Chapter 7 bankruptcy — often called liquidation bankruptcy — allows individuals and businesses in Louisiana 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 42+ qualified Chapter 7 attorneys across Louisiana who offer free initial consultations.
Showing 1–24 of 42 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorneys in Louisiana
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.
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.
Danielle N Thompson
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 10 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2015). Awards: Client's Choice - 2019, Client's Choice - 2018, 10 Best - 2018.
Nancy S Bousfield
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1989).
D Scott Carmouche
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (2005).
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).
Frances Marie Strayham
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 41 years of experience. Bar admissions: Mississippi (2001), Louisiana (1984).
Frank A Milanese
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1983). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating.
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).
H. Kent Aguillard
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: Louisiana (1979). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Liquidation bankruptcy that eliminates most unsecured debts within 3–6 months. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Louisiana and can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 7 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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