Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyers
4,817 verified chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys across the United States. Find experienced Chapter 7 Bankruptcy counsel to evaluate your case, explain your options, and represent you through every stage of the legal process.
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Stephen P. Levesque is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, estate planning, probate and 6 other areas of law.
For over 28 years, Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer Walter A. Metzen has represented thousands of consumers needing a fresh financial start.
John S. Simonian is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, bankruptcy.
Barbara Jean Leach is a lawyer practicing animal law, bankruptcy, family law and 9 other areas of law. Barbara received a B.A. degree from Rollins Col...
Peter Wesley Hansen is a lawyer practicing car accidents, dui & dwi, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 21 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from...
After law school and passing the Bar exam, I clerked for a bankruptcy judge. I have practiced exclusively in bankruptcy law for almost 27 years.
Andrew Scott Goldstein is a lawyer practicing creditors rights, insolvency, commercial leasing and 5 other areas of law. Andrew received a B.S. degree...
William Eugene Maddox, Jr. is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, business transactions, wills and 8 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degre...
Mr. Ryan Edward Davis is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, creditors rights, receiverships and 9 other areas of law.
Steven M. Rogers is a lawyer practicing tax, business, bankruptcy and 19 other areas of law.
Attorney Gregory Messer has been practicing law in New York for 32 years. An extremely credentialed lawyer, Mr.
I have been practicing bankruptcy law exclusively since 1996 and have handled literally thousands of bankruptcy cases and every one sucessfully. I alw...
Jeffrey M. Cook is a lawyer practicing business bankruptcy, consumer bankruptcy, bankruptcy law consumer and 4 other areas of law.
Lauri Ann Schmid is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, estate planning, probate and 7 other areas of law. Lauri has been licensed for 29 years.
Rachel-Anne Scelfo is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, chapter 7 bankruptcy, real estate and 1 other area of law. Rachel-Anne ...
Atty. Ross Allen Sharkey is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & debt, chapter 7 bankruptcy, commercial transactions and 3 other areas of law.
Peter James Widing Brackney is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, consumer bankruptcy, consumer rights and 9 other areas of law. Peter received a B.S...
Mr. Jonathan Alan Semach is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, debtor and creditor, business and 4 other areas of law.
William W. Waldner is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, bankruptcy.
Lara M. Gardner is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law.
April Perry Randle is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, estate planning and 13 other areas of law. April received a B.A...
Jonathon Martin Ginter is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, probate. Jonathon has been licensed for 22 years.
Mr. Don Huy Nguyen is a lawyer practicing bank foreclosures, commercial leasing, commercial real estate acquisitions and 15 other areas of law.
Mr. Brandon M Daniels is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, business and 6 other areas of law.
Jon Bruce Clarke is a lawyer practicing colorado bankruptcy, business bankruptcy information and requirements, bankruptcy and 12 other areas of law. J...
Mr. Russell Clayton Alexander is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, debt collection and 10 other areas of law.
Edward A. Mazel is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, banking and financial services, bankruptcy and creditors rights and 13 other ar...
Deborah Lynn Raymond is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, student loan law and 4 other areas of law. Deborah received a...
Kurt John Krueger is a lawyer practicing business, real estate, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 10 other areas of law. Kurt received a B.A. degree from Unive...
Ms. Elizabeth S.
Mr. Howard D.
Mr. Winfield practices in the areas of general business law, civil litigation, real property, landlord/tenant, securities, oil and gas, bankruptcy and...
Ellen Marie Cheney is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial litigation, consumer collections and 4 other areas of law. Ellen received a B.A. degr...
Ms. Carolyn Johnsen is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial litigation, bankruptcy/receivership and 3 other areas of law.
Peter Gerard Macaluso is a lawyer practicing harassing phone calls, lawsuits, repossessions and 5 other areas of law. Peter has been licensed for 25 y...
Michael Anthony Mendoza is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy and 7 other areas of law. Michael has bee...
Henrik Sardarbegian is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, automobile accidents and 17 other areas of law. Henrik received a Bachelor...
Rebecca J Sheppard is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy and 2 other areas of law. Rebecca has been licensed ...
Parisa Fishback is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, consumer, business and 4 other areas of law. Parisa received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount Un...
Steven Mark Wallace is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services, commercial, corporate & business and 5 other areas of law. Steven received a ...
Ms. Donna Robin Joseph is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, bankruptcy, family law and 10 other areas of law.
John Manning Crane II is a lawyer practicing foreclosure, probate, residential and 7 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Herbert H.
Carlo Sabatini is a lawyer practicing chapter 13 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, debt collection and 2 other areas of law. Carlo received a B.S. deg...
Ms. Carolyn Renee Smale is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, bankruptcy, debtor and creditor and 1 other area of law.
Eric Alan Stamps is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial, criminal and 13 other areas of law. Eric received a B.S. degree from Wright State Univ...
Phi Beta Kappa. Member, Indiana Trial lawyers Association; National Association of Consumer bankruptcy Attorneys; Medicaid Advisory Commission, 1994-1...
Mr. J Thomas Salata is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy litigation, civil law, criminal law and 8 other areas of law.
Mr. Julianne R Frank is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & reorganization, financial distress consulting, entertainment and 8 other areas of law.
Clinton E Cutler is a lawyer practicing debtor creditor law, bankruptcy law, commercial litigation and 4 other areas of law. Clinton received a B.S. d...
Joseph Lawrence Kelly is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, bankruptcy. Joseph received a B.A. degree from College of St...
Robert P. Coutts practices at Law Offices of Robert P.
Harrie F. Lewis is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, banking and 3 other areas of law.
Aram Ordubegian is a lawyer practicing chapter 11 bankruptcy, chapter 7 bankruptcy, bankruptcy and financial restructuring. Aram received a B.A. degre...
David Austin Boucher is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, business, corporate & incorporation and 3 other areas of law. David has been license...
Mr. Martin Stotland Lewis is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, debtor/creditor, divorce and 3 other areas of law.
Mr. Michael D.
Addam Blake Holder is a lawyer practicing chapter 7 bankruptcy, criminal defense, juvenile and 4 other areas of law. Addam has been licensed for 6 yea...
Linda A. Lindsey is a life-long resident of the Inland Empire.
Ms. T Eileen Dolaghan is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, estate planning, real estate and 5 other areas of law.
What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy 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, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 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 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 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 4,817 verified chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney?
Most people contact a chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 4,817 chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy
How quickly can a chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 a typical chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy and the related practice areas?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 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 chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the chapter 7 bankruptcy roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 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
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