Chapter 7 bankruptcy — often called liquidation bankruptcy — allows individuals and businesses in North Carolina 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 100+ qualified Chapter 7 attorneys across North Carolina who offer free initial consultations.
Showing 1–24 of 100 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina
Douglas Q. Wickham
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 59 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1987). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Adrian M. Lapas
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1993). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Kenneth Love Jr.
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2008). Awards: Rising Star - 2019, Rising Star - 2018, Rising Star - 2017.
Jeanne Ann Pennebaker
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2009). Awards: Legal Elite - 2017, Legal Elite - 2016, Honored Member - 2015.
Lynn Ellen Coleman
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2000). Awards: Top Contributor - 2025,2024,2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017,2016,2015,2014,2013,2012, Client's Choice - 2015, Distinguished Peer Review Rating.
Damon Terry Duncan
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2009). Awards: 2012 Rising Stars - Bankruptcy - 2012, Best All-Around (Male) - 2009.
Derek R. Caldwell
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.1/10 (Superb). 30 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1995). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2021, Peer Review Rated - 2019, Peer Review Rated - 2010.
Jason David Witt
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2004). Awards: Rising Star - 2019, Rising Star - 2018, Rising Star - 2017.
William G. Berggren
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.9/10 (Good). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1992). Awards: Exceptional Achievement Award in Legal Communications - 1988, Advanced Commercial Transactions - 1987, Constitutional Law - 1986.
Joseph W. Grier III
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 48 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1977). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Elizabeth Fowlkes Lawson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 6 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2019). Awards: Outstanding Performance in Bankruptcy Coursework - 2017.
Algernon L. Butler III
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1994). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Robert Todd Mosley
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2015), Tennessee (2005). Awards: CJA Panel Member - 2013, Trial College Graduate - 2012, Client's Choice Award - 2012.
Joseph M. Wilson Jr.
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.4/10 (Superb). 34 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1991). Awards: BV Rated - 2013, Largest Law Firm - 2013, BV Rated - 2012.
A Cotten Wright
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2001). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Edward C. Boltz
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1996). Awards: Consumer BK Specialist - 2006.
Matthew Allen Schmidt
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2017), Pennsylvania (2010), New Jersey (2008).
Joshua Paul Hillin
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.1/10 (Excellent). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2002).
John G. Rhyne
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 35 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1990). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023, Super Lawyer - 2022.
Richard P Cook
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.3/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2008). Awards: Legal Elite - 2016, Legal Elite - 2013.
Frederick Walter Hoethke
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.5/10 (Excellent). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (1989). Awards: Top 100 Litigation Attorneys in North Carolina - 2016, One of the top Bankruptcy Attorneys in Charlotte, NC - 2016.
Douglas L. Hall
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.1/10 (Excellent). 30 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1995). Awards: Distinguished - 2019, Distinguished - 2018, Client Distinction Award - 2014.
J. Allen Murphy
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.7/10 (Very Good). 40 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (1985). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2017.
Sheree Cameron
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: North Carolina (2003). Awards: Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist - 2020, Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy & Debt - 2019, Best Wife - 2014.
Liquidation bankruptcy that eliminates most unsecured debts within 3–6 months. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across North Carolina and can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney in North Carolina, 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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