Aaron Abraham Wernick
Boca Raton, FL
Licensed for 21 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English
About
Aaron Wernick is a leading Florida bankruptcy practitioner who specializes primarily in Chapter 11 debtor representation. He has successfully confirmed over 95% of his Chapter 11 reorganizations, greatly exceeding the national average of 14%[1].Mr. Wernick is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification, where he also serves on its board of directors. He is licensed to practice in all Federal courts in Florida, as well as the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, Mr. Wernick is licensed to practice law in California and Wisconsin and is admitted to the Federal courts in California.Mr. Wernick has profound experience and success in complex restructuring, insolvency, and bankruptcy cases. Aaron has been extensively quoted in the Wall Street Journal as well as in local news sources on bankruptcy matters. He has also served on various moderating panels, with the most recent at the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees on the subject of secured transactions and the UCC. Aaron is rated as a Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters and has a 10/10 rating on Avvo.Mr. Wernick attended the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 1994, magna cum laude. After graduation, he was on the faculty at Fudan University in Shanghai, China for a year, having previously studied Mandarin for four years. Subsequently, he attended the University of Wisconsin Law School, graduating with a J.D. in 1999. In law school, he acted as a teaching assistant, conducting classes for law students visiting from various Asian countries. Mr. Wernick then worked for a private equity group, specializing in the acquisition of distressed assets, where he discovered his passion for the bankruptcy world. After acting as a plaintiff’s lawyer in a FINRA arbitration, where the brokerage firm filed Chapter 11, Aaron was hooked on the Chapter 11 process. From there on, he specialized in Chapter 11 practice, representing companies as well as individuals with assets to protect and debts to restructure.
Practices Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English
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Reviews
As a result of IRS levies and a wage garnishment, when I arrived at Aaron Wernick’s office in January 2016, I had a meager $42 in the bank and a disposable monthly income of $1,500 per month (the legal maximum per IRS formulas/rules). The IRS and I were in a 5 year intense and unresolved 7 figure tax dispute. My accountant of 30 years could not get the matter resolved. The IRS wage garnishment forced me to file a Chapter 11 in order to once again access my income and to clean up a financial mess. My background is accounting and financial services, yet I managed to screw things up - embarrassing. I also was a frequent consumer of legal services - both as a plaintiff and a defendant. I knew the key to a successful outcome would be to find the best attorney, within the best firm in the Southern District of Florida - an attorney who specializes in representing individual debtors, not large creditors…an attorney who is respected and trusted by the local judges in the Court hearing my case…an attorney who graduated from top shelf schools…an attorney with extensive knowledge, training and in court experience…an attorney who would listen to my concerns, returns phone calls and respond to email communications on a timely basis….an attorney who has answers when challenged by his client…an attorney who cares about not just his case filed, but about the individuals and families involved in the very complex Chapter 11 legal process…. That attorney in Southern District of Florida is Aaron Wernick Guess how I knew Aaron was the best before I even met with him? I had a 2 hour meeting with 4 managers on the 44th floor of a top shelf Miami accounting firm (100 plus CPA’s) explaining my circumstances. At the end of the meeting one of the partners said: “We would love to represent you, but some of our big clients (creditors) would be very upset - you appear to owe them considerable sums of money. We are conflicted!” I thanked them for their time and then asked if they knew of a good individual debtor’s attorney. They replied: “Well we almost always win our cases, but there is this guy named Aaron Wernick with Furr & Cohen up in Boca Raton that is pretty good.” Pretty good?!!...That’s all I needed to hear! Aaron and I worked together every week for 2 years on my case. He did a beyond outstanding job. Aaron definitely has all the positive characteristics outlined in the other reviews on this website. (I read them all). I would like to add what I believe to be one of Aaron’s best qualities (among many) is his ability to put himself into the other person’s shoes in a negotiation. By listening to and finding out what creates a win for the other side, Aaron manages client expectations and structures a reasonable win for both sides. Suggestion: Rather than asking a buddy who knows a lawyer (one who likely does not specialize in Chapter 11 filings), or performing endless google searches trying to find one, why not re-read what you just read and call Aaron Wernick!
I’ve hired Aaron on multiple cases . We handle various loans nationwide and he is our go to lawyer . He is quick to respond , creative and efficient. Our cases are typically very complex and require an amount of knowledge most bk lawyers we’ve interviewed don’t have . He understands the nuances of complex cases and excutes settlements effectively.
I worked with my investors for over a year in an attempt to collect from a party domiciled in FL but residing out of country. Upon hiring Attorney Wernick, it was clear that he had a command of FL bankruptcy, collection, and asset securitization laws. Couple with his negotiation skills, he was able to resolve our dispute with the defendant/guarantor and negotiate a settlement that was agreeable to my investors/plaintiff. I enthusiastically endorse Attorney Wernick and his staff. I wish I had hired Mr. Wernick much sooner!
Aaron has been very professional and sensitive to all matters related to bankruptcy. He was able to give us insights that we would not have known and took the fear out of something that previously we would have never considered. A true quarterback for those in need a strong presence in their corner. Thank you
Working with Aaron and his team during a time that is often very difficult, they made us feel at peace. He was always available and there with the answers, we needed to hear. He genuinely cares about his clients and his actions backed that up. We never felt like just a number he made us feel that he was in it with us. I could not imagine going through this process with any other attorney. Very professional, exceptional knowledge, and a very caring group they are. We would HIGHLY recommend Aaron and his team to anyone needing an OUTSTANDING law firm. Thank you again Aaron.
After over a year of being unsuccessful with our previous attorney, I hired Aaron, and within weeks, he had helped us finalize the return of our investment funds, and some interest to go along with that. I would not hesitate in using his services again (hopefully that need does not arise!), and I would most definitely recommend him to others.
Aaron Wernick represented our company in a Ch 11 restructuring and having never been through one before, we were very intimidated. Aaron handled it all for us from beginning to end and explained everything to us along the way which helped us understand exactly what was happening and why. In the end, he negotiated an amazing deal the eliminated 95% of our debt. We would highly recommend him to anyone considering filing either chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Mr Warnick is an exceptional attorney, very thorough and compassionate. Extremely client focused and detailed . He handled our case with great professionalism and got us the results we were looking for ! Highly recommended him .
Aaron was very helpful and dedicated to my case. Very good communicator and always kept me informed of the status of my case. I would HIGHLY recommend Attorney Aaron Wernick and his awesome paralegal Coleen C. Workinger, CLA. Great Team!
Aaron is the best attorney I have ever worked with. Period. I was involved in a complicated case that was both emotionally and financially draining. Aaron helped me through the most difficult period in my life, and I ended up in a situation much better than expected. I am very grateful for his service. Aaron is a very insightful and experienced attorney with lots court experience. It’s easy to see the judges and other attorneys respect his opinions immensely. He can grasp the key points of a case quickly and take swift actions to deliver results. Aaron also has great customer service. He is an excellent listener and always has the patience to listen to my side of the facts and make sure he understands my needs and feelings completely. He has great communication skills that bring all sides together and reach settlement quickly. Aaron is my go-to person whenever I have legal questions, even though I know his specialty is in bankruptcy law. I know he will guide me in the right direction and help me in whichever way he can. As a business person, I feel lucky to have such an attorney at my side at all times. I recommend Aaron to anyone who is looking for an attorney. Last but not least, Aaron’s fees are very reasonable! I have worked with much less competent attorneys that charge higher fees. Aaron’s service is worth every penny he charges.
As a result of IRS levies and a wage garnishment, when I arrived at Aaron Wernick’s office in January 2016, I had a meager $42 in the bank and a disposable monthly income of $1,500 per month (the legal maximum per IRS formulas/rules). The IRS and I were in a 5 year intense and unresolved 7 figure tax dispute. My accountant of 30 years could not get the matter resolved. The IRS wage garnishment forced me to file a Chapter 11 in order to once again access my income and to clean up a financial mess. My background is accounting and financial services, yet I managed to screw things up - embarrassing. I also was a frequent consumer of legal services - both as a plaintiff and a defendant. I knew the key to a successful outcome would be to find the best attorney, within the best firm in the Southern District of Florida - an attorney who specializes in representing individual debtors, not large creditors…an attorney who is respected and trusted by the local judges in the Court hearing my case…an attorney who graduated from top shelf schools…an attorney with extensive knowledge, training and in court experience…an attorney who would listen to my concerns, returns phone calls and respond to email communications on a timely basis….an attorney who has answers when challenged by his client…an attorney who cares about not just his case filed, but about the individuals and families involved in the very complex Chapter 11 legal process…. That attorney in Southern District of Florida is Aaron Wernick Guess how I knew Aaron was the best before I even met with him? I had a 2 hour meeting with 4 managers on the 44th floor of a top shelf Miami accounting firm (100 plus CPA’s) explaining my circumstances. At the end of the meeting one of the partners said: “We would love to represent you, but some of our big clients (creditors) would be very upset - you appear to owe them considerable sums of money. We are conflicted!” I thanked them for their time and then asked if they knew of a good individual debtor’s attorney. They replied: “Well we almost always win our cases, but there is this guy named Aaron Wernick with Furr & Cohen up in Boca Raton that is pretty good.” Pretty good?!!...That’s all I needed to hear! Aaron and I worked together every week for 2 years on my case. He did a beyond outstanding job. Aaron definitely has all the positive characteristics outlined in the other reviews on this website. (I read them all). I would like to add what I believe to be one of Aaron’s best qualities (among many) is his ability to put himself into the other person’s shoes in a negotiation. By listening to and finding out what creates a win for the other side, Aaron manages client expectations and structures a reasonable win for both sides. Suggestion: Rather than asking a buddy who knows a lawyer (one who likely does not specialize in Chapter 11 filings), or performing endless google searches trying to find one, why not re-read what you just read and call Aaron Wernick!
I’ve hired Aaron on multiple cases . We handle various loans nationwide and he is our go to lawyer . He is quick to respond , creative and efficient. Our cases are typically very complex and require an amount of knowledge most bk lawyers we’ve interviewed don’t have . He understands the nuances of complex cases and excutes settlements effectively.
I worked with my investors for over a year in an attempt to collect from a party domiciled in FL but residing out of country. Upon hiring Attorney Wernick, it was clear that he had a command of FL bankruptcy, collection, and asset securitization laws. Couple with his negotiation skills, he was able to resolve our dispute with the defendant/guarantor and negotiate a settlement that was agreeable to my investors/plaintiff. I enthusiastically endorse Attorney Wernick and his staff. I wish I had hired Mr. Wernick much sooner!
Aaron has been very professional and sensitive to all matters related to bankruptcy. He was able to give us insights that we would not have known and took the fear out of something that previously we would have never considered. A true quarterback for those in need a strong presence in their corner. Thank you
Working with Aaron and his team during a time that is often very difficult, they made us feel at peace. He was always available and there with the answers, we needed to hear. He genuinely cares about his clients and his actions backed that up. We never felt like just a number he made us feel that he was in it with us. I could not imagine going through this process with any other attorney. Very professional, exceptional knowledge, and a very caring group they are. We would HIGHLY recommend Aaron and his team to anyone needing an OUTSTANDING law firm. Thank you again Aaron.
After over a year of being unsuccessful with our previous attorney, I hired Aaron, and within weeks, he had helped us finalize the return of our investment funds, and some interest to go along with that. I would not hesitate in using his services again (hopefully that need does not arise!), and I would most definitely recommend him to others.
Aaron Wernick represented our company in a Ch 11 restructuring and having never been through one before, we were very intimidated. Aaron handled it all for us from beginning to end and explained everything to us along the way which helped us understand exactly what was happening and why. In the end, he negotiated an amazing deal the eliminated 95% of our debt. We would highly recommend him to anyone considering filing either chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Mr Warnick is an exceptional attorney, very thorough and compassionate. Extremely client focused and detailed . He handled our case with great professionalism and got us the results we were looking for ! Highly recommended him .
Aaron was very helpful and dedicated to my case. Very good communicator and always kept me informed of the status of my case. I would HIGHLY recommend Attorney Aaron Wernick and his awesome paralegal Coleen C. Workinger, CLA. Great Team!
Aaron is the best attorney I have ever worked with. Period. I was involved in a complicated case that was both emotionally and financially draining. Aaron helped me through the most difficult period in my life, and I ended up in a situation much better than expected. I am very grateful for his service. Aaron is a very insightful and experienced attorney with lots court experience. It’s easy to see the judges and other attorneys respect his opinions immensely. He can grasp the key points of a case quickly and take swift actions to deliver results. Aaron also has great customer service. He is an excellent listener and always has the patience to listen to my side of the facts and make sure he understands my needs and feelings completely. He has great communication skills that bring all sides together and reach settlement quickly. Aaron is my go-to person whenever I have legal questions, even though I know his specialty is in bankruptcy law. I know he will guide me in the right direction and help me in whichever way he can. As a business person, I feel lucky to have such an attorney at my side at all times. I recommend Aaron to anyone who is looking for an attorney. Last but not least, Aaron’s fees are very reasonable! I have worked with much less competent attorneys that charge higher fees. Aaron’s service is worth every penny he charges.