Chapter 7 bankruptcy — often called liquidation bankruptcy — allows individuals and businesses in Tennessee 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 74+ qualified Chapter 7 attorneys across Tennessee who offer free initial consultations.
Showing 1–24 of 74 Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorneys in Tennessee
Mary Elizabeth Ausbrooks
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 30 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1996). Awards: Distinguished - 2016, Distinguished Service Award - 2014, Super Lawyer - 2014.
Eron Hershey Epstein
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1980). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
Ursula Joi Woods Jones
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2002). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2018, Family Strengthening - 2016, Outstanding Service Award - 2015.
Margaret Burns Fugate
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 47 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1979). Awards: AV Preeminent Rated - 2024, AV Rated - 2023, AV Rated - 2022.
Andrew Ellis Farmer
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2008). Awards: Legislative Speaker - 2017, Top 10 Under 40 - 2017, Top 100 Trial Lawyers - 2017.
Alexander Sergey Koval
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2010). Awards: Rising Star - 2017, Rising Star - 2016, Rising Star - 2013.
Amelia Catherine Roberts
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.5/10 (Excellent). 26 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2003). Awards: Best Businesses of 2021 - 2021, Best Chattanooga Divorce Attorneys - 2021, 10 Best Family Law Law Firms - 2020.
Cynthia Turner Lawson
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1997). Awards: A+ Accredited Business.
Amanda Marie Stofan
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.9/10 (Excellent). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2021), Tennessee (2006). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2018, Consumer Bankruptcy - 2012.
William Eugene Maddox Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.6/10 (Excellent). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1995). Awards: Knoxville Top Attorneys - 2021, Distinguished - 2020, Knoxville Top Attorneys - 2020.
Darrell Lane Castle
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.9/10 (Very Good). 47 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1979). Awards: National Achievement Award - 2017, Client Distinction Award - 2016, Client Distinction Award - 2015.
Justin Thomas Hayden
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.3/10 (Excellent). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Georgia (2017), Tennessee (2008). Awards: Rising Star - 2021, Rising Star - 2020, Rising Star - 2019.
Michael Patrick Coury
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: Mississippi (2011), Tennessee (1980). Awards: Memphis Lawyer of the Year - Bankruptcy Litigation - 2014, Top 50 Lawyers in Memphis - 2013, Memphis Lawyer of the Year - Bankruptcy/Insolvency &Reorg. Law - 2012.
Ronald Gene Steen Jr.
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.7/10 (Excellent). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2000), Alabama (1996). Awards: The Best Lawyers in America - 2013, Super Lawyer - 2013, The Best Lawyers in America - 2012.
Philip F. Counce
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 51 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1975). Awards: Client Rating - 2016, Silver Beaver.
Irwin Alice Magevney
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.4/10 (Excellent). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2007). Awards: Dean's Distinguished Service Award - 2007.
Ryan Edward Jarrard
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2005). Awards: Top Attorney - 2017.
Patrick Lee Rice Sr.
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 14 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2012).
R. Deno Cole
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 9.6/10 (Superb). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1997). Awards: BV Rated - 2014, President Award - 2012.
Mark Albert Skelton
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 43 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1983). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2017, Client Champion Award, Distinguished.
Artie Byrd Jr.
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.6/10 (Good). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2011).
Susan Rebecca Limor
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1987).
Christie Renee Taylor
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.3/10 (Good). 10 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (2016).
Carl Jerome Teel Jr
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 33 years of experience. Bar admissions: Tennessee (1993), Mississippi (1992). Awards: Distinguished - 2019, Board Certified as a Consumer Bankruptcy Specialist - 2016, Pro Bono Award - 2011.
Liquidation bankruptcy that eliminates most unsecured debts within 3–6 months. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Tennessee and can help you understand whether Chapter 7 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorney in Tennessee, 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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