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Southwest Florida's #1 Bankruptcy Law Firm

Stop the Calls. Save Your Home. Get a Fresh Start.

With over 35 years of bankruptcy experience and more filings in Southwest Florida than any other firm, Miller, Hollander & Jeda knows how to turn financial crisis into a new beginning.

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Why Clients Choose Us

Trusted by Thousands Across Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida's #1 Bankruptcy Filer

More consumer bankruptcies filed in Southwest Florida than any other law firm — a record built on results, not promises.

35+ Years of Bankruptcy Focus

Nearly four decades of concentrated bankruptcy practice means our attorneys have encountered — and resolved — virtually every scenario.

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Rated

Our founding attorneys hold AV® Preeminent™ and BV® Distinguished™ peer review ratings — among the highest recognitions in the legal profession.

Free, Confidential Consultation

Your first conversation with our attorneys costs you nothing and obligates you to nothing. Get answers before you make any decisions.

Three Convenient Locations

With offices in Naples, Fort Myers, and Port Charlotte, experienced bankruptcy counsel is always close to where you live and work.

Large-Firm Resources, Personal Attention

You get the depth of a well-staffed firm and the focused attention of attorneys who are personally invested in your outcome.

Practice Areas

Comprehensive Bankruptcy Legal Services

Handling personal and business bankruptcy throughout Southwest Florida with the skill and dedication your situation demands.

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Discharge unsecured debts including credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans — often within months — so you can rebuild on solid ground.

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Restructure what you owe into an affordable repayment plan while keeping your home, vehicle, and other essential assets protected from seizure.

Creditor Harassment Defense

Bankruptcy's automatic stay legally compels creditors to stop all collection calls, threatening letters, and legal actions the moment your case is filed.

Foreclosure Prevention

Stop a pending foreclosure in its tracks and explore your legal options for saving your home through bankruptcy protection.

Vehicle Repossession Defense

If your car or truck is at risk, filing bankruptcy can halt repossession and help you keep the transportation you depend on.

Wage Garnishment Relief

Bankruptcy can stop wage garnishments immediately, putting money back in your paycheck while your case is resolved.

Tax Debt Solutions

Certain tax debts can be addressed through bankruptcy — our attorneys evaluate your specific situation to determine what relief is available.

Judgment & Lien Resolution

We help clients understand and address court judgments and liens that are threatening their property and financial stability.

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Our Story

Nearly Four Decades of Legal Excellence

Miller, Hollander & Jeda was built on a single conviction: that people in financial distress deserve skilled, dignified legal representation — not judgment. Founded in Naples, Florida in 1992 by attorneys whose legal careers began in the early 1970s, the firm has spent nearly four decades doing one thing exceptionally well: bankruptcy law.

Our attorneys — including Martindale-Hubbell® rated Edward R. Miller and AV® Preeminent™ rated Richard J. Hollander — bring the resources and depth of a large firm to every case, while ensuring each client receives the personal attention their situation demands.

We serve clients throughout Southwest Florida from three conveniently located offices in Naples, Fort Myers, and Port Charlotte. Bankruptcy is not the end of your story — in our experience, it is often the turning point that allows families and business owners to reclaim control of their lives.

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Richard J. Hollander, P.A.
BV® Distinguished™
Edward R. Miller, P.A.
How It Works

Your Path to a Fresh Start

Five straightforward steps — from first call to financial freedom.

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Free Confidential Consultation

Call or contact us online to schedule a private, no-obligation consultation at any of our three Southwest Florida offices. There is no cost and no pressure — just answers.

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Case Evaluation & Strategy

Our attorneys review your full financial picture and explain the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, recommending the path that best protects your interests.

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Filing & Legal Protection

Once you choose to move forward, we handle every aspect of your bankruptcy filing — activating the automatic stay that immediately halts creditor actions.

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Guided Process to Discharge

We stay with you through every step, from court requirements to creditor objections, ensuring your case is handled diligently and resolved correctly.

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Your Fresh Financial Start

With your discharge or reorganization plan in place, you leave debt behind and step forward — with the tools, knowledge, and legal clarity to rebuild.

Our Capabilities

Complete Bankruptcy Solutions Under One Roof

Chapter 7 Debt Relief

Eliminate overwhelming unsecured debt quickly and legally — our attorneys determine if Chapter 7 is your fastest path to financial freedom.

Chapter 13 Restructuring

Keep your home, your car, and your assets while reorganizing debt into a manageable repayment plan tailored to your situation.

Immediate Creditor Relief

The moment your bankruptcy is filed, an automatic stay goes into effect — stopping calls, lawsuits, wage garnishments, and collection actions.

Foreclosure Defense

Facing foreclosure? Bankruptcy can halt the process and give you the time and legal protection needed to keep the home you've worked for.

Personal Attention at Every Step

Our attorneys personally guide you through every filing decision — no hand-offs to paralegals, no generic advice, no feeling like just a case number.

Business Bankruptcy Guidance

When business debt becomes unmanageable, we help owners and entrepreneurs evaluate restructuring or discharge options to protect what matters most.

Client Reviews

What Our Clients Say

"Very knowledgeable attorneys. They explained everything clearly and made a difficult process much more manageable."

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Jason Ross
Verified Client

"Attorney Jeda and her staff handled my chapter 13 bankruptcy case, my house sale, and other motions involved with the case. Each item is handled diligently and quickly. The whole team makes sure they are working in the best interest of the client."

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Brian Kilcoyne
Chapter 13 Client
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy that can eliminate most unsecured debts relatively quickly. Chapter 13 is a reorganization bankruptcy that lets you keep your assets while repaying debts over time through a court-approved plan. Our attorneys will evaluate your income, assets, and goals to determine which chapter gives you the best outcome.

Yes. The moment your bankruptcy petition is filed, an automatic stay goes into effect. This federal court order legally requires creditors to stop all collection calls, letters, lawsuits, wage garnishments, and repossession attempts immediately.

In many cases, yes. Filing bankruptcy can halt a foreclosure in progress and give you the legal breathing room to address your mortgage arrears — particularly through Chapter 13, which allows you to catch up on missed payments over time while keeping your home.

Most clients keep the assets that matter most. Florida bankruptcy law includes exemptions that protect your home equity, vehicle, retirement accounts, and other essential property. Our attorneys will walk you through exactly what is protected in your specific situation.

The best way to find out is through a consultation with one of our attorneys. We review your full financial situation — debts, income, assets, and goals — and give you an honest assessment of whether bankruptcy makes sense and which type would serve you best.

Yes. We handle both consumer and business bankruptcy throughout Southwest Florida. Whether you are an individual overwhelmed by personal debt or a business owner facing insolvency, our attorneys can evaluate your situation and guide you to the most effective legal solution.

We have filed more consumer bankruptcies in Southwest Florida than any other law firm — backed by nearly four decades of focused bankruptcy practice. Our firm's attorneys are peer-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® for legal ability and ethical standards, and every client receives direct attorney attention throughout their case.

Take the First Step

Your Fresh Start Begins With a Free Consultation

No cost. No obligation. Just experienced attorneys giving you honest answers about your options. Call now or fill out the form below.

Naples — Principal Office

5278 Golden Gate Pkwy., Suite 2
Naples, FL 34116

239.775.2000
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Fort Myers

10491 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Suite 259
Ft. Myers FL 33966

239.274.0700
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Port Charlotte

10491 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Suite 259
Ft. Myers FL 33966

941.743.7100
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