About the South West Florida
Bankruptcy Professional Association
A Little Bit of History...
Back around 2000 a few SW Florida bankruptcy professionals starting meeting at the 341 meeting room (then on First Street) and then the Association was incorporated in July 2002. Roger Waltemyer was the first President with Diane Jensen as the Vice President and Doug Szabo and Jeff Leasure as officers.
They were already having an annual dinner with Judge Paskay before the actual incorporation.
Current SWFLBPA Directors
Jonathan Bierfeld, President
Ryan Really, VP
Christian Haman , Secretary
Jerry McHale, Standing Treasurer
Alexander L. Paskay Professionalism Award
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The award is based on exemplifying the following traits over a period of years: (A) Outstanding effectiveness in the presentation of matters to the Bankruptcy Court;
(B) A reputation for thorough preparation;
(C) Civility and courtesy to opposing counsel;
(D) Appropriate courtroom demeanor;
(E) Ethical conduct and professionalism at the highest level; and
(F) Long-term service to the Bankruptcy Bar
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Past Honorees
2008 Greg Champeau
2009 Jeffrey W. Leasure
2010 Robert L. Vaughn
2011 Brian Zinn
2012 Diane Jensen
2013 Richard Johnston
2014 Gerard A. “Jerry” McHale
2015 Luis Rivera
2016 Stephen R. Leslie
2017 Judge Delano
2018 Robert Tardif
2019 Jon M. Waage
2021 Paula Luce
South West Florida Bankruptcy
Professional Association Members
Below are listing of Attorneys and Professionals that make up the South West Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association, click on name to be transferred to their website
*not all members are listed below, if you are a member and would like your information listed please contact Gwen Hutto
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Attorneys:
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Trustees:
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Gerard A. McHale, Jr. CPA, CH 11 Trustee
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