Case number: 8:25-bk-09646 - CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC - Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC

  • Court

    Florida Middle (flmbke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Catherine Peek McEwen

  • Filed

    12/22/2025

  • Last Filing

    06/04/2026

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Middle District of Florida (Tampa)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 8:25-bk-09646-CPM

Assigned to: Catherine Peek McEwen
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  12/22/2025
341 meeting:  01/21/2026
Deadline for filing claims:  03/02/2026

Debtor

CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC

17814 Gulf Boulevard
Redington Shores, FL 33708
PINELLAS-FL
Tax ID / EIN: 87-1708991
dba
Coco Wood Grill


represented by
Buddy D Ford

Ford & Semach, P.A.
9301 W Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33615
813-877-4669
Email: Buddy@TampaEsq.com

Jonathan A Semach

Ford & Semach, P.A.
9301 W. Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33615
813-877-4669
Email: jonathan@tampaesq.com

Trustee

Michael C Markham

400 N. Ashley Drive
Ste 3100
Tampa, FL 33602
727-480-5118

 
 
U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee - TPA

Timberlake Annex, Suite 1200
501 E Polk Street
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-2000
represented by
Nicole Peair

Timberlake Annex
501 E Polk Street, Suite 1200
Tampa, FL 33602
813-228-2000
Email: Nicole.W.Peair@USdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
06/04/202677Small Business Monthly Operating Report for Filing Period May 2026 Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC. (Ford, Buddy)
06/03/202676Proof of Service Re: Order on Interim Application for Compensation by Attorney for Chapter 11 Debtor. Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC (related document(s)[75]). (Ford, Buddy)
06/03/202675Order Granting Application For Compensation (Related Doc # [57]). Fees awarded to Buddy D Ford in the amount of $26365.00, expenses awarded: $2110.90 Service Instructions: Buddy Ford is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. (Pierce, Brenton)
05/22/202674Proof of Service Re: Final Order Approving Application for Fixing Salary of Officer Effective as of January 1, 2026 (Christopher Lazorcheck); and Final Order Approving Application for Fixing Salary of Officer Effective as of January 1, 2026. Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC (related document(s)[73], [72]). (Ford, Buddy)
05/21/202673Final Order Approving Application to Set Officers' Salary of Jennifer Melendez Effective January 1, 2026 (Related Doc # [32]) Service Instructions: Buddy Ford is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. (Celli, Lidia)
05/21/202672Final Order Approving Application to Set Officers' Salary of Christopher Lazorcheck Effective January 1, 2026 (Related Doc # [31]) Service Instructions: Buddy Ford is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. (Celli, Lidia)
05/19/202671Proof of Service Re: Order Granting Debtor's Emergency Motion to Auction Property Free and Clear of All Liens and Approve Bidding Procedures. Filed by Buddy D Ford on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC (related document(s)[70]). (Ford, Buddy)
05/18/202670Order Granting Motion To Sell (Related Doc # [59]). Service Instructions: Buddy Ford is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. (Montero, Juan)
05/12/202669Proof of Service Re: Notice and Order Scheduling Preliminary Hearing on Motion for Relief from the Stay Filed by Ally Bank. Filed by Gavin Stewart on behalf of Creditor Ally Bank (related document(s)68). (Stewart, Gavin) (Entered: 05/12/2026)
05/11/202668
Notice and Order Scheduling Preliminary Hearing on Motion for Relief from the Stay Filed by Ally Bank
(related document(s)65).
Hearing scheduled for 6/30/2026 at 01:30 PM at Tampa, FL - Courtroom 8B, Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse, 801 N. Florida Avenue
. Service Instructions: Gavin Stewart is directed to serve a copy of this order on interested parties and file a proof of service within 3 days of entry of the order. (Ryan S.) (Entered: 05/11/2026)