Chapter 7 cases
A typical fee is $1250.00 - $2,500.00 for a consumer case and $4,000.00 for a business case. Special circumstances are considered to lower that fee or raise it, including client hardship. Charging less than the full fee "up front" is a common option we offer to make fees more affordable for clients. The new law encouraged bankruptcy lawyers across the country to increase their fees.

Chapter 13 cases
Chapter 13 cases are governed by court rules. A typical consumer Chapter 13 case requires $2,000.00 up front plus the filing fee. An additional $2,800.00 is paid over time. Almost all lawyers charge the same so the critical question is getting the best legal help. The Court has approved 99% of our Chapter 13 payment plans in the last 25 years. The vast majority of these have concluded successfully.

Creditor cases
Hourly rates can be fixed fee, $350.00 per hour, or contingency fee. Many of the creditor clients are attracted to the contingency fee option because they are wary of throwing away good money after bad. Some cases where collection is unlikely may not warrant contingency. However, every attempt is made to offer reasonable arrangements. In Federal Courts, creditors need bankruptcy lawyers, too.

Filing fees
Chapter 7 filing fee is $299.00
Chapter 13 filing fee is $284.00