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866 Best Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorneys in Ohio

Chapter 7 bankruptcy — often called liquidation bankruptcy — allows individuals and businesses in Ohio 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 866+ qualified Chapter 7 attorneys across Ohio who offer free initial consultations.

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Adam Richard Salisbury
Unverified
4.7(31)

Adam Richard Salisbury

Law Office of Adam Richard Salisbury

Pomeroy, Ohio
9.4/ 10Superb
20 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.5/10 (Very Good). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: West Virginia (2006), Ohio (2005).

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Kelly Gene Kotur
Unverified
3.9(11)

Kelly Gene Kotur

Law Office of Kelly Gene Kotur

Bridgeport, Ohio
7.8/ 10Very Good
19 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: West Virginia (2010), Pennsylvania (2008), Ohio (2006).

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Russ Brammer Cope
Unverified
4.9(65)

Russ Brammer Cope

Law Office of Russ Brammer Cope

Dayton, Ohio
9.8/ 10Superb
17 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2021), Ohio (2008). Awards: Rising Star - 2020, Rising Star - 2019, Rising Star - 2018.

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Christopher Leroy Wesner
Unverified
4.8(21)

Christopher Leroy Wesner

Law Office of Christopher Leroy Wesner

Troy, Ohio
9.6/ 10Superb
18 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2007). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2018, 10 Best - 2014, A+ Rating - 2013.

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Mark Albert Herder
Unverified
4.7(342)

Mark Albert Herder

Law Office of Mark Albert Herder

Columbus, Ohio
9.4/ 10Superb
32 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.4/10 (Excellent). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (1993). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2018, Top Lawyers - 2015, Top Lawyers in Ohio - 2015.

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R. Michael Smith
Unverified
4.7(10)

R. Michael Smith

Law Office of R. Michael Smith

Cincinnati, Ohio
9.4/ 10Superb
40 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.7/10 (Excellent). 40 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (1985). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2016, Who's Who in American Law - 2000, Who's Who in American Law - 1999.

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David Jay Sternberg
Unverified
4.6(12)

David Jay Sternberg

Law Office of David Jay Sternberg

Willoughby, Ohio
9.2/ 10Superb
52 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 52 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (1973). Awards: AV Rated - 2015, Top Contributor - 2013,2012, Silver Client Champion.

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David Edward Mortimer
Unverified
4.8(46)

David Edward Mortimer

Law Office of David Edward Mortimer

Zanesville, Ohio
9.6/ 10Superb
23 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2002). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2023, Certificate of Appreciation for helping with clinic - 2018, Certificate of Appreciation for helping with Clinic - 2017.

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Laura Marie Nesbitt
Unverified
4.7(47)

Laura Marie Nesbitt

Law Office of Laura Marie Nesbitt

Dublin, Ohio
9.4/ 10Superb
18 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2007). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2021, Super Lawyer - 2020, Super Lawyer - 2019.

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Robert Ascenzo Ciotola
Unverified
5.0(3)

Robert Ascenzo Ciotola

Law Office of Robert Ascenzo Ciotola

Canfield, Ohio
10.0/ 10Superb
48 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent). 48 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (1977). Awards: Client Champion Award - 2019, BV Rated - 2018, 4.8 Client Rating - 2015.

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Robert L. Caplan
Unverified
4.6(28)

Robert L. Caplan

Law Office of Robert L. Caplan

Columbus, Ohio
9.2/ 10Superb
31 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (1994). Awards: Order the Curia - 1994, Amercian Jurisprudence Award - 1992.

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Arthur M. Richard III
Unverified
4.2(52)

Arthur M. Richard III

Law Office of Arthur M. Richard III

Cincinnati, Ohio
7.3/ 10Very Good
32 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 32 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (1993). Awards: Top-Rated Lawyer - 2021, Top-Rated Lawyer - 2020.

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Dean David Paolucci
Unverified
4.7(159)

Dean David Paolucci

Law Office of Dean David Paolucci

Stow, Ohio
8.8/ 10Excellent
24 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2007). Awards: Winner; 2021 - 2021, A+ Rating for 2021 - 2021, Winner; 2020 - 2020.

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Sean Patrick Moore
Unverified
4.1(32)

Sean Patrick Moore

Law Office of Sean Patrick Moore

Parma, Ohio
8.0/ 10Excellent
23 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.0/10 (Excellent). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2002). Awards: Akron Bar Association Scholarship - 2002, PILF Scholarship - 2001.

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Helen Clare Wallace
Unverified
4.8(189)

Helen Clare Wallace

Law Office of Helen Clare Wallace

Dayton, Ohio
10.0/ 10Superb
25 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 25 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2000). Awards: License to Practice in SCOTUS - 2007, License to Practice in Federal Court - 2001.

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John Mark Williams
Unverified
4.8(18)

John Mark Williams

Law Office of John Mark Williams

Cincinnati, Ohio
9.0/ 10Superb
31 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.0/10 (Superb). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (1994). Awards: BV Rated - 2016.

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Joseph Michael Romano
Unverified
4.7(16)

Joseph Michael Romano

Law Office of Joseph Michael Romano

Cleveland, Ohio
9.4/ 10Superb
23 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.3/10 (Excellent). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2002). Awards: Top 100 Up and Coming Lawyers - 2012, Top 100 Up and Coming Lawyers - 2011.

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Roger Max Bundy Jr.
Unverified
3.6(14)

Roger Max Bundy Jr.

Law Office of Roger Max Bundy Jr.

Broadview Heights, Ohio
7.2/ 10Very Good
23 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2002). Awards: Client Champion Award - 2019, Client's Choice - 2019, Top Contributor - 2019.

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Nannette Benoit Dean
Unverified
4.3(4)

Nannette Benoit Dean

Law Office of Nannette Benoit Dean

Dublin, Ohio
8.6/ 10Excellent
30 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.3/10 (Very Good). 30 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (1995). Awards: BV Rated - 2015.

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Edward Lee Schimmel
Unverified
4.9(33)

Edward Lee Schimmel

Law Office of Edward Lee Schimmel

Oregon, Ohio
9.8/ 10Superb
22 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.5/10 (Very Good). 22 years of experience. Bar admissions: Florida (2004), Ohio (2003). Awards: Client's Choice - 2017, Client Distinction Award - 2016, Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 - 2016.

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Mark Nelson Hardig
Unverified
4.7(3)

Mark Nelson Hardig

Law Office of Mark Nelson Hardig

Hamilton, Ohio
9.4/ 10Superb
44 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.4/10 (Excellent). 44 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (1981). Awards: C.R. Beirne Trial Practice Award - 1980.

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Jon David Axelrod
Unverified
4.7(64)

Jon David Axelrod

Law Office of Jon David Axelrod

Mentor, Ohio
9.4/ 10Superb
20 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2005). Awards: Client Champion Award - 2023, Silver Client Champion.

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Jonathon Martin Ginter
Unverified
4.9(28)

Jonathon Martin Ginter

Law Office of Jonathon Martin Ginter

Cleveland, Ohio
9.8/ 10Superb
21 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Ohio (2004). Awards: 10.0 Rating - 2020.

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Patrick Conway
Unverified
4.7(90)

Patrick Conway

Law Office of Patrick Conway

Cincinnati, Ohio
9.4/ 10Superb
43 yrs exp.

Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 43 years of experience. Bar admissions: Kentucky (1999). Awards: Juris Doctor - 1980.

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About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Ohio

Liquidation bankruptcy that eliminates most unsecured debts within 3–6 months. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Ohio and can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right option for your situation.

When searching for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney in Ohio, 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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