Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows residents of Alabama to reorganize their debts into a manageable 3 to 5 year repayment plan while keeping their home, car, and other assets. It is particularly effective for stopping foreclosure and catching up on mortgage arrears. Browse 56+ Chapter 13 attorneys in Alabama to find one near you.
Showing 1–24 of 56 Chapter 13 Bankruptcy attorneys in Alabama
Melissa W. Mitchell
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1992). Awards: Distinguished - 2022, Distinguished - 2021, Distinguished - 2020.
Amy K. Tanner
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 26 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1999). Awards: Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 - 2016, Peer Review Rated - 2015, Consumer Law Firm of the Year - 2011.
Rafael Gil III
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2001). Awards: Client Champion Award - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2020, Top Attorneys in the Mid South - 2019.
Eric Wilson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1996). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Notable - 2024, Notable - 2023.
Ronald C. Sykstus
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 37 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1996), Alabama (1990), Dist. of Columbia (1989). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Michael Derek Brock
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 34 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1994). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2021, Peer Review Rated - 2021, Peer Review Rated - 2020.
Gail Hughes Donaldson
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 25 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2000). Awards: Readers Choice Award - 2014, Readers Choice Award - 2013.
Bradley A. Hawley
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2011). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2019, Rising Star - 2019, Top 100 Trial Lawyers - 2017.
Jason Robert Brogden
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2010). Awards: AV - 2012.
Stephen Hasty Jones
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 34 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1991). Awards: Distinguished - 2022, Distinguished - 2021, Distinguished - 2020.
Mary Ellen Conner Pool
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.3/10 (Excellent). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2007). Awards: Preeminent 4.5 out of 5 - 2016.
Angelique M. Cooper
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.0/10 (Excellent). 26 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1999). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2017, Lifetime Award, Leadership and Dedication in the Legal Field.
Mary Elizabeth Elizabeth Snow
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 26 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1999).
Theodore Leslie Hall
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 52 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1973).
Earl Price Underwood Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.0/10 (Superb). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1986). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2016, BV Rated - 2015, Super Lawyer - 2015.
Lanice L Turrens
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.6/10 (Good). 12 years of experience. Bar admissions: Idaho (2024), Alabama (2015), Florida (2013).
Mintrel D'Angelo Martin
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2002), Florida (2001). Awards: Rising Star - 2015, Rising Star - 2014, Best in Minority Business Awards 2013 - 2013.
Corey Bennett Lipscomb
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.4/10 (Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2012), Alabama (2008).
Christopher Ray Messer
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 12 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2013).
Cassandra N Rhodes
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.3/10 (Good). 6 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2019). Awards: Delta Theta Phi Scholarship Key - 2018, Cum Laude Honors Graduate - 2018, Judge Leigh M. Clark Memorial Scholarship - 2017.
Grant Arnold Wright
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 38 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1987). Awards: BV Rated - 2013, AV Preeminent Rated, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating.
Laura Michelle Nichols
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2011).
David Leonidas Ratcliffe
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 48 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1977).
Dennis A. Banning
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.1/10 (Superb). 25 years of experience. Bar admissions: New Mexico (2000). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated - 2021, Gold Client Champion Award - 2020, Crashing Through Award - 2020.
Repayment plan bankruptcy that lets you keep assets while restructuring debt over 3–5 years. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Alabama and can help you understand whether Chapter 13 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy attorney in Alabama, look for someone with specific experience in federal bankruptcy court proceedings, a track record of successful case outcomes, and transparent fee structures. Many attorneys listed here offer free initial consultations.
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