15 Best Foreclosure Defense Attorneys in Texas
Foreclosure defense attorneys in Texas help homeowners stop or delay foreclosure proceedings, negotiate loan modifications with lenders, and explore bankruptcy options that can immediately halt foreclosure through the automatic stay. If you have received a foreclosure notice, time is critical. Browse 15+ foreclosure defense attorneys in Texas to find immediate help.
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Daniel J. Ciment
The Debt Defenders by Ciment Law Firm, PLLC
We are The Debt Defenders by Ciment Law Firm, PLLC, a consumer advocacy law firm that validates, empowers, and provides relief to people facing financial crisis through our proven three-step process: RESOLVE their debts, PROTECT their rights, and help them REBUILD their credit. Most of our clients are working families navigating hardship brought on by job loss, medical issues, divorce, or other unexpected life events. We take the time to review each client’s full financial picture and provide personalized, legal strategies, not one-size-fits-all solutions. Our team also combs every case for consumer protection violations at no extra cost and offers free credit education to support long-term recovery. Whether someone is facing a debt lawsuit, considering bankruptcy, or just overwhelmed by bills, we meet them with dignity, strategy, and a clear path forward.
Jason Delmar Laas-Sughrue
Law Office of Jason Delmar Laas-Sughrue
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.8/10 (Very Good). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2005). Awards: Gold Star - 2015, Gold Star - 2014, Gold Star - 2013.
Veronica Ann Deaver
Law Office of Veronica Ann Deaver
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 27 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (1998).
Tyler Stephen Sims
Law Office of Tyler Stephen Sims
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 13 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2013), Georgia (2012).
Erin B. Shank
Law Office of Erin B. Shank
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.7/10 (Excellent). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (1983).
Matthew W. Bourda
Law Office of Matthew W. Bourda
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.3/10 (Good). 8 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2017). Awards: Highest Grade in Domestic Relations - 2016.
Chance Michael McGhee
Law Office of Chance Michael McGhee
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 31 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (1994). Awards: Elite Lawyer Award - 2021, Superb 10.0 Rating - 2021, 3 Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in San Antonio, TX - 2021.
Christopher Benton Henry
Law Office of Christopher Benton Henry
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.8/10 (Superb). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2008). Awards: Distinguished - 2020, Rising Star - 2020, Rising Star - 2019.
Hershel Robert Chapin
Law Office of Hershel Robert Chapin
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2010). Awards: Client Champion Award - 2024, Best Lawyers Under 40 - 2018, Clients' choice - 2017.
Dorothy Kathleen Butler
Law Office of Dorothy Kathleen Butler
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2010), Louisiana (2009). Awards: Rising Star - 2020, Rising Star - 2017, Rising Star - 2016.
Reese W. Baker
Law Office of Reese W. Baker
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.5/10 (Excellent). 46 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (1979). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2020, Super Lawyer - 2019, AV Preeminent Rated - 2018.
Marcos Demetrio Oliva
Law Office of Marcos Demetrio Oliva
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2006).
Carrie Lynn Weir
Law Office of Carrie Lynn Weir
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.2/10 (Very Good). 29 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (1996). Awards: Peer Review Rated - 2019, Client Rating - 2015.
Nathan Steven Graham
Law Office of Nathan Steven Graham
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.7/10 (Superb). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Texas (2008). Awards: Client Rating - 2019, Rising Star - Bankruptcy: Consumer - 2018, Rising Star - Bankruptcy: Consumer - 2017.
Cheryl S. Davis
Law Office of Cheryl S. Davis
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: New Mexico (2015), Texas (1997). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024, Super Lawyer - 2023.
About Foreclosure Defense in Texas
Foreclosure defense in Texas involves protecting homeowners from losing their property when a mortgage lender initiates foreclosure proceedings. Texas follows a non-judicial (or hybrid) foreclosure process, which directly impacts the timeline and legal strategies available to homeowners facing default.
A foreclosure defense attorney in Texas can challenge the lender's standing to foreclose, identify violations of RESPA, TILA, and state-specific mortgage servicing statutes, negotiate loan modifications and forbearance agreements, and when necessary, file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy to trigger the automatic stay under 11 U.S.C. § 362 — immediately halting all foreclosure activity and providing time to cure arrears over 3–5 years.
Key defenses available in Texas may include challenging the chain of title (whether the foreclosing party actually holds the promissory note), identifying dual tracking violations (pursuing foreclosure while a loss mitigation application is pending), raising statute of limitations defenses, and asserting violations of Texas's specific pre-foreclosure notice requirements. Early intervention is critical — homeowners who engage counsel within the first 30 days of receiving a default notice have significantly more options available.
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