Jonathan A. Semach

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 Jonathan A. Semach included in a Super Lawyers® list 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 2018Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Eighth Judicial Circuit - Family Law Division, Law School Clerk, 2006
• Languages
• English

• 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

• 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)
• In re Go-Go's Greek Grille, LLC
• Citation: 617 B.R. 394 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2020)

• Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program, 2013 - Present
• Representative Clients
• Multi state regional trucking company
• Mom-and-pop HVAC contractor
• Family with home in foreclosure
• Small business owner with business guarantees
• Individual being pursued on $100+ million judgment

• Florida, 2008

• 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