Marc P. Barmat

I always keep in mind how to provide the best financial benefit to my clients, helping them to retain as many assets as possible and move forward with their lives or businesses.

Overview

A unique perspective. A Partner in the firm, Marc P. Barmat focuses his practice on bankruptcy, primarily Chapter 7. He offers his clients the benefit of a unique perspective: that of a lawyer who represents all parties involved in a bankruptcy, and also that of a lawyer who serves as a bankruptcy trustee. His in-depth knowledge of how bankruptcy works, and the respect he has earned from judges and peers, enable him to negotiate settlements more effectively and efficiently. Marc understands what is at risk when clients file for bankruptcy, and works to help them retain as many of their assets as possible.

Efficient problem-solving. . With his background and education, Marc is able to guide clients through the complicated and often unfamiliar bankruptcy process. He can provide solutions to individuals and businesses facing difficult financial circumstances as well as defend those targeted by bankruptcy trustees seeking to recover alleged preferential or fraudulent transfers. Marc also initiates and defends discharge and dischargeability adversary proceedings. In all that he does, Marc keeps his clients’ interests at the forefront and strives to resolve the most complex matters in the most financially beneficial manner possible.

Committed to community and the profession. Professionally active, Marc sits on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees and regularly serves as a contributing author on bankruptcy matters for the monthly newsletter of the Palm Beach County Bar Association. Marc served on the Board of Directors for the South Palm Beach County Bar Association, is involved in numerous professional associations and provides pro bono legal services to various community organizations.

Published Works

Bank Accounts and Tenancy By the Entirety

Bare Legal Title and Resulting Trusts

Claims Trading and Equitable Subordination

Converting From a Chapter 7 to a Chapter 13 is Not an Absolute Right!

Debtors Who Relocate From Florida Are Eligible for Federal Exemptions

Defining “Defalcation” in the Context of Dischargeability

Discharging Income Tax Debt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Private Employers Can Discriminate Against Debtors When Hiring

Eleventh Circuit Decides Ponzi Scheme Case

Conceal an Equitable Interest . . . Lose Your Discharge

Supreme Court Decides Exemption Case

Exemption of Non Head of Family Wages

Florida Supreme Court Rules Homestead Cannot Be Waived

Revocation of a Bankruptcy Discharge

The Madoff Fraud And The Role of SIPC

State Held in Contempt for Attempting to Collect Past-Due Child Support

Dischargeability of Liability for Co-Obligors of Student Loans

Too Much Charity?

Discharging Income Tax Debt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, What is Considered Willful Evasion?

Dischargeability of Debt for “Willful and Malicious Injury”

A Remainder Interest in Property Can Qualify as Homestead Exempt

Inherited IRAs Qualify as Exempt

Debtor’s Interest in Intervivos Trust Ruled Not Property of the Bankruptcy Estate

Judicial Estoppel

File Your Claims on Time: When Excusable Neglect is Not Enough

Ponzi Schemes: Let the Investor Beware!

Post-Petition Appreciation of Asset Value

Areas of Practice

Bar Admissions

Education

Professional Associations and Memberships

National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
Palm Beach County Bar Association
South Palm Beach County Bar Association, (Board of Directors, former)
South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee
Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida
The Florida Bar, Business Law Section
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, (Former)
American Bar Association bar & Court Admissions