Debt relief attorneys in Florida help individuals and businesses explore all options before filing for bankruptcy — including debt negotiation, debt settlement, creditor harassment defense, and debt consolidation. If you are struggling with credit card debt, medical bills, or personal loans, a debt relief attorney can help you understand your options. Browse 35+ attorneys in Florida.
Showing 1–24 of 35 Debt Relief attorneys in Florida
Lloyd Andrew Baron
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1989), New York (1988), Connecticut (1986). Awards: Client Champion Award - 2026, Distinguished - 2026, Featured Attorney - 2025.
Allen Preston Turnage
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1993). Awards: Distinguished - 2019, Consumer Bankruptcy - 2019, Distinguished - 2016.
Carolyn L. Secor
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2001). Awards: William F. Blews Pro Bono Acheivement Award - 2001, Dean's list - 2000.
Sherry Lee Ellis
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1998). Awards: Legal Elite - 2017, Distinguished - 2016, Richard Garland Outstanding Program of the year award. - 2013.
Kaelyn Steinkraus
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 9 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2016). Awards: Rising Star - 2025, Rising Star - 2024, Rising Star - 2023.
Stephen Charles Breuer
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.9/10 (Superb). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2012). Awards: Rising Star - 2025, Rising Star - 2024, Rising Star - 2023.
Christopher James Jacobs
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2001). Awards: Pro Bono award - 2001.
Emil Jonathan Fleysher
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.1/10 (Superb). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2023), Florida (2010). Awards: Rising Star - 2017, Peer Review Rated - 2017, Rising Star - 2016.
Anne-Marie L. Bowen
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 38 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1987). Awards: Judicial Appointment to USBC MDFL Steering Committee - 2024, Florida Legal Elite - 2021, Florida Legal Elite - 2020.
Tiffany Ann Davis
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.1/10 (Excellent). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2004).
Paul F Daley
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (2009), Florida (2006). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2015, Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 - 2013, Pro Bono - Honor Roll - 2008.
Christine Sarah Hansley
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2004).
Max Story
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2001). Awards: Guardian of Justice - 2019, Pro Bono Spotlight - 2016, Academic Honors - 2001.
Robert Conrad Meyer
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 41 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1984). Awards: Super Lawyers - 2009, Grinnell College Alumni Award - 2008, Super Lawyers - 2008.
Alison Nicole Emery
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2003).
Matthew Blake Hale
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.1/10 (Superb). 11 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2014). Awards: Rising Star - 2025, Rising Star - 2024, Rising Star - 2023.
Stephen Robert Leslie
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.0/10 (Superb). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1997), Florida (1994). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Barbara A. Hart
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2001). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Donald Edward Petersen
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 37 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1988). Awards: Certificate of Appreciation - 2010, J.D. with Honors; Project Editor, Law & Contemporary Problems - 1988, M.B.A. with Honors; Corporate Council Award - 1984.
Heather Adair Harwell
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.1/10 (Excellent). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1989).
James Trammell Harper Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.3/10 (Excellent). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1998). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2019.
Alan Jeffrey Fisher
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 37 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1995).
Neema Rani Desai
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2019).
Chad Thomas Van Horn
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2009). Awards: Rising Star - 2024, Rising Star - 2023, Rising Star - 2022.
Debt negotiation, settlement, and consolidation alternatives to bankruptcy. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Florida and can help you understand whether Debt Relief is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Debt Relief attorney in Florida, 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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