Daniel N. Gonzalez. Partner.

. Overview. About Daniel N. Gonzalez Daniel N. Gonzalez, a partner with Meland Budwick, P.A., concentrates his practice on complex litigation, insolvency matters, financial restructuring and reorganization, creditors’ rights, bankruptcy related litigation, bankruptcy trustee/fiduciary representation, and asset transactions in liquidation proceedings (representing both purchasers and sellers).  In addition, Dan acts as outside general counsel to companies and high net worth individuals with respect to their litigation and transactional matters. Since 2016, Dan has been recognized in Chambers USA. Dan is commended for his pragmatic approach and analytical abilities. Chambers USA sources describe Dan as “bright, finds solutions and can navigate through complicated cases.” As noted in Chambers USA, Dan enjoys a growing reputation for his practice in commercial restructuring, bankruptcy litigation, as well as creditors’ rights and distressed M&A. . Education University of Florida College of Law, J.D., 2002 Book Award: Federal Courts Boston College, B.A., 1999 Recipient: William Simon Scholarship   Memberships Member, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “I” President, Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida, 2012-2013 Miami Chair, Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida, Pro Bono Committee, 2008-2010 Member, Cuban American Bar Association Co-Chair, University of Miami Bankruptcy Skills Workshop Member, Dade County Bar Association Member, Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA)   Awards/Rankings The Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2025 Ranked, Chambers and Partners USA, Bankruptcy/Restructuring, 2015-2024 Ranked, Chambers and Partners USA, Bankruptcy Litigation, 2022-2024 Daily Business Review, “40 Under 40” Rising Stars, 2014 South Florida Legal Guide Florida Super Lawyers, 2016-2024 South Florida Legal Elite Recipient of the 2008 Put Something Back Pro Bono Service Award for bankruptcy   Publications Co-author: “The New Bankruptcy Acts impact on Asset Protection Planning,” National Business Institute, Inc., 2005 Co-author and presenter: “Enforcing Creditors’ Rights After the New Bankruptcy Law in Florida,” Lorman Education Services, Inc., 2006   Bar Admissions Florida Southern District of Florida Middle District of Florida   Languages English Spanish   Clerkships/Internships Clerk for the Honorable Gisela Cardonne-Ely, 11th Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, 2000 Summer Honors Program, Securities and Exchange Commission (Enforcement Division), 2001   Public Speaking Moderator – View from the Bench Panel, 2013 University of Miami Bankruptcy Skills Workshop Moderator – View from the Bench Panel, 2013 Dade County Bar Association/Put Something Back Bankruptcy Seminar   . Office Number. 305.358.6363. Fax number. 305.358.1221 . Email. dgonzalez@melandbudwick.com Representative Matters. Bankruptcy. Represented Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee of All Star Mortgage Financial. The representation included selling real property pursuant to Section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, and prosecuting claims against third parties, including claims for the avoidance of transfers, professional malpractice, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.. Bankruptcy. Represent numerous Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees in corporate and individual Ch. 7 cases. Routinely advise trustees in the connection with the sale of estate assets pursuant to Section 363, prosecution of avoidance claims and prosecution of Section 727 actions.. Bankruptcy. Representation of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee of a liquor store. This case required operating the business for a limited period of time while in Chapter 7, and the 363 sale of the liquor license owned by the debtor.. Bankruptcy. Representation of a leading international fruit company in the Chapter 7 bankruptcy case of an individual debtor. . Bankruptcy. Representation of a secured creditor in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed in the Southern Ditrict of Florida concerning a tract of land located in Brooklyn, New York. MRB filed and prosecuted a motion to dismiss the Chapter 11 case, which ultimately led to the debtor dismissing its Chapter 11 case.. Bankruptcy. Representation of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee in the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing of a high profile Miami developer. After the filing of a complex lawsuit and the recordation of a lis pendens against numerous properties located in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the Debtor waived his right to a Chapter 7 discharge and settled certain transfers with the bankruptcy estate for $1.1 million.. Bankruptcy, Restructuring. In re Sundale and Kendall Hotel & Suites - Represented the debtors, who owned a large tract of real estate with an operating hotel, in their Chapter 11 proceedings. The debtors confirmed a Chapter 11 plan of reorganzation.. Bankruptcy and Restructuring, Commercial Litigation, Financial Fraud. Representation of the Chapter 7 Trustee and Michael Budwick served as the receiver appointed by the United States District Court in a $19 million Ponzi scheme case perpetrated by Thomas Abrams. Brought a variety of litigation claims and reached a multi-million dollar settlement of an aiding and abetting claim against Fidelity Federal Bank & Trust, N.A.. Commercial Litigation. Representation of the assignee, pursuant to Chapter 727 of the Florida Statutes, of a company in the business of distributing recording devices throughout Central and South America.. Commercial Litigation and Restructuring. Represented group of guarantors of a $19.6 million credit facility collateralized by real estate, and negotiated a settlement that included a discount payment to release the guarantors and a release of the lender's mortgage lien on the real estate at issue.. Commercial Litigation. Representation of the principal of a large South Florida based company accused of breach of fiduciary duty and negligence by the company's creditors. Vision Development Group, LLC - representation of the developer of a large condominium conversion project and its principal member in connection with litigation and a workout with the senior secured lender, Corus Bank, and various mezzanine lenders.. Real Estate. Representation of developers in Sarasota, Florida in its sale of 100+ developed lots in a planned development community.. Real Estate. Representation of family run company in its acquisition of various parcels of land on the Miami River.. Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy and Restructuring. Represented Hyperion Partners in connection with acquisition of loan encumbering the Onyx Condominium project, related litigation and bankruptcy to gain control of project, modification of condominium documents and end sale of balance of acquired condominium units.. Trial Practice. Represented Kenneth A. Welt, as the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee for the estate of Ali Reza Zargaran in a trial in the District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Successful avoided the transfer of Texas property to and deemed the property in Texas an asset of the Chapter 7 bankruptcy estate.. Commercial Litigation. Represented a leading real estate brokerage firm in its claims for malpractice, fraud, and breach of fiduciary duty against separate accounting firms and individual accountants. The matter resolved presuit for a confidential amount paid to our client.. Bankruptcy. Representation of a Chinese steel conglomerate in the bankruptcy case of the Plantation Fashion Mall. Successfully secured client’s position as the largest creditor in the case, and obtained a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee ensuring it received over 90% of the funds distributed by the bankruptcy trustee. The amount at issue was in excess of $100MM.. News. 13 Meland Budwick Attorneys Listed in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. August 15, 2024. Five Meland Budwick Attorneys Named 2024 Florida Super Lawyers. June 24, 2024. Meland Budwick, P.A. Recognized in the 2024 Edition of Chambers USA. June 6, 2024. 12 Meland Budwick Attorneys Listed in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. August 17, 2023. Five Meland Budwick Attorneys Named 2023 Florida Super Lawyers. June 26, 2023. 2023 Chambers USA Guide Ranks Meland Budwick Across Key Practice Areas. June 1, 2023. 2022 Chambers USA Guide Ranks Meland Budwick Across Key Practice Areas. June 1, 2022. Meland Budwick, P.A. and four partners recognized in 2021 Chambers USA Guide. May 20, 2021. Lender wins bids for 17 Metronomic properties in Miami. March 26, 2021. 2020 Chambers USA Guide Ranks Five Meland Budwick, P.A. Attorneys, and Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, Bankruptcy/Restructuring Practices. May 7, 2020. 2019 Chambers USA Guide Ranks Meland Budwick, P.A. And It's Attorneys In Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Commercial Litigation. May 2, 2019. Attorneys for Embattled Chinese Businessman Speak on Fashion Mall Settlement. September 13, 2018. Four Meland Budwick, P.A. Attorneys, and Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice Listed in 2016 Chambers USA Guide. April 5, 2018. Meland Budwick, P.A. Elevates Daniel N. Gonzalez To Partner. April 5, 2018. Meland Budwick, P.A. Attorney Daniel N. Gonzalez Named President Of Bankruptcy Bar Association Of The Southern District Of Florida. April 5, 2018. The buyers of six key lots in West Grove aren’t so mysterious after all. November 10, 2017. Bruce Berkowitz and billionaire W.R. Berkley buy Coconut Grove site. November 9, 2017. Billionaire, fund manager buy Coconut Grove properties out of bankruptcy. November 9, 2017. Revealed: Buyers of 6 Coconut Grove Properties in Bankruptcy Sale. November 8, 2017. Law grad duo fights financial fraud on ‘American Greed’. April 1, 2015. Meland Budwick, P. A. Attorneys Featured On CNBC’s American Greed Episode About Ponzi Schemer Claudio Osorio. February 27, 2015. Daniel N. Gonzalez Honored by the Daily Business Review as a 2014 ’40 Under 40′ Rising Star. September 17, 2014. Mover’s Spotlight. January 27, 2014. MRB. Contact us, Our attorneys, careers. About. Firm overview, Our Values, Community involvement, Representative matters. Pracrtice. Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Receiverships and Assignments, Bankruptcy and Restructuring. In the News, Announcements, Film Videos. 2018 Meland, Russin, Budwick. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.