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Chad T. Van Horn, Esq. is a South Florida business leader and founding partner attorney of Van Horn Law Group, P.A. Through a combination of dedicated philanthropy, spirited entrepreneurship and legal expertise, he applies his resources and network to helping people—whether it's through his board leadership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County, his efforts developing startup ventures that bring jobs to the local economy, or practicing bankruptcy law to provide solutions to economic hardship.
Educational Experience
Mr. Van Horn received a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a concentration in Entrepreneurship and International Business from Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, PA. While at Robert Morris University, Mr. Van Horn had the opportunity to study abroad at the American University of Rome in Rome, Italy. He continued on to Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law center, where he received his Juris Doctorate was named speaker of his graduating class.
Professional Experience
Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Mr. Van Horn is a Florida Attorney who worked with Brown as a cleark from 2007-2009 and became a managing partner from 2009-2012. He has experience in many different areas in the legal field, particularly in the areas of Business and Real Estate Transactions, Commercial and Real Estate Litigation, Loan Modifications, Landlord-Tenant Disputes, and Personal and Corporate Bankruptcy Law.
Bar Admission
Mr. Van Horn is admitted to the Florida Bar and the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
| Chad Thomas Van Horn: | Member at The Van Horn Law Group, P.A. |
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330 North Andrews Ave. Suite 450 (4th Floor) Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Website: | https://www.vanhornlawgroup.com |
| Phone: | 954-765-3166 |
| Fax: | 954-206-0050 |
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Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 Bankruptcy for businesses and individuals as well as help individuals put a plan together to negotiate their debts down to a reasonable payment plan. Whether dealing with the IRS, Student loans, credit cards, or medical debt, I am here to help.
Chapter 7 is a liquidation of debts. This process generally lasts 97 days.
Chapter 13 is a reorganization of debts for individuals in which you will get into a payment plan of either 36 or 60 months paying monthly what you can afford to pay based on a calculation.
I represent individuals and businesses that need to reorganize their debts.
I help people settle their debts with creditors.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sports Management Society | President | 2003 - 2005 |
| Robert Morris University Alumni Association | Member | N/A |
| Nova Southeastern Alumni Association | Member | N/A |
| Habitat for Humanity | Volunteer | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| Big Brother, Big Sisters | Big Brother | N/A |
| American Legion | Member | N/A |
| Avvo.com | Contributor | N/A |
| Bankruptcy Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees | Member | 2011 - 2013 |
| LegalGuru.com | Contributor | 2012 - 2013 |
| Solo and Small Firm Section of Broward Bar | Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| Solo and Small Firm Section of Broward Bar | Member | N/A |
| Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| Legal Aid Service of Broward County | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Big Brother Big Sister | Board of Directors Legal Advisor | 2013 - 1900 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Board Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| BBBS Swing for Kids Sake | Committee Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Big Brother Big Sister | Board of Directors Legal Advisor | N/A |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Board Member | N/A |
| BBBS Swing for Kids Sake | Committee Member | N/A |
| Jeb Bush Florida Classic BeachBash | Committee Member | 2013 - 2015 |
| Bankruptcy Bar Association | Event Sponsor | 2014 - 2014 |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
| Russell E Carlisle Advocacy | Legal Aid Of Broward County | 2020 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| South Florida's Top Rate Lawyers | Legal Leaders | 2014 |
| Superstar Pro Bono Attorney | Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Inc | 2014 |
| AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer Florida Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
| LegalGuru.com Contributor | Bankruptcy Contributor | 2012 |
| Avvo Clients' Choice 2012 | Avvo.com | 2012 |
| Avvo Top Bankruptcy Contributor 2012 | Avvo.com | 2012 |
| Overall Client Rating 5.0 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Lead Counsel Rated Attorney | LawInfo.com | 2011 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| American University of Rome | N/A | 2024 |
| St John's University School of Law | N/A | 2024 |
| American University of Rome | 2024 | |
| St John's University School of Law | 2024 | |
| Robert Morris University | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing | 2005 |
| Robert Morris University | Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Marketing | 2005 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | Juris Doctorate | 2008 |
| Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | Juris Doctorate | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Adversary Case No. 08-01591 | Plaintiff was awarded for amount of damages in a default judgment |
| Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case No. 10-27286 | Plan Confirmed |
| Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case No. 11-11088 | Chapter 11 Plan Confirmed |
| Chapter 11 Case No. 11-10720 | Chapter 11 Plan Confirmed |
| Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case No. 11-39397 | House was saved |
| Chapter 7 Case No. 11-43996 | Clients debt was discharged. |
| Chapter 7 Case No. 11-45650 | Clients debt was discharged. |
| Chapter 7 Case No. 12-11888 | Clients debt was discharged. |
| Chapter 7 Case No. 12-13163 | Clients debt was discharged. |
| Chapter 7 Case No. 12-13211 | Clients debt was discharged. |
| Chapter 7 Case No. 12-13351 | Clients debt was discharged. |
| Chapter 7 Case No. 12-13412 | Clients debt was discharged. |
| Chapter 7 Case No. 12-14208 | Clients debt was discharged. |
| Chapter 7 No. 12-14018 | Client received discharge in Chapter 7 proceeding. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 64500 | 2009 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Newsletter | Bankruptcy Law Newsletter | 2010 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County Bar Association | Bankruptcy and Family Law | 2015 |
| Community News and Review | Bankruptcy and Debt Options | 2013 |
| Solo and Small Firm Section of Broward Bar | Bankruptcy, Foreclosure and Student Loan Debt | 2012 |
| Radio Appereances | Debt Options | 2011 |
| Justice Hour | Bankruptcy | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| VP of Marketing | Millennium Financial Group | 2005 - 2007 |
| VP of Marketing | Millennium Financial Group | 2005 - 2007 |
| Realtor | Oasis Realty Group | 2006 - 2009 |
| Realtor | Oasis Realty Group | 2006 - 2009 |
| Partner | Brown, Van Horn P.A. | 2009 - 2012 |
| Partner | Brown, Van Horn P.A. | 2009 - 2012 |
| Founding Partner | Van Horn Law Group | 2012 - 1900 |
| Founding Partner | Van Horn Law Group | N/A |
