Bankruptcy Lawyers in California
130 lawyers listed. Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy, debt settlement, and foreclosure defence.
Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.
Robert Leslie Wallan
Claire Shin
Martin Bruce Howard
Jeffery Daniel Hermann
Mark E. Porter
Jon L.R. Dalberg
Harlan Wendell
Robert Lawrence Gibney Jr
Adam Paul Brezine
Robert Lawrence
Mikel Renay Bistrow
Maura O'Connor
Brandon Tatum
Lois Thompson
Pauline Mary Stevens
John H. Bauer
Steve Warren
Kelley Michael Gale
Norman Futami
About these 130 listings
The practice areas listed most often are Chapter 11 (91), Foreclosure Defense (11), Chapter 7 (8) and Chapter 13 (6). A lawyer can appear under more than one.
Most of these listings are in Los Angeles (54), San Francisco (37) and San Diego (4).
99 of the 130 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 88% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 0% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1962 to 2008.
The firms and organizations that appear most often are Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP (15), Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP (8), Winston & Strawn LLP (7), Steptoe & Johnson LLP (6) and Morrison & Foerster LLP (6).
The law schools named most often are University of California (19), Harvard Law School (11), Stanford University (10), University of Michigan Law School (7) and University of California - Santa Barbara (5).
These figures describe the bankruptcy and debt lawyers listed in this directory for California, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.
How do I check that a bankruptcy and debt lawyer in California is licensed?
Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.
What does a bankruptcy and debt lawyer in California typically charge?
Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.