Jonathan A. Semach - a Tampa, Florida (FL) Bankruptcy Lawyer

Tampa Bankruptcy Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Bankruptcy 75%
Debtor/Creditor Rights 25%

Litigation: 95%

Attorney Information

Overview

Mr. Semach was born in Ohio but has lived in Florida for more than thirty‑five years. Mr. Semach attended college at the University of Florida majoring in Classical Studies and minoring in History. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude, in 2005. Mr. Semach then attended law school at the University of Florida, where he received his Juris Doctor, cum laude, in 2008. Since graduating from law school, Mr. Semach has practiced almost exclusively in the areas of bankruptcy and debtor/creditor rights. Over the years, Mr. Semach has represented a wide variety of debtors and creditors ranging from working-class families to large national trucking companies. Due to his diverse client base, Mr. Semach is frequently asked to speak at various seminars concerning bankruptcy law. When not working, Mr. Semach spends much of his free time volunteering as an adult leader with Cub Scout Pack 10 and Scouting America Troop 10 in Dunedin.

Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

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Honors

Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2017 - 2018
Invitee to the 2024 Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference, 2024
Book Award for Property Law, 2006
Eagle Scout, 1997

Other Sources of Feedback About Jonathan A. Semach

Included on the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list

Past Lists

2017 Florida Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2008
  J.D.
  Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 2005
  B.A.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: Classical Studies
  Minor: History

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

Eighth Judicial Circuit - Family Law Division, Law School Clerk, 2006

Languages

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English
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Classes and Seminars

A Refresher on Tricks and Traps of MORs, QORs, etc, Judge McEwen's Mentoring Program, 2019
Subchapter V -- Small Business Reorganization, Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association, 2022
Understanding Proofs of Claim and Claims Allowance, 2023 ABI Paskay Seminar, 2023
Effective Motion Practice in Bankruptcy Court, 2025 ABI Paskay Seminar, 2025

Pro Bono Activities

Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program, 2013 - Present

Representative Clients

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Multi state regional trucking company
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Mom-and-pop HVAC contractor
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Family with home in foreclosure
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Small business owner with business guarantees

Individual being pursued on $100+ million judgment

Representative Cases

Fernandez v. IRS
- Citation: 643 B.R. 490 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2022)
- Court: M.D. of Florida Bankruptcy
In re Speedway Auto Salerrs 27, LLC
- Citation: 2024 Bankr. LEXIS 1667 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2024)
- Court: M.D. of Floirda Bankruptcy
Jeffery L. Miller Invs., Inc.
- Citation: 610 B.R. 692 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2019)
- Court: M.D. of Florida Bankruptcy
In re Go-Go's Greek Grille, LLC
- Citation: 617 B.R. 394 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2020)
- Court: M.D. of Florida Bankruptcy

Bar Admissions

Florida, 2008

Other Affiliations

Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar, 2009 - Present (Member)
American Bankruptcy Institute, 2010 - Present (Member)
District-Wide Steering Committee, 2020 - 2021 (Member)
Ad Ho Committee on Chapter 13 Procedures, 2023 (Member)

Fraternities and Sororities

Lambda Chi Alpha
Eta Sigma Phi

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Contact

Tampa, FL

9301 West Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33615 - 3008

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Phone: 813-877-4669

Fax: 813-877-5543

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.tampaesq.com

Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am - 5pm

Credit Cards Accepted

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