Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows residents of Wisconsin to reorganize their debts into a manageable 3 to 5 year repayment plan while keeping their home, car, and other assets. It is particularly effective for stopping foreclosure and catching up on mortgage arrears. Browse 36+ Chapter 13 attorneys in Wisconsin to find one near you.
Showing 1–24 of 36 Chapter 13 Bankruptcy attorneys in Wisconsin
Michael S. Georg
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 28 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1997). Awards: Best Bankruptcy Law Firm - 2019, Top Lawyers - 2019, A+ - 2019.
Amanda K. Ashley
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 21 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2004). Awards: Leading Lawyers 2013 - 2013, Rising Star - 2013, Milwaukee's Top Lawyers - 2012.
Trevor J. Pedersen
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 20 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2005). Awards: Cum Laude - 2005, Blue Book Award - 2003.
Benjamin Patrick Payne
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 23 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2002). Awards: Super Layer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights - 2024, Best Lawyers in America - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights - 2024, Super Layer - Bankruptcy and Creditors Rights - 2023.
Richard B. Jacobson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.5/10 (Superb). 42 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1983). Awards: Distinguished - 2019, Peer Review Rated - 2017, BV Rated - 2016.
Steven Cotter
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 17 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2008). Awards: A+ Rating - 2015, Rising Star - 2014, Rising Star - 2013.
Shari Lynn Stevens
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.4/10 (Excellent). 15 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2010). Awards: Academic Support Teaching Assistant - 2007.
Jeffery P. Phillips
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.9/10 (Superb). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Illinois (2007), Wisconsin (2006). Awards: Rising Star - 2017, Rising Star - 2016, Rising Star - 2015.
Zeshan Usman
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2008), Florida (2007). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Wisconsin Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2024.
Joshua D. Christianson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 8.2/10 (Excellent). 19 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2006).
Mart W. Swenson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.0/10 (Very Good). 49 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1976). Awards: BV Rated - 2015.
Robert Wertheimer
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.1/10 (Very Good). 36 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1989).
Gregory P. Kruse
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 12 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2013).
Angela M. Soltis
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 18 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2007).
Roy E. Hegard
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 7.4/10 (Very Good). 26 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2000).
Angela Jayne Swenson
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.1/10 (Good). 8 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2017).
John W. Menn
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 9.6/10 (Superb). 16 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (2009). Awards: Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms - 2023.
Jessica J. King
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 7.6/10 (Very Good). 24 years of experience. Bar admissions: Dist. of Columbia (2002), Wisconsin (2001).
Robert J. Sisson
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent). 26 years of experience. Bar admissions: New York (2005), Wisconsin (1999). Awards: Empire State Counsel - 2015, Top 100 Trial Lawyers - 2015, Empire State Counsel - 2014.
Joseph R. Reback
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.7/10 (Good). 44 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1981).
William G. Weiland
Primary practice area: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Avvo Rating: 6.8/10 (Good). 40 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1985).
Todd C. Buss
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.8/10 (Good). 35 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1990).
Michael R. Vanden Berg
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 6.5/10 (Good). 39 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1986).
Todd C. Esser
Primary practice area: Bankruptcy & Debt. Avvo Rating: 10.0/10 (Superb). 43 years of experience. Bar admissions: Wisconsin (1982). Awards: Super Lawyer - 2025, Super Lawyer - 2023, Super Lawyer - 2022.
Repayment plan bankruptcy that lets you keep assets while restructuring debt over 3–5 years. Attorneys listed in this directory serve clients across Wisconsin and can help you understand whether Chapter 13 is the right option for your situation.
When searching for a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy attorney in Wisconsin, 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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