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The Joshua S. Horton Law Firm, PA was founded by Joshua Horton. Attorney Horton is licensed to practice law in Florida and Washington D.C. His firm practices in cases dealing with substance use disorder, including but not limited to: Wrongful Death, Treatment Center Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Medical Malpractice, Legal Malpractice, Consumer Fraud, Sexual Assault, Criminal Defense for DUI, Drug Possession, Divorce, and Domestic Violence. His primary office is located in Jupiter, Florida.

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From 27 Convictions to Counsel in Federal Court:

By JHortoN2022 | October 6, 2025

“How a Legal Rebel Is Redefining Consumer Protection Across America” Joshua Shane Horton, Esq. — a 27-time convict — is now a nationally recognized consumer protection lawyer, solar panel fraud attorney, and fintech litigation attorney. Discover how Legal Rebels Law is fighting predatory lenders, corporate misconduct, and deceptive trade practices nationwide. Rising From Rock Bottom to the Courtroom…

Why Florida’s little known “State Bankruptcy” statute is being used by Meraki

Why Florida’s little known “State Bankruptcy” statute is being used by Meraki

By JHortoN2022 | August 25, 2025

“Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors” Leave Fewer Remedies Than Federal Bankruptcy — And Why Sunnova/Mosaic/Meraki Customers Must Act Now In the new Meraki state-court assignment case in Escambia County, Florida, most creditor remedies run through the court-appointed assignee—not through creditors directly. That is very different from federal bankruptcy practice in Houston (e.g., Mosaic and…

Standing Up for Florida Solar Consumers: A Major Win in the Fight Against Forced Federal Jurisdiction

Standing Up for Florida Solar Consumers: A Major Win in the Fight Against Forced Federal Jurisdiction

By JHortoN2022 | August 15, 2025

The Joshua S. Horton Law Firm (Legal Rebels Law) is proud to report a significant procedural victory in the ongoing legal battle surrounding deceptive solar financing practices. In a closely watched ruling within the Minnesota Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), the MDL court rejected an attempt by a major solar financing company—Dividend Finance, now a division of…

Legal Rainmaking 444: Lions Lead and well… Sheep Get Eaten – “A Legal Rebel” Book Launch

By JHortoN2022 | July 3, 2025

I don’t say that for shock value—I say it because I’ve lived it. Not in theory, but in blood, grit, and by Grace. I wasn’t handed a career in law. I earned it the hard way—through spiritual warfare, solitary reflection, and the kind of pain that either destroys you or forges you into something dangerous, yet Divinely in tact and still fighting.

Do I have a Case?

Do I Have a Good Case?

By JHortoN2022 | June 25, 2025

This is the top question our clients ask us, so we wrote an article about it to help you decide for yourself. Picture it: a polished, well-dressed salesperson knocks on your door, offering a deal that sounds too good to be true. They pitch solar panels as clean, green, environmentally friendly, and a surefire way…

Breaking News: Sunnova Bankruptcy & Solar Industry Crisis — What It Means for You

⚠️Breaking News: Sunnova Bankruptcy & Solar Industry Crisis — What It Means for You

By Kinsey Harris | June 20, 2025

We have an urgent update that impacts thousands of solar panel customers across the country — and a tragic, yet all too common, story that exemplifies the real-world harm of these predatory lending and installation schemes. On June 1, 2025, Sunnova TEP Developer LLC — a subsidiary of Sunnova Energy International Inc. — filed for…

When Solar Finance Giants Reach The Bankruptcy Stage of Its Scheme: How to Safeguard Your Consumer Rights

By JHortoN2022 | June 10, 2025

This just in, Solar Mosaic LLC, a major player in residential solar financing, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, see In re Mosaic Sustainable Finance Corporation, Case No. 25-90156 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. (Hou.).  With estimated assets and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion, the Oakland-based company has faced significant challenges due to macroeconomic factors, including high…

Can Florida Consumers Beat Fifth Third Bank in Court? What’s at Stake in the Dividend Solar Loan Lawsuits

By JHortoN2022 | May 15, 2025

Thousands of Florida homeowners may soon find out whether the courts will side with consumers or protect corporate lenders in one of the most sweeping legal battles over solar energy financing in the state. The controversy centers on Dividend Finance, now a division of Fifth Third Bank, and its role in allegedly deceptive solar financing…

When Legal Help Becomes a Hoax: How Solar Contract Exit Scams Are Targeting Florida Homeowners

By JHortoN2022 | May 2, 2025

At Joshua Horton Law, we’ve seen firsthand how Florida’s solar energy boom has helped homeowners lower utility bills and reduce their environmental footprint. But with this growth has come a disturbing rise in fraudulent businesses claiming they can “cancel” or “exit” solar energy contracts—often posing as legitimate legal services.

Pace Program

Solar Panel Fraud and the PACE Program

By Michael Nieves | December 15, 2024

In the state of Florida, where sunshine should symbolize opportunity and renewal, an ominous shadow looms over the rights of homeowners. The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, ostensibly designed to advance sustainable energy, has mutated into a predatory machine. This program, governed by Fla. Stat. § 197.3632, presents itself as a gateway to energy…

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