Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows residents of Louisiana 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 26+ Chapter 13 attorneys in Louisiana to find one near you.
Showing 1–24 of 26 Chapter 13 Bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana
Rachel Thyre Anderson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2011). Awards: Top Lawyers in New Orleans, Bankruptcy - 2018, Top Lawyers in New Orleans, Bankruptcy - 2017, Order of the Coif - 2009.
Devin Todd Jones
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.9/10 (Superb). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2011). Awards: Rising Star - 2021, Top One Percent - 2020, Rising Star - 2019.
Derren S Johnson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 41 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1984). Awards: Client's Choice - 2025,2024,2023, Distinguished Peer Review Rating.
Lars Laban Levy
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2003). Awards: America's Top 50 Lawyers - 2024, Sidney Cook Scholorship - 1999, Client Champion Award.
Gerald J Casey
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1979). Awards: BV Rated - 2015, Client Rating - 2015.
Joseph Richard Moore
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2018), Louisiana (2011). Awards: Rising Star - 2020, 10 Best - 2019, Circuit Leader - 2019.
Kelli Rene Cook
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2009). Awards: Rising Star - 2024.
Christopher Alan Sisk
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2012).
Keith M Welch
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.7/10 (Excellent). 49 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1976). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2023, Super Lawyer - 2022, Super Lawyer - 2021.
Robin Ronquillo De Leo
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 35 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1990). Awards: Board Certified Specialist - Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist.
Nancy S Bousfield
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1989).
Matthew Bond Pettaway
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.1/10 (Excellent). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2010).
Leo David Congeni
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1998). Awards: Bankruptcy Medal of Excellence.
Robert Boyd Dunlap
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 43 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1982). Awards: Distinguished - 2016, Top Attorney 2016 - 2016.
Theodore William Nass
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 57 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1968).
Stella Cook Cutrer Shackelford
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.9/10 (Good). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2002), Alabama (1993).
Thomas Edward St Germain
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1997).
Wayne Morris Aufrecht
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.8/10 (Good). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1997).
Ryan James Richmond
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Mississippi (2020), Texas (2013), Louisiana (2006).
Jan S Brunet
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.6/10 (Good). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2010).
Curtis R Harrington
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 47 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1978). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated.
Charles Edward Harrington
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.6/10 (Good). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2018), Louisiana (2011).
Terrica Lee Toumba
Terrica Lee Toumba has handled 1 federal bankruptcy case in federal court.
Sharry Irean Sandler
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.8/10 (Superb). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2005). Awards: Rising Star - 2018, Rising Star - 2017, Rising Star - 2016.
Repayment plan bankruptcy that lets you keep assets while restructuring debt over 3–5 years. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Louisiana and can help you understand whether Chapter 13 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy attorney in Louisiana, 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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