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Bankruptcy Attorneys in Texas

Chapter 7, 11, 13 filings, debt relief, creditor protection. 6,783 pre-screened attorneys across 112 counties.

What Is Bankruptcy Law in Texas?

Chapter 7, 11, 13 filings, debt relief, creditor protection. 6,783 active attorneys with the State Bar of Texas list Bankruptcy as a practice area, including attorneys whose bar classification is "Creditor-Debtor".

When Do You Need a Texas Bankruptcy Attorney?

You need a Texas bankruptcy attorney when facing chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 11 reorganization, chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, or creditor rights, or any other matter governed by Texas bankruptcy law. Early consultation can preserve legal options and prevent costly procedural mistakes. Many Texas attorneys offer free initial consultations.

Texas Bankruptcy Sub-Specialties

Bankruptcy covers several distinct case types in Texas, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy matters in Texas fall within the broader Bankruptcy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in chapter 7 bankruptcy cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Chapter 11 Reorganization

Chapter 11 Reorganization matters in Texas fall within the broader Bankruptcy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in chapter 11 reorganization cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy matters in Texas fall within the broader Bankruptcy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in chapter 13 bankruptcy cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Debt Negotiation

Debt Negotiation matters in Texas fall within the broader Bankruptcy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in debt negotiation cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Creditor Rights

Creditor Rights matters in Texas fall within the broader Bankruptcy practice area. Texas-licensed attorneys experienced in creditor rights cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

Texas bankruptcy attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$450) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Tex. Disciplinary R. Prof. Conduct 1.04.

Texas Laws and Statutes

Texas bankruptcy is governed by various provisions of the Texas Statutes. Consult a Texas-licensed attorney for the specific statute citations applicable to your matter.

Bankruptcy Attorneys by County

Pre-screened bankruptcy attorneys serving each Texas county. Counts reflect active State Bar of Texas members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.

📍 Harris County 1,482 attorneys
John Bunyan Benton — THE JOHN BENTON LAW FIRM, SpringJon D. Totz — TOTZ ELLISON & TOTZ PC, HoustonRichard F. Dole — UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON, Houston
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📍 Dallas County 1,183 attorneys
Robert Conway Mcguire — DallasDon Morris Sallinger — DON M. SALLINGER P.C., DallasHarrell Pailet — HARRELL PAILET & ASSOCIATES PC, Dallas
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📍 Travis County 403 attorneys
William C. Davidson — CHAMBERLAIN AND MCHANEY, AustinDavid R. Keyes — KELLY HART & HALLMAN LLP, AustinDonald L. Wolf — DONALD, Austin
View all 403 Travis bankruptcy attorneys →
📍 Bexar County 331 attorneys
Daniel Ralph Rutherford — THE RUTHERFORD LAW FIRM, PLLC, San AntonioMelvin N. Eichelbaum — San AntonioWilliam B. Chenault — CHENAULT LAW FIRM, San Antonio
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📍 Tarrant County 315 attorneys
William Carl Meier — HurstTimothy N. Truman — TIM TRUMAN, ATTORNEY, North Richland HillsWilliam D. Tate — Grapevine
View all 315 Tarrant bankruptcy attorneys →
📍 Collin County 252 attorneys
Ronald W. Bradley — LAW OFFICE OF RONALD W BRADLEY, PlanoRalph S. Wheatly — CLMG CORP, PlanoR. Fred Hosey — R. FRED HOSEY, ATTORNEY AT LAW., Plano
View all 252 Collin bankruptcy attorneys →
📍 Lubbock County 80 attorneys
Don Ray Kidd — LAW OFFICE OF DON R. KIDD, LubbockRobert B. Wilson — LAW OFFICE OF ROBERT B. WILSON, LubbockJames Craig Brummett — BRUMMETT & BRUMMETT, Lubbock
View all 80 Lubbock bankruptcy attorneys →
📍 El Paso County 71 attorneys
Herbert Ehrlich — EHRLICH LAW FIRM, El PasoWilliam A. Elias — ATTORNEY AT LAW, El PasoEnrique Ramirez — El Paso
View all 71 El Paso bankruptcy attorneys →
📍 Denton County 67 attorneys
H. Michael Johnson — DentonR. Stephen Nichols — RETIRED, Flower MoundDaniel C. Durand — DURAND ASSOCIATES PC, Lewisville
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📍 Montgomery County 64 attorneys
Lawrence D. Tackett — LAWRENCE D. TACKETT, PLLC, The WoodlandsDavid Michael Powlen — The WoodlandsDouglas Cole Grijalva — RETIRED, The Woodlands
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📍 Fort Bend County 64 attorneys
Lowell Thomas Cage — Sugar LandJefery F. Carson — JEFERY F. CARSON & ASSOC., Sugar LandDavid G. Peake — CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE, Sugar Land
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📍 Nueces County 63 attorneys
Stewart N. Rice — WOOD BOYKIN & WOLTER, Corpus ChristiAllan Leslie Potter — Corpus ChristiClaude M. Henkel — OF COUNSEL, CHAVES, OBREGON & PERALES, L, Corpus Christi
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Common Questions About Texas Bankruptcy

Browse the 6,783 Texas bankruptcy attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of Texas records.
Texas bankruptcy attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$450) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Tex. Disciplinary R. Prof. Conduct 1.04.
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Yes. Every Texas attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of Texas. We verify bar status on every attorney listing. Disciplinary actions are public record; we display them transparently on each profile per the Texas Public Information Act.
Several Texas organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid: Texas Legal Services Center, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, TexasLawHelp.org, Lone Star Legal Aid. For criminal cases, indigent defendants are entitled to a Public Defender at no cost.

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