Walter Benenati

Managing Partner and Shareholder

“I feel like my whole life has prepared me to be the lawyer families turn to in times of crisis. Having walked in their shoes, I feel like I am looking at myself when a client walks in the door. That will never change.”

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I am a bankruptcy lawyer who understands how overwhelming financial stress can feel, because I have lived through it myself. I know the fear, the uncertainty, and the pressure that come with feeling like you are running out of options. After helping thousands of people file for bankruptcy and eliminate nearly a billion dollars of debt, I know how to guide clients through this process with clarity, honesty, and care. My focus is not just filing paperwork. It is protecting you, stopping the harassment, and helping you regain control of your life. I take the time to listen, explain your options in plain language, and advocate for you every step of the way. If you are looking for someone experienced, compassionate, and fully invested in helping you move forward, you are in the right place.

I have extensive experience in what you want to hire me for having successfully filed and handled over 20,000 bankruptcies, foreclosures, and personal injury cases. We have wiped out over $1 billion dollars of debt for our bankruptcy clients. We will fight for you.

I earned my juris doctorate law degree in 2006 and passed the Florida Bar Exam on my first attempt. During law school, having to work full-time waiting tables and rely on credit cards to make ends meet, I personally filed bankruptcy in 2008 to give myself an opportunity for a fresh start. Realizing what a powerful tool the US Bankruptcy code provides consumers, I decided to dedicate my practice to helping Central Florida residents ever since in legal matters in the areas of Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, and Foreclosure Defense.

In 2026, The Benenati Law Firm was honored to be voted Central Florida’s favorite bankruptcy law firm by the Orlando Sentinel, an award that means so much to us because it came directly from the voters and families we’re proud to serve every day. I am also the highest-rated bankruptcy lawyer by ThreeBestRated.com. In short, I am the “The Highest Rated Bankruptcy Attorney in Central Florida.” I am very proud of that distinction.

We are a trusted referral source for any legal matter you may need.

Mr. Benenati is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys(NACBA), Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association, the Osceola County Bar Association, The National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA), the Florida Justice Association, and the Central Florida Trial Lawyers Association.

In addition to Mr. Benenati’s professional memberships and accomplishments, he has received numerous legal awards and some of the highest honors and recognition from the Judiciary and the Bar.

  • Preeminent AV-Rating From Martindale-Hubbell from 2019–2026 – The AV rating designates the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards an attorney can receive. An elite group of approximately 2 percent of all attorneys holds an AV Preeminent Rating, a legal designation that is trusted worldwide.
  • AV-Rating ‘Judicial Edition’ From Martindale-Hubbell from 2019–2026 – Designates the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards reflecting the confidential opinions of members of the Judiciary and the Bar.
  • Florida Super Lawyers 2025 – Awarded to the top 5% of lawyers in the state.
  • Florida Trend’s Legal Elite 2025 – Represents the State’s Top Legal Talent, includes just over 1% of the active Florida Bar members who practice in Florida.
  • TOP 3 bankruptcy lawyers in Orlando by Three Best Rated® – The selection process involves a 50-Point Inspection and includes everything from evaluating the attorney’s reputation and history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general standard of excellence.
  • AVVO Clients Choice Award 2025 – In order to obtain this honor, an attorney must have received five or more exceptional client reviews for the same year.

Please let me earn your trust and have the opportunity to help you in your legal matter today. Please call us at 407-777-7777 to set up a FREE consultation at one of our offices in Orlando or Kissimmee or contact us with our online form. Thank you.