Top Bankruptcy Lawyers Near Me in Seattle Area

Richard J. Symmes, Esq. is a Seattle native and the principal attorney at Symmes Law Group, PLLC. Mr. Symmes currently focuses his practice on bankruptcy and debt settlement matters and is an experienced bankruptcy advocate, having filed and prepared numerous bankruptcy petitions prior to starting his own firm. Mr. Symmes is also well versed in business, trademark, and sports and entertainment matters. Prior to forming Symmes Law Group, PLLC Mr. Symmes was an associate attorney at two respected law firms in Denver, Colorado where his practice primarily involved bankruptcy, business and insurance defense. While in law school Mr. Symmes clerked at All Pro Sports and Entertainment in Denver, Colorado, where he participated in the representation of marquee NFL and PGA athletes in player grievances, endorsement contracts, standard player contracts, business incorporations and trademark disputes. In addition to his work at All Pro, Mr. Symmes clerked and interned for several law firms throughout Colorado in the areas of employment, family, gambling, and trusts and estates law.. Mr. Symmes is a graduate of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he was the Vice President and Community Director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society as well as a Staff Editor for the University of Denver Sports and Entertainment Law Journal. Mr. Symmes earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Washington in Seattle where he double majored in economics and communications.

Richard is an associate at Bush Kornfeld LLP, a Chambers-ranked Band 1 bankruptcy and restructuring firm, especially lauded for its work with commercial debtors across the Pacific Northwest. Richard represents businesses, trustees and receivers in bankruptcy cases, restructurings and out-of-court workouts.  Prior to being in private practice, Richard clerked for Judge Christopher M. Alston and served as an extern to Chief Judge Brian D. Lynch, both of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington.

Representing Small Businesses, Individual Entrepreneurs, and Artists. Gary Marshall enjoys working with creative people including entrepreneurs, small business owners, people who create new technology, and artists. He brings over twenty-five years of experience in business and technology law and litigation, including computer law, Internet law, and art law together in one practice. By being a  small law firm, he can be very responsive to his clients with a personal touch.

Native Washingtonian-born and raised in the Seattle area. While I am proud of my Washington roots and have been licensed to practice in Washington since 2001, I am also licensed in Oregon (2010) and Idaho (2012) and enjoy traveling and practicing in those states.. I am an accomplished litigator and focus my practice on construction, real estate, and complex commercial litigation. I enjoy the challenge of resolving all aspects of contract disputes adn have gained significant experience resolving issues for property owners, builders, financial institutions, and title and escrow companies.. Prior to joining Ahlers & Cressman, I worked in private practice and as in-house counsel. I also served for two years as a law clerk to United States District Judge Franklin D. Burgess in the Western District of Washington. My practice experience includes working with a prominent Seattle trial lawyer who handled only a select number of high-value cases.  Additionally, I have practiced in a mid-sized Seattle litigation firm where I primarily represented banks and title insurance companies in a wide variety of matters.. Most recently, I spent five years honing my dispute resolution skills while working as in-house counsel at a Fortune 500 title insurance company by representing the company, its brands and insureds in hundreds of litigated matters throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho.. I serve on the board of the Sammamish Homeowners (SHO), a non-profit organization committed to protecting the rights of lakefront property owners. I volunteer as a Destination Imagination Team Manager and a race starter for Crystal Mountain Alpine Club (CMAC). Erin has lived and studied in England and Japan but is a lifelong Puget Sound resident.

My practice is focused on helping individuals and small business owners in the areas of debt defense, consumer protection, and asset protection.. My specific practice areas include student loan matters (federal and private), chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies, and civil and commercial litigation.  I have also successfully represented clients in numerous cases including issues of contract, fraud, intellectual property, real estate, business finance, and class action matters.. Born and raised in the greater Seattle area, I am a graduate of Kent-Meridian High School (co-valedictorian) and a graduate of the University of Washington Honors Program, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology with Distinction.  My honors thesis foscused on self-directed breast cancer research through the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Reseach Center.  I then traveled back east to attend Boston University School of Law, where I graduated with Honors in the Concentration of Litigation and Dispute Resolution.  I also externed for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston for the Chief of the Financial Litigation Division.. I relocated back to my hometown of Kent, WA after over a decade of practice with large firms in New York City and Philadelphia.  During my free time, I enjoy gardening, movies, hiking, skiing, and anything out on the beautiful waters of our Pacific Northwest.  I am a member of the bars of the State of Washington, the State of New York, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

My practice is focused exclusively on the representation of institutional creditors.  At this time I am not able to assist or represent individual borrowers.  Thank you

My practice focuses on representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases and proceedings.  I also advise creditors in matters outside of bankruptcy and represent clients in commercial litigation matters.  Before attending law school, I worked as a Certified Public Accountant.

My practice concentrates on representing individual and business debtors, creditors (both secured and unsecured), and Receivers  in cases filed under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code and in the Washington Courts using the state receivership process.. I have twenty seven years of significant bankruptcy experience.  Before founding my own firm, I was Of Counsel and President of Crocker Law Group PLLC/Resolve Legal PLLC.  Prior to that, I was a partner at Ogden Murphy Wallace PLLC.  I began my legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Samuel J. Steiner, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Washington.. I am a frequent speaker at continguing legal education programs on Receiverships and individual chapter 11 cases.  In 2007 and 2008, I was invited to present at the Conference of Chief Bankruptcy Judges for the Ninth Circuit and the NInth Circuit Judicial Conference on consumer bankruptcy issues.

My focus is on Estate Planning, including Wills, Trusts, and Incapacity Planning, with the goal of helping provide peace of mind for my clients and their families. Pacific Northwest born and raised, I attended Western Washington University where I majored in philosophy, economics, and political science, and after gaining some additional life experience as a small business owner, I went on to complete my Master’s Degree in Finance and J.D. from Seattle University. My goal is to make the planning process comfortable, unstuffy, and personalized to my client’s needs.. I offer a 30 minute initial consultation in order to both inform my clients of the process and answer basic questions, as well as to confirm that we will have a successful attorney/client relationship.. I look forward to working with you!

Lance L. Lee, the firm’s only attorney, services all clients personally.  By running a streamlined practice, Mr. Lee avoids needing to use paralegals for preparation of documents and communication with clients.  As a result, his clients can expect a high level of quality in the preparation of their legal pleadings, as well as direct communication with their attorney.. When you hire this firm, you will be dealing directly with the attorney almost exclusively.  As a result, the attorney will be intimately familiar with the circumstances of your case.  And, you will get answers to your questions and concerns swiftly and directly with Low, Flat Rates.. You get this personalized level of service at very competitive prices.  We offer low flat rates for all types of representation, under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Kevin has a diverse litigation practice, representing public and privately held companies in commercial contract claims, real estate disputes, contested partnership and joint venture dissolutions and bankruptcy litigation matters. His bankruptcy experience gives his clients a unique perspective in situations involving an insolvent or potentially insolvent opponent. Kevin tries cases in state and federal courts and has argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

John practices in the firm’s Banking Services, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy and Employment, Benefits & Labor Groups, and he has a strong transportation law practice. He frequently serves as an arbitrator on the Commercial Panel of the American Arbitration Association.. Recently John served on a panel of arbitrators in a $147 million commercial arbitration case. He has served as lead counsel for a trucking company in settling a wage-and-hour class action involving more than 150 owner-operators who alleged that they were employees.. John’s past experience includes obtaining a several- million dollar federal RICO civil judgment on behalf of a national client. He was also lead counsel in obtaining $2.9 million antitrust judgment in favor of a rural electric cooperative against Washington's largest electric utility.

John is now retired.

Joe is the Chair of Ryan Swanson’s Corporate Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Finance Group. He has a lender and banking industry focused insolvency and bankruptcy litigation practice, representing creditors in both Oregon and Washington. For more than two decades Joe has provided common-sense advice and no-nonsense representation to financial institution clients. He represents lenders and secured creditors on matters ranging from workouts and state court receiverships to active participation in complex litigation and bankruptcy cases.. Joe has successfully represented clients in a full range of litigation settings including arbitrations, bench and jury trials. Over his 25-year career Joe has appeared as creditor counsel in over 500 bankruptcies up and down the West Coast and across the U.S. His cross-border insolvency work has spanned the globe associating with co-counsel in countries including Japan, China, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Italy, the Netherlands, and the Cayman Islands.

Jim has extensive legal and management experience within the aviation industry, including Lead Counsel at Alaska Airlines and Senior Attorney at Trans World Airlines. He holds a commercial pilot license with over 2,500 hours and was the Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel of a regional Hawaiian airline, as well as Managing Partner of Waldon Law Group, a law practice with an aviation focus. His practice focuses on aircraft transactions and finance and Federal Aviation Administration regulatory matters, general business, and corporate law. He represents domestic airlines and business aircraft owners and operators. He assists clients in establishing appropriate operating structures for aircraft to comply with the Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration regulatory requirements and has represented numerous clients in regard to participation in fractional ownership programs. Jim represents clients before the FAA in enforcement actions and assists in obtaining Part 135, 121, and 129 authority for commercial operators. Jim is frequently consulted by local media to discuss various aviation topics.

I've been representing bankruptcy clients in Western Washington for over 11 years. I have a passion for helping clients acheive a debt-free future.

I'm a partner and attorney with the Seattle law firm of Spencer Anderson & Buhr, PLLC.  See more about us at our website: .  My practice with the firm is dedicated 100% to consumer bankruptcy matters. I'm also a family guy who's happily lived in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle with for the last 10 years.. I spent my first several years out of college as an engineer working for the Boeing Company at Everett and Renton sites.  But I soon decided to change careers and enrolled in the evening law program at Seattle University School of Law, while still working at Boeing.  While in law school I had the opportunity to work in the Ronald E. Peterson Bankruptcy Clinic, which provided me experience in bankruptcy law.  My experience working with in law clinic with actual clients was a key factor in my decision to practice bankruptcy law full-time and assist those facing financial hardship.. After graduating from law school, I volunteered for the King County Bar Association’s Housing Justice Project where I assisted tenants facing eviction proceedings.  While this was a rewarding pro bono experience, I was more interested in bankruptcy and debt relief law.  I signed up to be a volunteer attorney for the King County Bar Association’s Seattle Debt Clinic where my primary focus is helping low-income debtors who cannot otherwise afford an attorney file for bankruptcy protection.  I continue to use my legal skills in practice and through volunteer work at the Debt Clinic to helping people obtain a financial fresh start in life.

I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your legal needs, whether or not it falls within my area of expertise. Our firm is committed to prompt client service at every level. We have 45 lawyers and we can meet almost every need of your business. If we cannot help you, I'd be pleased to refer you to several high quality attorneys in the Northwest or other regions. Please visit our website at for more information or call me at. Thank you, John Rizzardi. ---. Originally from Kalamazoo MI, I am also an avid bicyclist, bicycle commuter, paddler and hiker. My wife and I have lived in the Puget Sound area for 50 years.

I was born in Seattle, Washington and spent my early childhood sailing through French Polynesia on a 40' sailboat named "Shaula." After some on-board home schooling, I completed my primary education in Honolulu, Hawaii. Upon graduation, I attended the University of California, Berkeley and obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics.. In 2011, after years of managing a popular Seattle restaurant, I joined the law firm of Dorothy Bartholomew, PLLC to clerk for my mother through the APR Rule 6 program. I sat for the Uniform Bar Exam, passed, and was admitted to practice law in Washington State.. I am committed to educating my clients about the legal journey upon which they are about to embark!

I was born and raised in Whatcom County, Washington, near the US/Canadian border.   I am a proud partner in Seattle Consumer Justice, P.S., a firm based in Seattle, but I spend a great deal of time in our Bellingham branch office.   We assist consumers and small businesses with bankruptcy, debt settlement, and debt-related consumer rights litigation.. I live in Bellingham, Washington with my wife and daughter.  When I'm not assisting clients, I enjoy fishing our local rivers and streams for salmon, trout and steelhead.

I help people get the relief that is available under the bankruptcy code and I actually enjoy doing it. I have heavily concentrated in bankruptcy, filing or otherwise working on approximately 2000 cases over a 15 year span. In addition to my consumer bankruptcy experience, I also do creditor's side work helping aggrieved parties collect on their debts. I know how they think, and I can help you get relief.. While bankruptcy is my main area of concentration, I can also help business wind up their activities or help them in receiverships.. On the personal side, I graduated with a degree in geology and worked in a limestone quarry as an on-site geologist for a summer. After that, I moved to Japan where I taught English, wrote English textbooks and helped to manage an English school for 4.5 years.. I look forward to getting to know you and to helping you with your case.. -Steve Palmer

I have been practicing  bankruptcy law since 1979 in both Eastern and Western Washington.  In this time I have represented a lot of clients. When I am not working I enjoy travel (I have lived in both Sydney Australia and Rio de Janeiro Brazil) sports, a good dinner and a nice bottle of wine. A good movie or book also get my attention.

I have been practicing law in the Northwest for over twenty years helping clients solve legal issues and reach their business and personal goals through creative and cost effective solutions.. Each case is different and requires attention to detail.  So is a strong relationship between the lawyer and the client so they are represented in the best light possible.. I look forward to meeting the challenges each client brings to the table so they move forward with their life goals achieved.. The focus is on legal solutions rather than problems.

I have been practicing law for over 38 years. All of my practice involves representing individuals and businesses in bankruptcy.  I have been an attorney volunteer at the King County Bar Association Pro Bono Legal Clinics for over 38 years.  When not busy practicing law, I like to travel, read, and fish.

I have been an attorney at HCMP since 1982, having arrived in Seattle from the boom town of Buffalo, N.Y., following law school and college on the east coast. As dictated by the then prevailing real estate environment, I spent my first seven years dealing primarily with workout and bankruptcy matters. As the real estate sector of the economy improved, I shifted to transactional work, mostly financing transactions and loan syndications.  I have found that, working through some troubled times has given me a great perspective on what's really important when "push comes to shove" in a transaction and, with the recent turn in the economy, my early experience has been a true resource in handling the restructuring and workout of troubled loans and in advising clients in creating effective strategies for realizing on their security. I regularly advise our clients, including a number of financial institutions, in lending, real estate, and related debtor-creditor matters, and supervise attorneys and paralegals providing assistance in the full spectrum of financing and real estate-related areas.. In addition to almost 30 years of experience assisting our clients in addressing their legal concerns, I have spent considerable time working with industry and trade groups in ways that have helped me gain a broader perspective on the issues my clients face on a daily basis. Those in the lending industry have even shown enough confidence in my judgment to elect me President of the Seattle Mortgage Bankers Association and an Associate Director of the Washington Mortgage Lenders Association, and I continue to be involved with both organizations on an ongoing basis as Chair of their joint legal-legislative committee.