Meet the Founder

Zach Shelomith Built This Firm on One Principle: Do the Hard Work Others Won't

Board Certified in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Zach is one of the most respected bankruptcy attorneys in South Florida. He founded Shelomith Law to help individuals and businesses navigate their toughest financial moments with clarity, strategy, and relentless advocacy.

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A Career Built on Complex Cases and Clear Answers

Zach Shelomith is among only a handful of attorneys in the country Board Certified in both Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. That dual expertise means he sees the full picture, whether he's helping an individual get a fresh start or guiding a company through a multi-million dollar restructuring.



He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1997, where he received the American Bankruptcy Journal Prize. Before founding Shelomith Law, he served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable A. Jay Cristol, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Emeritus for the Southern District of Florida, and was a founding shareholder at his previous firm.

Zach has spent over 25 years handling the cases other attorneys turn away. His reputation for taking on unconventional and complex matters has made him a go-to referral for law firms across South Florida.

Bar Admissions

Board Certifications

Recognized by the Industry's Most Respected Organizations

How Zach's Approach Shapes the Firm

Shelomith Law isn't a volume practice. Zach built this firm around the belief that every client deserves direct access to experienced attorneys, honest answers about their options, and a strategy tailored to their specific situation.

That means no hand-offs to junior staff. No generic advice. No sugarcoating.

Whether you're an individual facing overwhelming debt or a business owner weighing restructuring options, you'll work with attorneys who understand the stakes and fight for the best possible outcome.

An Influential Voice in Bankruptcy Law

Zach is a frequent speaker and writer on bankruptcy law. He served as Past President of the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida and continues to shape the profession through education, publishing, and industry leadership.

Publications

Co-author, Individual Chapter 11 (American Bankruptcy Institute). Recognized at the 2019 National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges Publication Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC.
Co-author, article in CLLA Commercial Law World magazine
Author, article in Latin Biz Today on closing businesses
Quoted in Bloomberg Law, Daily Business Review, and other publications

Speaking Engagements

American Bankruptcy Institute Caribbean Insolvency Symposium
University of Miami School of Law Annual Bankruptcy Skills Workshop
Commercial Law League of America Convention
Broward County Bar Association Bench & Bar Convention
Dade Legal Aid Consumer Bankruptcy Seminar

Zach Doesn't Do It Alone

Shelomith Law is a team of experienced attorneys and dedicated staff who share Zach's commitment to clients. Meet the people who will support you through every step of the process.

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