Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows residents of Maryland 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 45+ Chapter 13 attorneys in Maryland to find one near you.
Showing 1–24 of 45 Chapter 13 Bankruptcy attorneys in Maryland
Robert N Grossbart
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 38 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1987). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Jan Ingham Berlage
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 30 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (2002), Maryland (2002), New York (1996). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Eric Scott Steiner
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (2009), Maryland (2007). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2020, Chosen for Who's Who in the World - 2020, 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award - 2019.
Timothy Joseph Mummert
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.0/10 (Superb). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (2002). Awards: Distinguished - 2022, Top Ethics - 2014, Top Contributor - 2013.
Jeffrey P Nesson
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1983). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated - 2020, AV Peer Review Rating - 2020.
Lorrianne Jeanette Rice
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 30 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1995). Awards: Fellow - 2017, Fellow - 2015, Mentoring Progam - 2014.
Frank Morris II
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (1997), Maryland (1994).
Douglas Robert Gorius
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.3/10 (Good). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1998). Awards: Appreciation for Outstanding Leadership as Section Chair - 2007, Who's Who Among American Law Students - 1996.
David M Gormley
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.7/10 (Excellent). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1992). Awards: The "Who's Who" of the Real Estate Industry on Social Media - 2014, Top Contributor - 2014, Peer Review Rated - 2014.
Brett D Weiss
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (1986), Maryland (1983). Awards: Distinguished Service Award - 2011, Lewis F. Powell Medal for Excellence in Advocacy - 1982, Morris B. Myerowitz Moot Court Award - 1982.
John Douglas Burns
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (1999), Maryland (1994). Awards: BV®Distinguished - 2012, American Jurisprudence Award.
Matthew Eliot Abbott
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.7/10 (Very Good). 6 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (2019). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated - 2021, AV Preeminent Rated - 2020, AV Preeminent Rated - 2019.
Ronald Jay Drescher
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.8/10 (Superb). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: Delaware (2001), Maryland (1991). Awards: Literary Distinction Award - 2018, BV Rated - 2018, BV Rated - 2017.
David J Kaminow
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (1996), Maryland (1993). Awards: Distinguished - 2019, Top 100 Verdicts - 2018.
David Erwin Cahn
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.7/10 (Excellent). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (2007), Dist. of Columbia (2007), New York (2006). Awards: Who's Who in American Law - 2015, Top 100 Trial Lawyers - 2014, Archibald R. Murray Award.
Lawrence Price
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1989). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated - 2016, Continued Services - Bankruptcy Program - 2005, Community Service Award - 2004.
Marc Robert Kivitz
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1979). Awards: Belsky Award - 2013, AV Preeminent Rated, AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating.
Joy Patricia Robinson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 35 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1990). Awards: Client Champion Award.
Raquel Simone White
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (2003).
Edward Amourgis
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 26 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (2001), Virginia (2000), Maryland (1999).
Candy L Thompson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1996). Awards: Outstanding Academic Achievement - 1984.
Jay B. Shuster
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 44 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1981).
Wayne K Clark
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (1979).
Young S Song
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: Virginia (2003), Dist. of Columbia (2000), Maryland (1998). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Appreciation for Leadership and Guidance - 2009.
Repayment plan bankruptcy that lets you keep assets while restructuring debt over 3–5 years. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Maryland and can help you understand whether Chapter 13 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy attorney in Maryland, 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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