounts owed and jurisdiction of the court.
Montreux at Deerwood Lake Condo. Assoc., Inc. v. Citibank, 153 So. 3d 961 (Fla. 1st DCA 2014).
In re D&E Real Estate, LLC, No. 18-22257-RAM (Bankr. S.D. Fla.). Represented third-party purchaser of real property simultaneously in state and bankruptcy court and successfully validated post-petition foreclosure sale.
In re Mendoza, 597 B.R. 686 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 2019). Successfully represented Chapter 7 trustee in objecting to debtors' claims of exemptions under the federal exemption scheme, where the debtors had both the actual and legal intent for permanent residence necessary to establish domicile, and therefore Florida exemptions apply.
Represented several secured creditors in obtaining a dismissal of a Chapter 22 bankruptcy filing for bad faith.
Multiple representations of Chapter 7 trustee in preference and fraudulent transfer litigation.
Multiple representations of credit unions in consumer disputes, including defense of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act, and Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act claims.
Represented secured lenders in all aspects of single asset real estate bankruptcy proceedings.
Multiple representations of unsecured creditors in breach of contract debt recovery actions, including obtaining writs of garnishment.

Professional & Community Involvement

The Florida Bar Business Law Section's Bankruptcy Judicial Liaison Committee, Member
The Florida Bar YLD Mentoring Program
The Federal Bar Association's Mentorship Program
Hillel at FIU Jewish Law Students Association, Mentor
Miami Jewish Federation, Board Member
Miami Jewish Federation Agency Support Committee, Co-Chair
Miami Jewish Federation's Planning & Distribution Committee, Member
Miami Jewish Federation's Miami-Yerucham Partnership Committee, Member
Wexner Heritage Program, Alumnus (2023-2025)
Young Leadership Division of the Miami Jewish Federation, Past Co-Chair
Miami Jewish Federation's Incubator Grant Committee, Past Member
The Florida Bar 11th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "K", Past Chair

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