Chapter 7 bankruptcy — often called liquidation bankruptcy — allows individuals and businesses in Maryland 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 81+ qualified Chapter 7 attorneys across Maryland who offer free initial consultations.
Showing 1–24 of 81 Chapter 7 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.
Jessica Lynn Murray
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (2010). Awards: Recognizing Excellence in Family and Divorce Law - 2020, 10 Best- Maryland - 2020, 10 Best Firm- Maryland - 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.
Sonila Isak
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (2011). Awards: Honor Scholarship - 2007, John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
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.
Alexandra Monroy
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.7/10 (Very Good). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Maryland (2007), Dist. of Columbia (2004). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2018.
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).
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.
Liquidation bankruptcy that eliminates most unsecured debts within 3–6 months. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Maryland and can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 7 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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