Fort Lauderdale Bankruptcy Division Judges: Scott M. Grossman and Peter D. Russin

Learn about the Fort Lauderdale Bankruptcy Division judges, Scott M. Grossman and Peter D. Russin, including their background and experience.
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The Fort Lauderdale Bankruptcy Division oversees bankruptcy cases in Broward County, Florida. The Honorable Scott M. Grossman and Peter D. Russin preside over cases in this division.

Scott M. Grossman

The Honorable Judge Scott M. Grossman was appointed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida in 2019 and where he serves as a bankruptcy judge in the Fort Lauderdale Division of the Court. His courtroom is at the United States Courthouse, 299 E. Broward Blvd., Room 308, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, while his chambers are in Room 306.

Judge Grossman earned his law degree from George Washington University Law School in 1999 and a Masters of Accounting from the University of Florida in 1996. He also graduated with honors from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1996.

Peter D. Russin

The Honorable Judge Peter D. Russin was appointed a United States Bankruptcy Judge by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals on August 14, 2020. His courtroom is at the United States Courthouse, 299 E. Broward Blvd., Room 301, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, while his chambers are in Room 303.

Judge Russin earned his law degree from George Washington University Law School (J.D. 1988) and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University (B.A., 1985).  Judge Russin is also a past president of the Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida.

If you’re filing for bankruptcy in the Fort Lauderdale area, it’s essential to have an experienced bankruptcy attorney on your side to guide you through the process. Fort Lauderdale bankruptcy attorney Robert Stiberman has extensive experience helping clients navigate the bankruptcy process and can provide the guidance you need. To learn more, visit his website at https://stibermanlaw.com/bankruptcy-attorney-fort-lauderdale/.

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