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A unique perspective. A Partner at Furr & Cohen, Marc Barmat focuses his practice on bankruptcy. 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 dischargability adversary proceedings. In all that he does, Marc keeps his clients 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.
| Marc Philip Barmat: | Member at The Furr Cohen |
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2255 Glades Rd Ste 301E Boca Raton, FL 33431-7379 |
| Website: | http://www.furrcohen.com |
| Offices: |
Furr Cohen
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court | Member, Team Leader | 2005 - 2010 |
| South Palm Beach County Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2007 - 2012 |
| National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees | Board of Directors | N/A |
| National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees | Board of Directors | 2015 - 1900 |
| National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Editor | California Western School of Law, International Law Journal | 1993 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1990 |
| Pennsylvania State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1990 |
| California Western School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| California Western School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 1994 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 22365 | Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Bank Accounts and Tenancy By the Entirety | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | A Debtor’s Ability to Pay Creditors May be Considered in a 707(b)(3)(B) Abuse Analysis | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Bare Legal Title and Resulting Trusts | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | File Your Claims on Time: When Excusable Neglect is Not Enough | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Judicial Estoppel | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Debtor’s Interest in Intervivos Trust Ruled Not Property of the Bankruptcy Estate | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Inherited IRAs Qualify as Exempt | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | A Remainder Interest in Property Can Qualify as Homestead Exempt | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Exemption of Non Head of Family Wages | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Discharging Income Tax Debt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Which Exemptions Apply? | 2015 |
| American Bankruptcy Trustee Journal | The A.B.C.'s of Hiring Counsel | 2015 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Chapter 7 Trustee’s Ability to Surcharge Exempt Assets | 2012 |
| Palm Beach County Bar Association Bulletin | Striping Off Wholly Unsecured Mortgages in Chapter 7 | 2012 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami Bankruptcy Skills Workshop | Chapter 7 Trustee's Perspective | 2015 |
| National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees | Recovering Assets From Ponzi Schemes | 2008 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Seiden, Alder, Matthewman & Bloch | 1998 - 2002 |
| Associate | Seiden, Alder, Matthewman & Bloch | 1998 - 2002 |
| Partner | Furr & Cohen, P.A. | N/A |
| Partner | Furr & Cohen, P.A. | 2002 - 1900 |
| Partner | Furr & Cohen, P.A. | N/A |
