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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Derry Village, NH: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Derry Village: Law Office of Louis S. Haskell, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 111.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Zanni and Pesce Law Office, 566 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 111 ranked; ranked #2.

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

111 Derry Village bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 111 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Bankruptcy lawyers in Manchester ranking. See Bankruptcy lawyers in Manchester

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Derry Village 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 Derry Village at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Louis S. Haskell684.9★ (261)Lowell, 18 mi awaySat · SunTop score
2Zanni and Pesce Law Office685.0★ (566)Methuen, 14 mi away—Most reviews
3Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C.674.9★ (170)Reading, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Moore Ames Law, PLLC645.0★ (122)Manchester, 11 mi away——
5Parnell, Michels & McKay634.5★ (90)Londonderry, 2 mi away——
6David S Osterman, Attorney635.0★ (67)Manchester, 10 mi away——
7Forghany Law P.C.635.0★ (64)Haverhill, 14 mi awayEvenings—
8The Law Offices of William M. Gillen P.C.634.9★ (30)Manchester, 10 mi awaySat—
9Blackwood Law, PLLC634.9★ (32)Manchester, 11 mi awaySat—
10Dahar Law Firm635.0★ (23)Manchester, 10 mi awaySat—

All 111 bankruptcy lawyers in Derry Village, 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.

  1. Based in Manchester, 11 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    76 Webster St Ste 2, Manchester, NH 03104
  2. Based in Londonderry, 2 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25 Nashua Rd Suite C5, Londonderry, NH 03053
  3. Based in Haverhill, 14 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    85 Essex St 3rd floor, Haverhill, MA 01832
  4. Based in Manchester, 11 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1800 Elm St 2nd floor, Manchester, NH 03104
  5. Based in Manchester, 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    20 Merrimack St, Manchester, NH 03101
  6. Based in Lowell, 18 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1550 Middlesex St, Lowell, MA 01851
  7. Based in Salem, 9 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    One Stiles Rd Ste 103, Salem, NH 03079
  8. Based in Nashua, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    20 Trafalgar Square #100, Nashua, NH 03063
  9. Based in Lawrence, 16 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–10 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2 Durso Ave, Lawrence, MA 01843
  10. Based in North Andover, 19 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    805 Turnpike St #201, North Andover, MA 01845
  11. Based in Nashua, 13 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    369 Main St, Nashua, NH 03060
  12. Based in Nashua, 13 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    491 Amherst St #22, Nashua, NH 03063
  13. Based in Haverhill, 17 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 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–Tue 8 AM–7:30 PM · Wed 7 AM–6:30 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun 11 AM–1:30 PM
    Address
    300 Brickstone Square, Andover, MA 01810
  14. Based in Woburn, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Tradecenter Dr Ste 5900, Woburn, MA 01801

How we ranked Derry Village bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 111 Derry Village 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 Derry Village 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 Derry Village: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Derry Village?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Derry Village, NH is Law Office of Louis S. Haskell with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 261 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Zanni and Pesce Law Office (#2) and Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 111 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Derry Village?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 111 bankruptcy lawyers serving Derry Village, NH. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Derry Village are open 24/7?

3 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Derry Village post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C. (#3) and Boston Bankruptcy Attorney (#12). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Derry Village work on weekends?

17 of 111 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Louis S. Haskell (#1), Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C. (#3) and The Law Offices of William M. Gillen P.C. (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Derry Village bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 111 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Derry Village is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Zanni and Pesce Law Office has the most, 566 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 Derry Village count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Derry Village 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 Derry Village, NH 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 Derry Village, NH 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 Derry Village?

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 Derry Village

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 111 bankruptcy lawyers serving Derry Village.