Bankruptcy Exemptions: What Property Can You Keep?
Exemptions protect your home, car, retirement accounts, and household goods from liquidation in bankruptcy. This guide covers the 2025 federal exemption amounts and how state exemptions compare.
Chapter 7 bankruptcy — often called liquidation bankruptcy — allows individuals and businesses in Nebraska 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 19+ qualified Chapter 7 attorneys across Nebraska who offer free initial consultations.
Showing 1–19 of 19 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorneys in Nebraska

Samuel Joseph Turco
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Iowa (2004), Nebraska (1992). Awards: Distinguished - 2022, AV Rated - 2019.
Roxanne M Alhejaj
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2006). Awards: Honor Roll - 2015.

Paul W. Rea
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (1992). Awards: Distinguished - 2017, Robert M. Spire Pro Bono Award - 1995.
Ryan Douglas Caldwell
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2005). Awards: Nester Award for Leadership - 2002.
Erin M McCartney
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2007).

Tregg Robert Lunn
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2004).

Kevin J. O'Connell
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.6/10 (Good). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2010).

Jonathan Eller
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.8/10 (Good). 6 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2019). Awards: Eagle - 2004.

Shane Matthew Cochran
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2011). Awards: Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 - 2021.

April Leann Lewis
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 12 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2013).
Rebecca Sue Abell Brown
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2002). Awards: Bronze Award - 2008.

David Clarke Hepperlen
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2004), Iowa (2004).

Elizabeth Marie Lally
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.7/10 (Very Good). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2017), Iowa (2016), Indiana (2009). Awards: Rising Star - 2015, Rising Star - 2014.
Trev Edward Peterson
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.9/10 (Good). 44 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (1981). Awards: Super Lawyer of the Great Plains - 2007.

Daniel A. Fullner
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (1979).

Todd Daniel Morten
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2008). Awards: CALI Award for Future Excellence - 2008.

Laura Karthauser Essay
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2010). Awards: CALI Award - 2009.

Adam Robert Tripp
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Nebraska (2008), North Dakota (2006).

John T. Turco
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Iowa (2008), Nebraska (1989). Awards: AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - 2016, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - 2014, Client Rating - 2014.
Liquidation bankruptcy that eliminates most unsecured debts within 3–6 months. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Nebraska and can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney in Nebraska, 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.
All attorneys in this directory are listed with their verified status clearly indicated. Profiles marked as Verified have had their credentials independently confirmed by our team. Profiles marked as Unverified are sourced from public records and have not yet had their credentials verified.
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