Bankruptcy Lawyers in Chicago, IL

185 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 Imported details may be outdated.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.

Cynthia Baker

Chapman and Cutler LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateEntertainment and SportsChapter 11Mergers and Acquisitions

Timothy McFadden

Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileEstate PlanningBusiness and CorporateChapter 11

Lauren Dickie

Latham & Watkins LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileEnvironmentalSecuritiesWhite Collar CrimeChapter 11

Andrew Running

Kirkland & Ellis LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateInsuranceEnvironmentalAppeals

Jennifer Breuer

Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBusiness and CorporateHealth CareEnvironmentalGovernment and Administrative

Marques A. Eason

Managing Attorney at The Law Offices of Marques A. Eason · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileForeclosure DefenseResidential ClosingsLandlord and TenantHOA Disputes

John Donley

Kirkland & Ellis LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileProduct LiabilityChapter 11Partnership Disputes

Larry Blust

Barnes & Thornburg LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileEstate PlanningBusiness and CorporateTaxEntertainment and Sports

Richard Agin

Steptoe & Johnson LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileInsuranceSecuritiesArbitration and MediationLegal Malpractice

David Audley

Chapman and Cutler LLP · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileEstate PlanningBusiness and CorporateChapter 11Construction

Pat Semrad

DebtStoppers USA · Chicago, IL
Unclaimed profileBankruptcy and DebtForeclosure Defense

About these 185 listings

The practice areas listed most often are Chapter 11 (155) and Foreclosure Defense (11). A lawyer can appear under more than one.

70 of the 185 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 87% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 1% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1964 to 2017.

The firms and organizations that appear most often are Jenner & Block (19), Sidley Austin LLP (18), Winston & Strawn LLP (16), Kirkland & Ellis LLP (16) and Barnes & Thornburg LLP (14).

The law schools named most often are University of Illinois (23), Northwestern University (21), University of Michigan (12), University of Michigan Law School (11) and University of Chicago (11).

These figures describe the bankruptcy and debt lawyers listed in this directory for Chicago, IL, 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 Illinois 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 Illinois 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.