West Palm Beach Bankruptcy Division Judges

Learn about the West Palm Beach Bankruptcy Division judges, including their background and experience.
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The West Palm Beach Bankruptcy Division oversees bankruptcy cases in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Honorable Erik P. Kimball and Mindy A. Mora preside over cases in this division.

Erik P. Kimball

The Honorable Judge Erik P. Kimball was appointed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division, in 2008. 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 Kimball earned his law degree from Boston College Law School in 1990. He also received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 1987.

Mindy A. Mora

After receiving a B.B.A. in Finance from George Washington University in 1979, the Honorable Judge Mindy A. Mora obtained a J.D. from New York University in 1982. From 1982 to 2018, she practiced law in the fields of Bankruptcy and Commercial Finance. In 2018, Judge Mora was appointed as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of Florida.

Judge Mora has made significant contributions to the legal profession throughout her career. She was named a Fellow of the American College of Bankruptcy in 2014 in recognition of her expertise in bankruptcy. Additionally, in 2016, she was named a Fellow of the American College of Commercial Finance Attorneys for her achievements in Commercial Finance. Judge Mora has also held leadership positions in various legal organizations, including serving as Chair of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar.

If you’re filing for bankruptcy in the West Palm Beach area, it’s essential to have an experienced bankruptcy attorney to guide you through the process. West Palm Beach bankruptcy attorney Robert Stiberman has extensive experience helping clients navigate the bankruptcy process and can provide the guidance you need.

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