Our district filed over 21,000 cases, which is third in the nation. Middle District Bankruptcy Filings Increase Over 28%. Bankruptcy filings in the Middle District of Florida were up over 28% during the 12-month period ending December 31, 2024.

The Middle District’s national rankings for the period are:

Total Cases – 3rd (21,094) 

Chapter 7 Cases – 2nd (15,761) 

Chapter 11 Cases – 6th (469) 

Sub V Chapter 11 Cases – 1st (270)

Chapter 13 Cases – 9th (4,858) 

Adversary Proceedings – 2nd (740)