Atty. Barbara A. Hart

Atty. Barbara A. Hart

Barbara Hart is a shareholder with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA in Tampa, Florida, where her practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, as well as Litigation – Bankruptcy. She is an active member of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar and previously served as the Association’s President and Chair of the Board.

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About Barbara A. Hart at a glance

Barbara A. Hart is a bankruptcy attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 2001) and University of South Florida (M.A., 1991). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barbara Hart is a shareholder with Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA in Tampa, Florida, where her practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, as well as Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • She is an active member of the Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar and previously served as the Association’s President and Chair of the Board
  • Barbara has also served as Chair of the District-Wide Steering Committee for the U.S
  • Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida and as Chair of the IWIRC Florida Network, which recognized her with its 2021 Trailblazer Award
  • Ms. Hart earned her Juris Doctor, with honors, from Stetson University College of Law
  • While at Stetson, she served as Managing Editor of the Stetson Law Review and received the Judge Stanley Milledge Award and the McBride Family Scholarship
  • Following law school, she completed a two-year judicial clerkship with the Honorable K. Rodney May, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Middle District of Florida
  • Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law, Barbara represents businesses and individuals in bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization matters, as well as related litigation in state and federal courts
  • Her practice includes Chapter 11 reorganizations, asset protection planning, sales of distressed assets, financial restructurings, workouts of commercial debt, assignments for the benefit of creditors, receiverships, and business dissolutions
  • She works closely with clients to develop practical strategies tailored to complex financial and legal challenges

Practice Areas Explained

Barbara A. Hart's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barbara A. Hart handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barbara A. Hart

Where is Barbara A. Hart's law office located?
Barbara A. Hart's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barbara A. Hart handle?
Barbara A. Hart focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Barbara A. Hart go to law school?
Barbara A. Hart earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (M.A., 1991).
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What awards or recognition has Barbara A. Hart received?
Barbara A. Hart's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 2001
M.A.
University of South Florida
- 1991

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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