Zach B. Shelomith
LSS Law Partner
Meet Zach
As one of only a few attorneys Board Certified in both Business Bankruptcy and Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Zach Shelomith has a thorough understanding of the world of bankruptcy law. This distinction allows him to provide steadfast legal help to companies and individuals alike.
As a Chambers USA-ranked lawyer, a Past President of the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida, and co-author of a book on Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Zach is an influential legal voice and a leader in his field.
Prior to co-founding LSS Law, Zach served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable A. Jay Cristol, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Emeritus for the Southern District of Florida and was a founding Shareholder of his previous firm, Leiderman Shelomith, P.A. In the last six years, Zach has served as a director and then an officer of the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida, becoming President of the organization in July 2018.
Zach obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1997, where he was awarded the American Bankruptcy Journal Prize. He graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Business Administration, with a major in finance and a minor in philosophy.
Zach is a frequent speaker and writer on bankruptcy law and has been quoted in publications such as the Miami Herald and Bloomberg Law.
Bar Admissions
- Florida Bar, 1997
- United States District and Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, 1998
- United States District and Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, 2003
- United States District and Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida, 2007
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2017
Board Certifications
- Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law – the American Board of Certification
- Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law – the American Board of Certification
Lectures and Seminars
- Has lectured on bankruptcy law and student loan law for Lorman Education Services, LawPracticeCLE, myLaw CLE and Pincus Professional Education
- Has provided free bankruptcy seminars for employees of the City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Pompano Beach and City of Hollywood, Florida
- Moderator at the Bankruptcy Bar Association of South Florida/ Broward County Bar Association’s Federal Judicial Roundtable, 2020
- Has lectured on bankruptcy law and student loan law for the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida, University of Miami School of Law, Florida Institute of CPAs, Dade Legal Aid, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Palm Beach County Bar Association and Broward County Bar Association
News
- Co-wrote an article in the CLLA Commercial Law World magazine
- Wrote an article in Latin Biz Today about closing businesses
- Recognized at the 2019 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) Publication Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC, for his recent contribution as a co-author of the book Individual Chapter 11 for the American Bankruptcy Institute
- Quoted in Daily Business Review article on voluntary bar associations | June 18, 2019
- LSS Law Recognized Among 2019 Florida Super Lawyers | June 3, 2019
- Quoted in Miami Herald article | May 22, 2019
Honors and Awards
- Chambers USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring – Florida, 2019-2022
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2015-2022
- The Best Lawyers in America©, 2021-2023
- Recognized at the 2019 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges (NCBJ) Publication Awards Ceremony for his contribution as a co-author of the book Individual Chapter 11 for the American Bankruptcy Institute
- South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers, 2020-2021
- Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2009-2012
- Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, 2014 and 2017
- Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Up and Comer, 2011
- AV Preeminent Rated Attorney by LexisNexisMartindale-Hubbell
- Recognized for dedication to pro bono legal services by the South Miami- Kendall Bar Association
- Recipient, American Bankruptcy Journal Prize
Presentations
- Speaker at the Broward County Bar Association’s Bankruptcy Section CLE: Small Business Debtor Reorganization, 2020
- Speaker at the American Bankruptcy Institute Caribbean Insolvency Symposium, Small Business Debtor Reorganizations under Subchapter V, 2020
- Speaker at the Broward County Bar Association Bench & Bar Convention, 2019
- Speaker at the University of Miami School of Law Annual Bankruptcy Skills Workshop, 2019
- Speaker at the Commercial Law League of America (CLLA) Annual Convention, 2019
- Speaker at the Dade Legal Aid Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar, 2019
- Speaker at the American Bankruptcy Institute Caribbean Insolvency Symposium, Individual Chapter 11 cases, 2015
- Speaker at the 2022 Commercial Law League of America Convention in Chicago
Here's Why Clients Choose Us
Flexible & Accommodating
We know life can be busy. We offer weekday and after-hours appointments on a case-by-case basis.
Unparalleled Experience
Our attorneys have over 70+ years of combined experience in the bankruptcy field. We've seen it all!
Personalized Solutions
No two cases are the same. We help build custom comprehensive solutions for your exact needs.
Hear From Our Clients
If you are considering filling for bankruptcy , this would be the firm to use! Jonathan is very experienced as well as all of his team, Specially Anne ! They made the process very easy and my case was approved due to their help and expertise! I am very grateful to have had them representing me !
I highly recommend LSS Law. No complaints. Jonathan, Ann, and Maria were very professional and clear in all our communications, which makes everything really easy.
Jonathan is quite splendid to deal with and has been an ideal representative for my case. Well prepared, great attention to detail, and very empathetic to my needs. Superior communication skills and gets back with you, anticipating your needs. Worth every penny!
I had a great experience. Jonathan was very attentive, patient and knowledgeable. I had consulted with a different office before that was subpar and didn't provide all of the options provided by this one. I felt secure and in good hands with the representation.
Jonathan and Anne were wonderful and I thank you for helping me with my new beginning.
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