Bernhard Law Firm Wins Complete Dismissal of Four Clients in $29.8 Million Judgment-Execution Battle Spanning Multiple States and Federal and State Courts

Bernhard Law Firm secured a complete victory for four clients targeted in a complex Florida proceedings supplementary action arising from nearly $30 million in underlying judgments. After approximately two years of litigation spanning state and federal courts and involving multi-state judgment-enforcement and fraudulent-transfer issues, the firm successfully obtained dismissal with prejudice of all claims against its four clients. The result highlights the importance of aggressive, strategic defense when judgment creditors attempt to pursue third parties in proceedings supplementary.… Read More Bernhard Law Firm Wins Complete Dismissal of Four Clients in $29.8 Million Judgment-Execution Battle Spanning Multiple States and Federal and State Courts

Judgment Execution Strategies in Florida: Recipient Beware

In Florida, judgment creditors have powerful tools to pursue assets transferred by debtors—even after those assets land in the hands of third parties. From proceedings supplementary under § 56.29 to claw-back actions under the Florida Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act (FUFTA), recipients of a debtor’s property may find themselves liable. This article explores key statutory and equitable strategies creditors use to reach assets and what transferees need to know to protect themselves.… Read More Judgment Execution Strategies in Florida: Recipient Beware