About Tarek Kirk

Tarek Kirk Kiem is a attorney specializing in bankruptcy and creditors' rights, practicing at Kiem Law, PLLC in Lake Worth, Florida. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2003 and has been serving clients in the state for over two decades. His firm, located at 8461 Lake Worth Road, Suite 107, offers comprehensive legal services in bankruptcy, civil litigation, and business law. Mr. Kiem earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida College of Law in 2002. Prior to that, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting in 1998 and his Master of Business Administration in Accounting in 2000, both from Florida International University. These academic credentials have gave him a strong foundation in both legal and financial matters. In addition to his law degree, Mr. Kiem is a Certified Public Accountant, a credential he has held since 1999. This certification shows his expertise in financial analysis and accounting, which is particularly beneficial in bankruptcy cases.

His professional affiliations include membership in the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, the Broward County Bar Association, the Bankruptcy Bar Association, and the Caribbean Bar Association. Throughout his career, Mr. Kiem has held various positions, including serving as a judicial law clerk in 2004 and as an international tax lawyer in 2003. He has also been a partner at Kiem Law, PLLC since 2009 and an associate since 2006. His experience encompasses many bankruptcy proceedings, including Chapter 7, Chapter 11. Chapter 13 cases, as well as civil litigation and business law matters. Mr. Kiem has been appointed as a trustee in several bankruptcy cases in the Southern District of Florida, demonstrating his active role in the bankruptcy community. For instance, he served as the trustee in the case of Aspen Sober Living, LLC, filed on March 28, 2023. His involvement in these cases supports his ensuring fair and equitable resolutions for all parties involved.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Mr. Kiem is well-equipped to serve clients. His comprehensive background in law and accounting, combined with his experience in bankruptcy and creditors' rights, makes him a valuable resource for individuals and businesses seeking legal assistance in these areas. {"bar_number": "0637041", "bar_admission_year": "2003", "license_status": "Active", "death_date": null, "firm_name": "Kiem Law, PLLC", "case_types": "Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Civil Litigation, Business Law", "legal_stages": "Bankruptcy Trustee, Bankruptcy Trustee, Bankruptcy Trustee, Bankruptcy Trustee, Bankruptcy Trustee", "courts": [{"court_name": "U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida", "court_type": "U.S. District Court", "admission_year": "2003", "state": "Florida"}, {"court_name": "U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida", "court_type": "U.S. District Court", "admission_year": "2003", "state": "Florida"}, {"court_name": "U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida", "court_type": "U.S. District Court", "admission_year": "2003", "state": "Florida"}, {"court_name": "U.S.

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Education

University of Florida

J.D. | Bankruptcy

2002

Florida International University

MBA | Accounting

2000

Florida International University

B.A. | Accounting

1998

Experience

Partner

Rappaport Osborne Rappaport & Kiem PL
2009

Associate

Akerman Senterfitt
2006

Judicial Law Clerk

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
2004

International Tax Lawyer

Deloitte & Touche
2003

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
Florida
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Delaware
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
11th Circuit

Types of Cases Handled

bankruptcy creditors' rights practicing at Kiem Law PLLC in Lake Worth Florida

Certifications & Awards

Certified Public Accountant

Florida Board of Accountancy

Professional Associations

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Current

Broward County Bar Association

Current

Bankruptcy Bar Association

Current

Caribbean Bar Association

Current

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountant

Current

Florida Board of Accountancy

Certified Public Accountant 1999 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 8461 Lake Worth Road Suite 114 Lake Worth FL 33467