Atty. Gaines Bennett Brake

Atty. Gaines Bennett Brake

Mr. Gaines Bennett Brake is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, health care, education and 4 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Gaines Bennett Brake at a glance

Gaines Bennett Brake is a chapter 7, estate planning, bankruptcy, litigation, and elder law attorney based in Birmingham, Alabama. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Alabama (2006). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 2006) and Birmingham-Southern College (B.A. University, 1998). Active member of Tuscaloosa County and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Gaines Bennett Brake is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, health care, education and 4 other areas of law
  • Gaines received a B.A. degree from Birmingham-Southern College in 1998, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Gaines practices in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Gaines Bennett Brake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gaines Bennett Brake handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Gaines Bennett Brake is one of 8,885 chapter 7 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 7 attorneys in Alabama →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Gaines Bennett Brake is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alabama →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Gaines Bennett Brake is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Alabama →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gaines Bennett Brake is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alabama →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Gaines Bennett Brake is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gaines Bennett Brake

Where is Gaines Bennett Brake's law office located?
Gaines Bennett Brake's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gaines Bennett Brake handle?
Gaines Bennett Brake focuses on chapter 7, estate planning, bankruptcy, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Gaines Bennett Brake practiced law?
Gaines Bennett Brake has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Gaines Bennett Brake go to law school?
Gaines Bennett Brake earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. University, 1998).
How can I contact Gaines Bennett Brake for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Alabama
- 2006
B.A. University
Birmingham-Southern College
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 2006

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