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MassachusettsConsumer Bankruptcy Lawyers in Bristol County, Massachusetts

When an individual debtor can no longer meet his or her financial obligations, he or she may seek protection through a bankruptcy proceeding in Bristol County, Massachusetts.

When an individual files for bankruptcy, he or she will usually file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debtor's nonexempt assets are liquidated and his or her debts are paid off. Debts remaining after all nonexempt assets are liquidated are usually discharged.

Under a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the debtor is put on a court-ordered payment plan. Contact a bankruptcy attorney for legal advice on filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Henry C Ellis

Henry C Ellis
Law Office of Henry C. Ellis
41 Harrison Street
Taunton, MA 02780
Henry C Ellis is a Consumer Bankruptcy lawyer who attended Suffold University Law School... read more >

Alexander M Nesson

Alexander M Nesson
Attorney at Law
4 Court Street Suite 105
Taunton, MA 02780
Licensed for 30 years, Alexander M Nesson is a Criminal Defense and Family Law lawyer... read more >

Deborah Gwen Roher

Deborah Gwen Roher
Deborah G. Roher, Attorney at Law
56 N. Main Street Suite 413
Fall River, MA 02720
Licensed for 36 years, Deborah Gwen Roher is a Consumer Law and Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

Theodore John Koban

Theodore John Koban
89 North Main Street
Attleboro, MA 02703
Licensed for 46 years, Theodore John Koban is a Personal Injury and Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

David G Prentiss

David G Prentiss
700 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Licensed for 49 years, David G Prentiss is a Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

John S Simonian

John S Simonian
154 North Main Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Licensed for 17 years, John S Simonian is a Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

Michael Hillinger

Michael Hillinger
333 Faunce Corner Road
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Michael Hillinger is a Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

Roger C Stanford

Roger C Stanford
100 Eighth Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
Licensed for 51 years, Roger C Stanford is a Bankruptcy lawyer... read more >

Mark E Barnett

Mark E Barnett
National Lumber Company
71 Maple Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Mark E Barnett is a Bankruptcy lawyer who attended Suffolk University Law School... read more >
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Consumer Bankruptcy Specialty Areas

Consumer Bankruptcy Certification

Board Certification in Consumer Bankruptcy Law - The American Board of Certification (ABC) is accredited by the ABA to certify attorneys as specialists in consumer bankruptcy law.



Nonprofit Legal Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

NACBA serves the needs of consumer bankruptcy attorneys and works to protect the rights of consumer debtors.


About Bristol County

Find Lawyers in Bristol County, MA

Lawyer Referral Service in Bristol County, MA - The Bristol County Bar Association (BCBA) sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) from its offices in New Bedford, MA. The LRS helps individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney throughout the county. When you call the service a trained staff person will discuss the case with you during a brief and confidential intake process to determine which type of attorney is needed. You will then receive a referral to a local attorney experienced in that practice area of the law.



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