Santa Monica, California Bankruptcy Attorneys

Compare 10 attorneys and 8 law firms in Santa Monica , CA. Sort by highest rating and years of bankruptcy experience.

James Andrews
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at Gilchrist and Rutter with 62 years experience

1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 900, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Laurie Butler
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at The Butler Law Firm with 46 years experience

520 Broadway Avenue, Suite 350, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Steven Polard
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at Perkins Coie with 45 years experience

1620 26th Street, Sixth Floor, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Sheldon Eisenberg
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at Bryan Cave with 43 years experience

120 Broadway, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Michael Abrams
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at Gilchrist and Rutter with 43 years experience

1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 900, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Jeffrey Paris
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at Paris and Paris with 40 years experience

424 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Karen Paris
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at Paris and Paris with 39 years experience

424 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405

Joshua Wayser
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at Greenwald Pauly Foster and Miller with 35 years experience

1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 400, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Kathleen DeVaney
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at Stradling Yocca Carlson and Rauth with 33 years experience

100 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 440, Santa Monica, CA 90401

David Lambert
Santa Monica bankruptcy attorney at Gilchrist and Rutter with 22 years experience

1299 Ocean Avenue, Suite 900, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Need help with a bankruptcy matter?

Just because you owe money to another person, a bank, a credit card company, a landlord or another party doesn't mean you've signed away your legal rights. Federal and state debtor-creditor laws explain both the legal rights and obligations of debtors (people who owe money) and creditors (those who are owed money). If you're being hounded by collection agencies and debt collectors, talk to a bankruptcy and debt attorney who can help you enforce your legal rights while also working to explore debt relief options. Your lawyer can discuss the pros and cons of debt settlement, garnishment, personal bankruptcy and other possible solutions. Many states forbid lawyers to say they “specialize” in a specific practice, but for bankruptcy law you wouldn’t want it any other way. Look for attorneys who limit their practice to bankruptcy law.

Need an attorney in Santa Monica, CA?

Find the right attorney by reviewing and comparing our profiles of lawyers and their law firms, with details on each attorney and their colleague’s practice, experience, education, training, honors and fee structure. Carefully consider client reviews and recommendations from people just like you. If you have complex legal needs, a larger firm with multiple attorneys who can advise you in different areas may be the best fit. If your needs are more limited and very specific, consider a smaller firm. Speak with several Santa Monica bankruptcy attorneys to find the one that is best for you.

Ask yourself the 3 C’s:

  • Credentials ‐ How many cases has this attorney worked on similar to yours?
  • Comfort ‐ Who are you most comfortable working with? Is the lawyer’s office nearby? How and how often will they get in touch with you?
  • Cost ‐ Have expected costs and fees been clearly explained to you? It’s OK to ask for an estimate.