Jeffrey N. Schatzman

Jeffrey N. Schatzman is a Miami bankruptcy and commercial litigation attorney with Schatzman & Schatzman, P.A. His practice includes bankruptcy representation for debtors, creditors, and trustees, along with commercial collections, business transactions, and residential and commercial real estate matters. He advises clients whose financial or property interests are affected by disputes, debt problems, and business obligations. His work spans transactions and courtroom proceedings in South Florida.

Jeffrey earned an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1986 and a J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1989. He was admitted to The Florida Bar that year. His education preceded a career in bankruptcy, creditor rights, business litigation, and real estate work that requires close attention to financial records and contractual obligations.

Jeffrey represents parties on different sides of bankruptcy proceedings, including debtors, creditors, and trustees. His federal admissions include the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and their bankruptcy courts, and he is admitted before the United States Supreme Court. He handles commercial collections and litigation in addition to transactions, drawing on experience across related areas when a dispute involves both business assets and debt obligations.

Jeffrey N. Schatzman served as president of the Commercial Law League of America in 2013–2014 after holding numerous leadership positions within the organization. His professional recognition includes Super Lawyers, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, and an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also lectured on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights. His combination of litigation experience, organizational leadership, and bankruptcy practice informs his work with clients facing financial and commercial challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Schatzman & Schatzman, P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Commercial Law League of America (2013-2014)
• Member, Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Dade County Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley Law School (Western Michigan University)
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor’s degree in Political Science

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