Best US Bankruptcy Law Firms

Reed Allmand is a board-certified Dallas bankruptcy attorney and the founder of Allmand Law Firm. The Texas Board of Legal Specialization certifies him in consumer bankruptcy. His firm calls itself the largest consumer bankruptcy practice in Texas.

Reed grew up in Abilene, where his family feared losing their car to repossession. He studied finance and accounting before earning his law degree at Texas Wesleyan.

Every case starts with a free financial review. The team also provides:

• An asset protection plan for your home and car
• A credit score analysis before and after filing
• Fast action to stop foreclosure and wage garnishment

Offices in Dallas, Hurst, Houston, and San Antonio serve families across Texas.

Walter Benenati once filed for bankruptcy himself. Today his Orlando bankruptcy practice is the largest filer of bankruptcies in Central Florida.

The firm works only from its Orlando and Kissimmee offices. Its lawyers deal daily with the Middle District of Florida court and its trustees. Clients come from Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and nearby counties.

Beyond Chapters 7 and 13, the team fights solar panel liens and debt-collector lawsuits. Saturday consultations help working clients fit in a meeting. Walter has been recognized by Super Lawyers and Florida Legal Elite.

Westgate Law is a Los Angeles County bankruptcy practice with offices in Paramount and Montebello. Founder Justin Harelik has filed more than 7,000 bankruptcy cases.

The firm does not push every caller toward filing. It also negotiates debt settlements and repayment plans with lenders. When collectors cross the line, senior attorney Matthew Rosenthal brings FDCPA and TCPA claims.

Quoted fees include the meeting of creditors, so there are no add-on charges. The staff also speaks Spanish.

More than 40,000 filings have made Frego & Associates the largest bankruptcy filer in Michigan. Its attorneys share over a century of combined experience.

The firm holds certification as a bankruptcy specialist from the American Board of Certification. Attorney James P. Frego II has received Super Lawyers honors in most years since 2006.

In addition to consumer cases, the team handles Chapter 11 reorganizations and foreclosure defense. It also goes after creditors who violate a discharge order. Offices in Dearborn Heights, Warren, Flint, Saginaw, and Ypsilanti serve clients statewide.

LifeBack Law Firm is a Minnesota bankruptcy practice that has protected debtors since 1972. Offices stretch from Minneapolis and St. Cloud to Duluth, with two more in Fargo and Bismarck, North Dakota.

After the case closes, clients join a free 90-day post-bankruptcy program. It pairs each person with a specialist and includes judgment removal. The whole process can also run virtually.

Howard J. Kent and his son, Robert M. Kent, are Atlanta bankruptcy attorneys with more than 40 years of experience. They handle Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases across metro Atlanta. The father-and-son team also drafts wills, powers of attorney, and health care directives.

Seniors and military veterans get cost-effective help. Weekend appointments are available.

Few Texas firms pair small business bankruptcy with denied insurance claims. The Lane Law Firm focuses on both.

Business owners turn to the firm over merchant cash advances, SBA loans, and aggressive lenders. Its debt relief strategies never involve new loans or consolidation. The firm also takes personal bankruptcy cases. Offices in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin serve the whole state.

Radi Rashid has helped Houston residents discharge more than $100 million in debt since 2009. His office has handled over 4,000 bankruptcy cases for individuals and couples. It does not take business filings.

Clients come from Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, and Galveston. The entire case can be handled by phone.

Walter E. "Pete" Moak is a Chandler bankruptcy lawyer who has practiced in Arizona since 1977. He has taken more than 50 cases to jury trial and wrote the guide Life After Bankruptcy.

For homeowners, the firm weighs loan modifications, short sales, and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. Payment plans are available.

Edward Vaisman is a Woodbridge Township bankruptcy lawyer based in Iselin, New Jersey. He appears in court at least twice a week. He also knows each bankruptcy trustee in the state personally. Flexible payment options are available.

Manhattan boutique Starr & Starr, PLLC brings over 60 years of combined experience to debtor and creditor work. Its attorneys are board-certified in business bankruptcy.

Entrepreneurs and high-net-worth clients can restructure through a personal Chapter 11 filing. Companies can choose liquidation, an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or reorganization. The firm also defends preference and fraudulent transfer suits in New York and New Jersey courts.

Raj Wadhwani was the first attorney to file a bankruptcy case electronically in California's Central District. He and his partner, Greg Shanfeld, are board-certified specialists who have helped over 30,000 people. Six offices run from Long Beach to Lancaster and Ontario.

James Schwitalla is a Miami bankruptcy attorney who has litigated all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. His office also represents creditors such as lenders and condo associations. Clients range from Kendall to the Florida Keys.

Former U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kathleen P. March runs this Los Angeles firm after a 14-year term on the bench. She represents debtors and creditors, including in appeals. She also leads the authors of the Rutter Group California Bankruptcy Practice Guide.

RHM Law LLP is a Los Angeles team of California-certified bankruptcy specialists with a second office in Encino. It has filed or overseen more than 7,500 cases, including Chapter 20 filings. Same-day consultations are offered in English, Spanish, and Farsi.