Asset Protection Lawyers
2,498 verified asset protection attorneys across the United States. Strategies to protect assets from creditors. Compare verified asset protection attorneys nationwide by experience, peer ratings, and client reviews — get matched with counsel in any state, free for clients.
Phi Delta Phi; Order of Barristers; National Moot Court. Author: "Pocket Watch," A Nationally-Syndicated Newsletter for Estate Planning Attorneys.
Attorney Carlo LaMonica has devoted his entire legal career to helping individuals, families, and small business owners in Northeastern Pennsylvania w...
Richard M. Morgan has been practicing law in Georgia since 1987.
Named one of Georgia Trend Magazine's Legal Elite for 2016 in Tax, Estate, and Trust Law; Selected for Super Lawyers of Georgia (2013, 2014, 2015, 201...
Marianna Schwartsman is a lawyer practicing wills and trusts, asset protection, probate and 18 other areas of law. Marianna received a B.A. degree fro...
Anastasia Salmon is a Shareholder with Drobny Rosenthal Law Offices, PC. She is licensed to practice law in both California and Nevada.
Ms. Letha Sgritta McDowell is a lawyer practicing elder law, veterans benefits, estate planning and 9 other areas of law.
Attorney Joblin C. Younger founded the Law Office of Joblin C.
Todd A Flubacher is a lawyer practicing trusts, estate planning, corporate & incorporation and 6 other areas of law. Todd received a B.S. degree from ...
Phi Beta Kappa and Pi Gamma Mu Honor Societies. Listed as one of the "Top 100" attorneys in the U.S. by Worth Magazine (three times).
Mr. Andrew Scott Katzenberg is a lawyer practicing asset protection, charitable giving, estate litigation and 8 other areas of law.
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Kevin Michael Chen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, trust & estate administration and 12 other areas of law. Kevin received a B.A. deg...
Moises Kaba III is a lawyer practicing asset protection, civil rights, collections and 21 other areas of law. Moises received a A.A. degree from Miami...
John Frederick Karch is a lawyer practicing asset protection, international asset protection, trusts and estates and 28 other areas of law. John recei...
Bluffton Attorney Mark F. Winn, Master in Estate Planning, University of Miami School of Law Coral Gables, 2002.
Muhammad Salman Ravala is a lawyer practicing arbitration, agency & distributorships, alternative dispute resolution and 34 other areas of law. Muhamm...
Matthew Wayne Gibson practices at Pappas Gibson LLC Read Full Bio
Andrea Jakob is a sole practitioner with over 25 years experience and has been practicing in the areas of Wills, Trust and Estates, Probate, Elder Law...
W. Trent Steele was born in Staunton, Virginia, but has been a lifelong resident of South Florida.
Neil B. Fang is a partner of the law firm of Schwartz, Fang, & Keating, P.C.
Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate litigation, charitable giving and 15 other areas of law. Stephen receive...
Evan C. Leach is a lawyer practicing wills and probate, estate planning, trusts and estates and 7 other areas of law.
Eido M. Walny received his J.D. from the Boston University School of Law in 2001, where he was the Executive Articles Editor of Boston University Inte...
Lynn A. Buskey is a lawyer practicing probate, business, elder and 7 other areas of law.
Jonathan Samuel Feldman is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, asset protection, bankruptcy and 3 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.S. degree...
I was raised in a family of farmers. We farmed green chilies, watermelons, pumpkins, dairies and more.
Richard E. Palumbo, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Rhode Island.
Florida families want to protect their wealth , and pass that wealth on to their family members with the least cost and taxes. A good Miami estate pla...
Joshua O. Dorcey has a heritage deeply ingrained in Southwest Florida as his Great Grandfather homesteaded on Bokeelia nearly a hundred years ago.
Robert Van Uden is a Member and Manager of Stubblefield, Yelverton & Van Uden, PLLC. Robert received his Bachelor’s Degree in History from Louisiana S...
Mr. Tommy Dale Permenter, Jr. is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, asset protection, corporate and 7 other areas of law.
Shane Henry, Esq. is a lawyer practicing asset protection, child custody, child support and 27 other areas of law. Shane has been licensed for 19 year...
Katrina Hofstetter is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, wills and probate and 11 other areas of law. Katrina received a B.A. de...
Joseph is known for his ability to make sophisticated legal issues and tax planning understandable and is highly regarded for his devotion and commitm...
Kristina R. Hess is a lawyer practicing asset protection, estate planning, legacy building and 5 other areas of law.
Wayne Bailey is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, business law and 45 other areas of law. Wayne received a B.S. degree from Northeaste...
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Brandon Vincent Woodward is a lawyer practicing business law, business sales, bankruptcy and 8 other areas of law. Brandon received a B.A. degree from...
Robert Benton Baumgartner is a lawyer practicing commercial leasing, franchise law, bankruptcy collections and 78 other areas of law. Robert received ...
Carl Joseph Asprinio is a lawyer practicing adoptions, airbag injury, assault and 63 other areas of law. Carl received a B.S. degree from University o...
Mr. Carl Joseph Ohall is a lawyer practicing automobile accidents, child custody, divorce and 48 other areas of law.
Robert W. Carlson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills, living trusts and 9 other areas of law.
Angelo Pete Politakis is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills and probate, trusts and estates and 14 other areas of law. Angelo received a B.A. ...
David Stuart Toback is a lawyer practicing estate planning, asset protection, family limited partnerships and 16 other areas of law. David has been li...
Frank James Danzo III practices at Chayet & Danzo, LLC Read Full Bio
Ms. Eva Marie Monroe is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, corporate law and 133 other areas of law.
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William E. Andersen, Sr. is a lawyer practicing asset protection, international asset protection, business estate planning and 37 other areas of law.
Jeremy Steven Piccini is a lawyer practicing asset protection, agency and distributorships, banks and banking and 63 other areas of law. Jeremy receiv...
Mr. Jorden James Piraino is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, wills and probate and 6 other areas of law.
Stephanie Eban focuses her practice on estate planning with a concentration in wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. She has experience working with ...
Rebecca Ann Hobbs is a lawyer practicing guardianship and conservatorship, powers of attorney, estate planning and 7 other areas of law. Rebecca has b...
Shannon Blake Harris is a lawyer practicing asset protection, offshore asset protection, cook islands trust and 6 other areas of law. Shannon has been...
Michael Davidov is the managing attorney of Davidov Law Group, where he focuses on estate planning, sophisticated estate tax planning for high net wor...
Kevin Pillion is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA®), certified by the National Elder Law Foundation, the only organization accredited by the Ameri...
Mr. Michael Christopher de La Garza practices at Brandon Wong & Associates Read Full Bio
Mr. Edward John Welch is a lawyer practicing trusts and estates, estate planning, wills and 13 other areas of law.
Ilana F. Davidov is the founder and principal attorney of Davidov Law Group, where she has devoted more than two decades to assisting individuals and ...
What is Asset Protection?
Asset Protection is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, asset protection sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way asset protection works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Asset Protection attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Asset Protection lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 2,498 verified asset protection attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Alabama.
When do you need an Asset Protection attorney?
Most people contact an asset protection lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for asset protection representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by an asset protection lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 2,498 asset protection attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose an Asset Protection attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing an asset protection lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of asset protection experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does an Asset Protection lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay an asset protection lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for asset protection attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side asset protection work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing asset protection needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about asset protection
How quickly can an asset protection lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a asset protection lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many asset protection attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does an typical asset protection matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are asset protection lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between asset protection and the related practice areas?
Asset Protection overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find asset protection attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the asset protection roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Asset Protection Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Asset Protection by State
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