Chapter 7 bankruptcy — often called liquidation bankruptcy — allows individuals and businesses in Alabama to discharge most unsecured debts including credit cards, medical bills, and personal loans. The process typically completes in 3 to 6 months. Our directory lists 66+ qualified Chapter 7 attorneys across Alabama who offer free initial consultations.
Showing 1–24 of 66 Chapter 7 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.
Greg Biddle
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 37 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (1991). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2020, Dean's Award - 1989, Best Paper - Law and Economics - 1989.
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.
Tanita Michelle Cain
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 25 years of experience. Bar admissions: Alabama (2000). Awards: Top 100 Trial Lawyers - 2014, Top Attorney - 2012, Top 40 under 40.
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.
Liquidation bankruptcy that eliminates most unsecured debts within 3–6 months. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Alabama and can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 7 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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