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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Bluffton, IN: 2026 rankings

21 bankruptcy lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Bluffton: Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C., LFR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 367 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

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    Most-reviewed: Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C., 488 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

21 Bluffton bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 21 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Bluffton at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Bluffton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.664.8★ (367)Fort Wayne, 23 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.654.9★ (488)Muncie, 38 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
3Attorney Holly Ripke At Ripke Law614.7★ (103)Fort Wayne, 22 mi away——
4Nicholas A. Adams Law Office614.7★ (90)Fort Wayne, 24 mi away——
5Patterson Law LLC614.6★ (153)Fort Wayne, 30 mi away——
6Jeffrey S. Arnold, Attorney at Law, P.C.604.6★ (68)Fort Wayne, 23 mi away——
7Fred Wehrwein, PC594.7★ (45)Fort Wayne, 27 mi away——
8Adolf Law Office594.8★ (28)Fort Wayne, 23 mi away——
9Law Office of Christopher J. Martindale, LLC584.8★ (58)Muncie, 40 mi away——
10Jackson & Oglesby Law LLC574.8★ (39)Muncie, 39 mi away——

All 21 bankruptcy lawyers in Bluffton, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  5. #5 Patterson Law LLC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 30 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9326 Coldwater Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
    View profile for Patterson Law LLC(260) 247-8383

  7. #7 Fred Wehrwein, PC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 27 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1910 St Joe Center Rd Building 52, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
    View profile for Fred Wehrwein, PC(260) 480-5700

  8. #8 Adolf Law Office

    Based in Fort Wayne, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4656 W Jefferson Blvd Ste 150, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
    View profile for Adolf Law Office(260) 208-4112

  11. #11 Golden Law, PC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 31 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    822 Mill Lake Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
    View profile for Golden Law, PC(260) 637-7100

  12. #12 Ripke Law PC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 22 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3190 Mallard Cove Ln, Fort Wayne, IN 46804
    View profile for Ripke Law PC(260) 434-1990

  13. #13 Golden Law PC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 23 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    529 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    View profile for Golden Law PC(260) 637-7100

  15. #15 Lynn Law Office, P.C.

    Based in Wabash, 34 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.4★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    102 S Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992
    View profile for Lynn Law Office, P.C.(260) 563-8020

  16. #16 Quirk & Hunter

    Based in Muncie, 39 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.7★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    117 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
    View profile for Quirk & Hunter(765) 288-5035

  17. #17 Moss, Kirby G. PC

    Based in Fort Wayne, 30 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9604 Coldwater Rd #201, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
    View profile for Moss, Kirby G. PC(260) 705-4242

  18. #18 Diller & Rice LLC

    Based in Van Wert, 32 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    124 E Main St, Van Wert, OH 45891
    View profile for Diller & Rice LLC(419) 238-5025

  19. #19 Raskosky Law Office

    Based in Fort Wayne, 27 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6009 Stoney Creek Dr #4410, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
    View profile for Raskosky Law Office(260) 484-3500

  20. #20 Ronald K Smith

    Based in Muncie, 39 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    225 N High St, Muncie, IN 47305
    View profile for Ronald K Smith(765) 282-4022

  21. #21 UpRight Law

    Based in Fort Wayne, 31 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 1.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    822 Mill Lake Rd Ste B, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
    View profile for UpRight Law(877) 927-5451

Also serving Bluffton

17 more bankruptcy lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked bankruptcy lawyers serving Bluffton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Carnall Law Office5.0★ (5)In Bluffton
Church Church Hittle + Antrim (CCHA Law) - Fort Wayne24 mi
Dale, Huffman & Babcock Lawyers4.8★ (22)In Bluffton
Gordon & Associates PC4.5★ (14)In Bluffton
Hand Adam L5.0★ (1)24 mi
Kiplinger Law Firm, P.C.24 mi
Kleven Law, LLC5.0★ (1)24 mi
Mitch Pippin Atty At Law3.0★ (2)39 mi
Sees Bankruptcy Law Group5.0★ (1)34 mi
Sees Bankruptcy Law Group23 mi
Sees Law GroupIn Bluffton
Sees Law Group5.0★ (1)20 mi
Sprunger & Sprunger3.8★ (22)In Bluffton
Stiles Law Office1.0★ (1)26 mi
The Law Office of Benjamin B. Bentrup21 mi
Three Rivers Bankruptcy24 mi
William B. Hogg, Attorney at Law20 mi

How we ranked Bluffton bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 21 Bluffton bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Bluffton data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a bankruptcy lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many bankruptcy law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the lawyer, not only staff, will review your forms and go with you to the meeting of creditors.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a bankruptcy lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Which chapter fits my situation, and why?
  • Which of my property is exempt?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Bankruptcy lawyers in Bluffton: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Bluffton?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Bluffton, IN is Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 367 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#2) and Attorney Holly Ripke At Ripke Law (#3) follow. We ranked 21 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Bluffton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 21 bankruptcy lawyers serving Bluffton, IN. Another 17 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Bluffton work on weekends?

2 of 21 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#1) and Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#2). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Bluffton bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Bluffton is 4.6★, with a median of 36 reviews. Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. has the most, 488 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank bankruptcy lawyers?

Each bankruptcy lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do bankruptcy lawyers outside Bluffton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Bluffton city center, our service radius for bankruptcy lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can bankruptcy lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do bankruptcy lawyers in Bluffton, IN charge?

Consumer bankruptcy lawyers usually charge a flat fee for Chapter 7; Chapter 13 fees are often paid partly through the repayment plan and are reviewed by the court. Under federal law they must give you written disclosures and a written contract (11 U.S.C. §§526–528). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $481 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?

Chapter 7 sells non-exempt property to pay creditors and usually ends in a few months; Chapter 13 keeps your property under a three- to five-year repayment plan. Income and assets decide which you can use. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of bankruptcy lawyers in Bluffton, IN ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Bluffton?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Bluffton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 21 bankruptcy lawyers serving Bluffton.

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