Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows residents of Georgia 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 61+ Chapter 13 attorneys in Georgia to find one near you.
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Patricia Lyda Williams
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1997). Awards: Clients' Choice Award - 2012, Client's Choice - 2012.
Will Bussell Geer
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2009). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Michael Roger West Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2011). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2016, JDRF Tour de Cure Champion - 2012, Client's Choice - 2015.
Lorena Lee Saedi
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2001). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2023, Super Lawyer - 2022, Peer Review Rated - 2018.
Carol Ann Colliersmith
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 40 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1985). Awards: Louis C. Brown Award for Contributions to Bankruptcy Law - 2017, Hammes-Shulman Award for Legislative Contributions - 2015, Colleen Nunnelly Memorial Award for Bankruptcy Leadership - 2013.
John Erling Pytte
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 30 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1995). Awards: Notable - 2019, Peer Review Rated - 2019, Notable - 2016.
Stacey Lynn Butler
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2006). Awards: Client's Choice Chapter 7 - 2015, Client's Choice - 2014,2013.
Alexander Gray Hait
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.4/10 (Excellent). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1992). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2020, Peer Review Rated - 2019, Peer Review Rated - 2018.
W. Orson Woodall
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.1/10 (Excellent). 34 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1991). Awards: Client Champion Award - 2025, Preeminent - 2018, Champion of the Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors - 1999.
Lee P. Morgan
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.0/10 (Excellent). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1979). Awards: Distinguished - 2017, Distinguished - 2016, Client Distinction Award - 2013.
Carson Royal
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.7/10 (Excellent). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2013), Georgia (2007). Awards: Million Dollar Advocates Member - 2023, Multi-Million Dollar Advocate - 2023, Client's Choice - 2024.
Shelba Dawn Sellers
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 34 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1993), Georgia (1991). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2022, Featured Attorney - 2021, Featured Attorney - 2020.
Howard P Slomka
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2005), Georgia (1994). Awards: Client Distinction Award - 2017.
Barbara B. Braziel
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 44 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1981). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2017.
Debra B Dutton
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 12 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2013). Awards: Elite Lawyer of Georgia - 2021, Client Distinction Award - 2021, Who's Who - 2020.
Jeffrey Branan Kelly
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.5/10 (Excellent). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1998). Awards: Top 10% in the USA - 2017, Peer Review Rated - 2016.
Quentin Ray Carr
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2007). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2017, Preeminent 4.8 out of 5 - 2015.
Michael D. Hurtt
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.7/10 (Very Good). 48 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1977).
Soo Jung Hong
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2008). Awards: Rising Stars - 2018, 2017 Attorneys to Watch - 2017, Rising Star - 2017.
Peter B. Bricks
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.5/10 (Very Good). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2006).
Joseph Edward Spires
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1997). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2020.
Jordan Kerry Van Matre
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2010). Awards: Area Award - Alternative Dispute Resolution - 2010, National Semi-Finalist - 2009, "Best Oralist" - 2008.
Angela Williams Seymour
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 37 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (1988). Awards: West Publishing Award - Contracts - 1987, West Publishing Award - Civil Procedure - 1987.
Susan Schmeidler Blum
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2006). Awards: Cum Laude - 2006, Associate Editor, Lead Articles - 2005, Dean's Scholar - 1994.
Repayment plan bankruptcy that lets you keep assets while restructuring debt over 3–5 years. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Georgia and can help you understand whether Chapter 13 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy attorney in Georgia, 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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