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Al Gomez is a seasoned attorney and partner at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP, based in the Tampa office. With over three decades of experience in bankruptcy law, insolvency, and creditor/debtor matters, Al is a trusted advisor to businesses and individuals navigating financial challenges. His practice spans commercial and corporate bankruptcy, with additional expertise in consumer-related cases, representing debtors, creditors, trustees, assignees, and receivers in complex financial matters.

Al is known for his ability to craft tailored solutions for clients, ranging from family-owned businesses to larger enterprises facing financial setbacks. He helps restructure and revitalize struggling businesses through strategic financial guidance and legal insight, delivering practical, results-driven outcomes.

Al Gomez specializes in guiding clients through complex financial and legal challenges, including:

  • Bankruptcy & Reorganization
    • Chapter 11 Proceedings
  • Insolvency-Related Representation
    • Receiverships
    • Article 9 Sales
    • Compositions & Workouts
  • Creditor’s Rights
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Exemption Analysis & Asset Protection

With extensive experience in financial restructuring and asset protection, Al delivers strategic solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Recognition and Distinctions 

  • AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the highest level of professional excellence.
  • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law.
  • Recognized as one of Florida’s “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend Magazine.
  • Selected as a Florida “Super Lawyer” and featured in The Wall Street Journal as one of Florida’s “Top Attorneys.”

Professional Affiliations & Community Involvement 

  • Hillsborough County Bar Association
    • Former President of the Hillsborough County Bar Foundation 2023 –  2024
  • Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association
  • Former member of the Federal Bar Association
  • American Bankruptcy Institute
  • Former member of the Consumer Protection Law Committee
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay (Former Board Member)
  • Board Member, Hillsborough County Bar Foundation Board of Trustees, 2013 – current
  • Former Board Member, St. Michael’s Legal Center
  • Former Advisory Board member Christ the King Catholic school

Education 

  • University of Florida, B.A., – 1985
    • Recipient of the Theta Chi Academic Excellence Award
  • Stetson University College of Law, J.D.,1988
    • Stetson Law Review

Admitted to Practice

  • The Florida Bar (1989)
  • S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1989)
  • S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1990)
  • S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2011)

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