68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Elizabethtown, KY: 2026 rankings
42 bankruptcy lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Elizabethtown: Farmer & Wright, PLLC, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Whitford & Owen PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center, 197 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Elizabethtown bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 42 rated law firms.
Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Elizabethtown 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farmer & Wright, PLLC | 68 | 4.9★ (139) | Elizabethtown | — | Top score |
| 2 | Whitford & Owen PLLC | 67 | 4.9★ (81) | Louisville, 33 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center | 65 | 4.9★ (197) | Louisville, 38 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Wantland Law, PLLC | 64 | 4.7★ (174) | Shepherdsville, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Burnett & Griffin, PLLC | 64 | 4.4★ (92) | Elizabethtown | — | — |
| 6 | Adkins Law Office | 62 | 4.2★ (5) | Elizabethtown | — | — |
| 7 | D. Johnson Law, PSC | 62 | 4.6★ (36) | Radcliff, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Whitford & Owen PLLC | 61 | 5.0★ (11) | Louisville, 36 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Thornhill & Holt, PLLC | 61 | 4.9★ (86) | Louisville, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | McMahan Law Firm, PLLC: Teresa Renee McMahan | 61 | 4.5★ (10) | Elizabethtown | — | — |
All 42 bankruptcy lawyers in Elizabethtown, 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.
Based in Louisville, 33 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 38 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shepherdsville, 22 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Radcliff, 11 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 36 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 36 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elizabethtown
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 38 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 32 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 32 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 32 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 38 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 36 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 38 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 32 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 38 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 27 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shively, 33 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Levy Law Office
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Armand I. Judah
Based in Louisville, 39 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 42 bankruptcy lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Wetterer & Clare | 56 | 4.0★ (30) | 38 mi |
| 27 | Fauver Law Office | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | 40 mi |
| 28 | Lowen & Morris | 56 | 4.7★ (15) | 39 mi |
| 29 | Fernandez & Moloney PLLC | 56 | 3.9★ (31) | 39 mi |
| 30 | Michael B. Marks | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | 38 mi |
| 31 | FBT Gibbons LLP | 56 | 4.7★ (12) | 39 mi |
| 32 | John Spalding Law | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | 37 mi |
| 33 | Jon-Michael Murphy Attorney at Law | 55 | 4.6★ (12) | 39 mi |
| 34 | Tim Berry Falls Attorney At Law | 55 | 4.0★ (5) | 37 mi |
| 35 | Seiller Waterman LLC | 55 | 4.6★ (10) | 39 mi |
| 36 | Lally Law Office | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | 40 mi |
| 37 | Christopher Kurtz Law Office | 54 | 3.5★ (17) | 39 mi |
| 38 | Shur Law Co LPA | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | 39 mi |
| 39 | Julia Barry, Attorney at Law | 54 | 4.0★ (8) | 39 mi |
| 40 | J. Shannon Bouchillon - Attorney at Law | 54 | 1.4★ (10) | 39 mi |
| 41 | Richard H. Shuster, Attorney at Law | 54 | 3.7★ (7) | 39 mi |
| 42 | Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC | 53 | 2.5★ (8) | 39 mi |
Also serving Elizabethtown
20 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aldridge & Birdwhistell Law Firm, PSC | 4.3★ (245) | In Elizabethtown |
| Bates Law Office Kentucky | 4.8★ (65) | In Elizabethtown |
| Caleb Bland Law, PLLC | 4.2★ (44) | In Elizabethtown |
| Crump Law Office | 39 mi | |
| Denise Brown | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Dupree Law Firm | In Elizabethtown | |
| GSH Law Firm - Preston Highway | 32 mi | |
| Kelley Law Office | 5.0★ (4) | In Elizabethtown |
| Kelley Sherry K | 4.0★ (1) | In Elizabethtown |
| Kentucky Estate Planning Law Center | 4.9★ (105) | In Elizabethtown |
| McDowell Stromatt & Associates | 4.9★ (705) | In Elizabethtown |
| Miller & Durham | 3.9★ (29) | In Elizabethtown |
| Mockensturm, Ltd. | 36 mi | |
| Nichole T. Compton & Associates PLLC | 4.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Quick and Coleman | 5.0★ (8) | In Elizabethtown |
| Spalding, Evan G., Attorney At Law | 4.6★ (37) | In Elizabethtown |
| Stayton James K | 4.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| The Fleck Firm, PLLC - Attorneys at Law | 5.0★ (216) | In Elizabethtown |
| Thompson & Shreve PLLC | 4.8★ (111) | In Elizabethtown |
| Turner Law Office, Pllc | 2.0★ (4) | In Elizabethtown |
How we ranked Elizabethtown bankruptcy lawyers
We scored 42 Elizabethtown 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Elizabethtown data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a bankruptcy lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many bankruptcy law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer, not only staff, will review your forms and go with you to the meeting of creditors.
- 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 Elizabethtown: frequently asked questions
Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Elizabethtown?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Elizabethtown, KY is Farmer & Wright, PLLC with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews. Whitford & Owen PLLC (#2) and Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center (#3) follow. We ranked 42 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Elizabethtown?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 42 bankruptcy lawyers serving Elizabethtown, KY. 4 of them are based in Elizabethtown; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Elizabethtown are open 24/7?
2 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Elizabethtown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Whitford & Owen PLLC (#2) and Whitford & Owen PLLC (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Elizabethtown work on weekends?
7 of 42 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Whitford & Owen PLLC (#2), Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center (#3) and Whitford & Owen PLLC (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Elizabethtown bankruptcy lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Elizabethtown is 4.6★, with a median of 15 reviews. Schwartz Bankruptcy Law Center has the most, 197 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Elizabethtown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown, KY 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 Elizabethtown, KY 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 Elizabethtown?
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 Elizabethtown
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 42 bankruptcy lawyers serving Elizabethtown.
More bankruptcy lawyers and Elizabethtown pages
Bankruptcy lawyers near Elizabethtown
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Radcliff, KY59 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Fort Knox, KY59 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Shepherdsville, KY62 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Bardstown, KY67 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Valley Station, KY63 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Mount Washington, KY66 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Pleasure Ridge Park, KY63 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Okolona, KY63 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Highview, KY64 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Newburg, KY63 ranked
Other practice areas in Elizabethtown
- Personal injury lawyers in Elizabethtown141 ranked
- Social Security disability lawyers in Elizabethtown15 ranked
- Criminal defense lawyers in Elizabethtown16 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Elizabethtown25 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Elizabethtown18 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Elizabethtown16 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Elizabethtown39 ranked
- Tax lawyers in Elizabethtown8 ranked
- Insurance lawyers in Elizabethtown29 ranked
- Mediators in Elizabethtown5 ranked
- General practice lawyers in Elizabethtown48 ranked
- All lawyers in Elizabethtown