AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Palo Alto Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).
Practice Area
Reviews
More Filters
Sort by
Language
Years Established
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Palo Alto Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer ... Learn More
AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Palo Alto Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Bialson, Bergen & Schwab

4.6
4 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • For over thirty years, Bialson, Bergen & Schwab has represented public and private companies in all aspects of commercial law and litigation, bankruptcy, insolvency, & creditor... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Secured Transactions, and 59 more

Gaye Nell Heck
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Other Lawyers At This Firm
Compare with other firms

Law Offices of Joseph R. Kafka

3.8
3 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • My firm handles civil lawsuits primarily in the areas of collections, contract/business litigation, insurance and personal injury. I both prosecute and defend these matters. I... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDebt, Credit, and 27 more

  • Free Consultation

Joseph R. Kafka
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Binder Malter Harris & Rome-Banks LLP

Reviews not shown

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced Attorneys in all aspects of Bankruptcy and Reorganization

  • Bankruptcy LawyersChapter 11 Reorganizations, Debtor/Creditor Bankruptcy, and 61 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Wendy Watrous Smith
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Other Lawyers At This Firm
Compare with other firms

Your legal solution starts here.

Get professional advice by contacting an attorney today.

ADVERTISEMENT

Hanna & Van Atta

4.6
4 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • One of the most experienced law firms in California in the area of real estate law; we are one of the premier firms in the state in the highly specialized area of matters... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersReal Estate, Land Use, and 43 more

William R. Garrett
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Sweeney Mason LLP

4.8
7 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 13 lawyers2 awards

  • Attorneys at law

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness, Corporate Law, and 61 more

William Kaufman
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • You need an attorney who will make sure your professional practice or business is protected. We advocate for clients both here and abroad.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersDesign Professionals, Real Estate, and 3 more

Brent Basilico
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation

4.5
106 Reviews

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers2 awards

  • The largest law firm on the Central Coast with experienced attorneys specializing in a full array of professional legal services. Stability, Service and Commitment to our... Read More

  • Bankruptcy LawyersBusiness Law, Commercial Litigation, and 81 more

Anne K. Secker
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Other Lawyers At This Firm
Compare with other firms

Farmer & Ready A Law Corporation

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Palo Alto, CA and Santa Clara County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • A law firm practicing bankruptcy law.

  • Bankruptcy LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 5 more

Paul F. Ready
Bankruptcy Lawyer
Compare with other firms

Alston & Bird LLP

  • 1950 University Avenue, 5th Floor East, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Rutan & Tucker, LLP

  • 3000 El Camino Real, Suite 200, Palo Alto, CA 94306-9814

Lawyers At This Firm

Reed Smith LLP

  • 1510 Page Mill Rd., Ste. 110, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Lawyers At This Firm

Mayer Brown LLP

  • 3000 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306-2112

Lawyers At This Firm

Foley & Lardner LLP

  • 975 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Lawyers At This Firm

The Slattery Law Firm

  • 101 California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306

Vectis Law Group

  • 2225 E. Bayshore Rd., Ste. 246, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

  • 2475 Hanover St., Palo Alto, CA 94304-1155

Lawyers At This Firm

King & Spalding LLP

  • 601 S. California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306

Lawyers At This Firm

Stephen R. Pappas

  • 550 South California Avenue, Suite 320, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Legal Recourse

  • 2431 Park Blvd., Palo Alto, CA 94306-1931

Duane Morris LLP

  • 2475 Hanover Street, Palo Alto, CA 94304

Lawyers At This Firm

Sidley Austin LLP

  • 1001 Page Mill Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304

Lawyers At This Firm

Herrick & Herrick Attorneys at Law

  • 888 Robb Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306

Lawyers At This Firm

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

  • 3000 El Camino Real, Suite 400, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Lawyers At This Firm

Haynes and Boone, LLP

  • 525 University Ave., Ste. 400, Palo Alto, CA 94301-1918

Lawyers At This Firm

Bingham McCutchen LLP

  • 1117 South California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1106

Lawyers At This Firm

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

  • 525 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Lawyers At This Firm

King & Wood

  • 3000, El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Lawyers At This Firm

Cooley LLP

  • 3175 Hanover St., Palo Alto, CA 94304-1130

Lawyers At This Firm

Baker Botts L.L.P.

  • 1001 Page Mill Rd., Bldg. One, Ste. 200, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1007

Lawyers At This Firm

Osborne Clarke

  • 3000 El Camino Real, Ste. 200, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Ask a Lawyer

Additional Resources

Looking for Bankruptcy Lawyers in Palo Alto?

Bankruptcy lawyers help individuals and businesses find relief from overwhelming debt. They analyze your financial situation and guide you through processes like Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization. Their goal is to stop creditor harassment, protect your assets, and provide a legal path to a fresh financial start.

About our Bankruptcy Lawyers Ratings

The average lawyer rating is created by peers based on legal expertise, ethical standards, quality of service, and relationship skills. Recommendations are made by real clients.

CLIENT RECOMMENDED
86 %

379 Client Reviews

PEER REVIEWS
4.8

6125 Peer Reviews

User Resources

Lawyer Resources

Commonly Asked Bankruptcy Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can a lien be put into a bankruptcy?

Michael Jay Berger
Answered by attorney Michael Jay Berger
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger
The Judgment lien on your home will remain on your home and survive the bankruptcy, even though your personal obligation to pay the judgment will be discharged. The only way to remove the lien is to file and win a Motion to Avoid Lien under 11 U.S.C. Section 522(f) while your bankruptcy is still pending. For more information on how to do this, call me.
The Judgment lien on your home will remain on your home and survive the bankruptcy, even though your personal obligation to pay the judgment will be discharged. The only way to remove the lien is to file and win a Motion to Avoid Lien under 11 U.S.C. Section 522(f) while your bankruptcy is still pending. For more information on how to do this, call me.
Read More Read Less

Are closed credit cards with remaining balances unsecured debts?

default-avatar
Answered by attorney Dorothy G. Bunce (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at A Fresh Start
It sounds like you are worrying about things that are completely unimportant, which almost always means that you are ignoring things that are important. Do not file bankruptcy without legal representation, because it is the problem that you don't see that will bite you.
It sounds like you are worrying about things that are completely unimportant, which almost always means that you are ignoring things that are important. Do not file bankruptcy without legal representation, because it is the problem that you don't see that will bite you.
Read More Read Less

How will removing my name from the deed affect my bankruptcy?

Giovanni Orantes
Answered by attorney Giovanni Orantes (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Orantes Law Firm
Receiving relief under the Bankruptcy Laws depends on your honesty. If you do something prior to filing a bankruptcy case, there should be a good reason to do it. For example, if your father needed you to get off the title to be able to obtain refinancing AND the property has no equity, there shouldn't be a problem so long as you disclose the transaction in your bankruptcy petition. If there is equity in the property, it might be best for you to unwind the transaction removing your name or otherwise restore the status of the title before you "signed to remove" your name from the deed of the house because the exemption laws require you to be the legal owner of property before you can invoke them - in other words, you can invoke the laws to exempt your property, but once you transfer your property to someone else, you cannot invoke the laws to protect that third party's property. Of course, there are too many variables in this equation for me to give you complete advice without meeting with you to get more information. Call us to set up an appointment for a free consultation.
Receiving relief under the Bankruptcy Laws depends on your honesty. If you do something prior to filing a bankruptcy case, there should be a good reason to do it. For example, if your father needed you to get off the title to be able to obtain refinancing AND the property has no equity, there shouldn't be a problem so long as you disclose the transaction in your bankruptcy petition. If there is equity in the property, it might be best for you to unwind the transaction removing your name or otherwise restore the status of the title before you "signed to remove" your name from the deed of the house because the exemption laws require you to be the legal owner of property before you can invoke them - in other words, you can invoke the laws to exempt your property, but once you transfer your property to someone else, you cannot invoke the laws to protect that third party's property. Of course, there are too many variables in this equation for me to give you complete advice without meeting with you to get more information. Call us to set up an appointment for a free consultation.
Read More Read Less