Florida Middle Bankruptcy Court

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

Case Information
Case title
CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC
Chapter
11
Judge
Catherine Peek McEwen
Filed
12/22/2025
Last Filing
07/02/2026
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: XX-XXXXXXX
dba
Coco Wood Grill


represented by
Buddy D Ford

Ford & Semach, P.A.
9301 W Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33615
813-877-4669
Email: [email protected]

Jonathan A Semach

Ford & Semach, P.A.
9301 W. Hillsborough Avenue
Tampa, FL 33615
813-877-4669
Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Latest Dockets
Date Filed#Docket Text
07/02/202681Docket Text
Small Business Monthly Operating Report for Filing Period June 2026 Filed by Jonathan A Semach on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC. (Semach, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/02/2026)
06/30/202680Docket Text
Hearing Proceeding Memo: Hearing Held -
APPEARANCES:
APPEARANCES via zoom: Jonathan Semach, Kelsey Burgess, Michael Markham, Peter Kelly, Nicole Peair APPEARANCES in person: Erik Johanson
RULING:
1. (SubV) Confirmation of Chapter 11 Small Business Subchapter V Plan Doc #43
...Continued to 8/20/2026 at 1:30 p.m. (all confirmation related deadlines will follow with the new date) - Order by Semach...
For remote attendance at hearings by video or telephone via Zoom, parties are directed to review Judge McEwen's Procedures Governing Court Appearances (available at
https://www.flmb.uscourts.gov/judges/tampa/mcewen/Judge_McEwen_Hearing_Procedures.pdf)
for her policies and procedures. 2. Limited Objection to Confirmation of the Plan of Liquidation Filed by Stephanie C Lieb on behalf of Creditor Newtek Bank, N.A. (related document(s)43). (Lieb, Stephanie) Doc #63 3. Continued Hearing on Emergency Motion to Sell Property Free and Clear of Liens. Property description: Debtor's Real Estate and, potentially, Furniture and Equipment.. (Verify Fee) Filed by Jonathan A Semach on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC Doc #59 [Auction results]
...Continued in open court to 8/20/2026 at 1:30 p.m. - no further notice will be given...
4. Motion for Relief from Stay. (Verify Fee) Re: 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT Trail Boss 4WD 5.3L V8; VIN: 3GCPYFED1MG400608. Filed by Gavin Stewart on behalf of Creditor Ally Bank (Attachments: # 1 Composite Exhibit A # 2 List of 20 Largest Unsecured Creditors) Doc #65
...Continued in open court to 8/20/2026 at 1:30 p.m. - no further notice will be given...
. Proposed Orders, if applicable, should be submitted within three days after the date of the hearing - Local Rule 9072-1(c).
This docket entry/document is not an official order of the Court
. (Bill) (Entered: 07/01/2026)
06/29/202679Docket Text
Notice of Sale Free and Clear of Liens (Auction Results) Filed by Jonathan A Semach on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Auction Summary) (Semach, Jonathan)
06/25/202678Docket Text
Ballot Tabulation Filed by Jonathan A Semach on behalf of Debtor CJ Real Estate Partners, LLC. (Semach, Jonathan)
06/04/202677Docket Text
Small 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)
06/03/202676Docket Text
Proof 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)
06/03/202675Docket Text
Order 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)
05/22/202674Docket Text
Proof 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)
05/21/202673Docket Text
Final 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)
05/21/202672Docket Text
Final 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)