68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Fort Atkinson, WI: 2026 rankings
47 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 Fort Atkinson: Usman Law Firm, LLC, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Buss Law Offices, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 47.
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Most-reviewed: Wynn at Law LLC, 157 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 47 ranked after Usman Law Firm, LLC; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
47 Fort Atkinson bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 47 rated law firms.
Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Fort Atkinson 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 | Usman Law Firm, LLC | 68 | 4.9★ (235) | Madison, 36 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. | 65 | 4.9★ (122) | Madison, 27 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Buss Law Offices, LLC | 65 | 4.5★ (29) | Watertown, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Miller & Miller Law, LLC | 64 | 4.4★ (52) | Madison, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Debt Advisors Law Offices Bankruptcy Attorneys - Madison | 63 | 4.8★ (79) | Madison, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Wynn at Law LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (157) | Burlington, 32 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Rogers & Westrick | 63 | 3.9★ (11) | Fort Atkinson | — | — |
| 8 | Usman Law Firm, LLC | 62 | 4.9★ (10) | Fitchburg, 26 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Burleson Legal Group, LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (42) | Madison, 27 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Frank Law Office | 61 | 4.8★ (40) | Janesville, 19 mi away | — | — |
All 47 bankruptcy lawyers in Fort Atkinson, 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 Madison, 27 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watertown, 19 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ 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 Madison, 27 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 27 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 32 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Atkinson
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ 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 Fitchburg, 26 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ 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 Madison, 27 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Frank Law Office
Based in Janesville, 19 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 35 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Brookfield, 39 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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 Madison, 32 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 19 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 32 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 39 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison, 33 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Rolsma Law Firm
Based in Janesville, 18 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 32 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukesha, 30 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Axley LLP
Based in Madison, 30 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookfield, 35 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#23 Murphy Law Firm
Based in Madison, 27 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Janesville, 19 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ 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 Brookfield, 31 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 47 bankruptcy lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Rodney E. Neher | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 27 | Carson Law Office - Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy & Family Lawyer | 57 | 4.0★ (77) | 37 mi |
| 28 | Capital Law Group, S.C. | 57 | 3.8★ (48) | 29 mi |
| 29 | Bankruptcy Law Services | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | 28 mi |
| 30 | Landry Law Offices, LLC | 57 | 4.6★ (11) | 37 mi |
| 31 | Murray Law Office | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | 29 mi |
| 32 | Attorney Roger Sage | 56 | 4.4★ (13) | 30 mi |
| 33 | DeWitt LLP | Madison Law Firm | 55 | 3.5★ (20) | 29 mi |
| 34 | QBS Law S.C. | 55 | 4.8★ (11) | 37 mi |
| 35 | The Zaleski Law Firm | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | 29 mi |
| 36 | Richman & Richman | 55 | 3.7★ (9) | 30 mi |
| 37 | The Law Offices of Andrew C. Ladd, LLC | 55 | 4.4★ (7) | 31 mi |
| 38 | Komisar Law Office | 54 | 3.1★ (7) | 26 mi |
| 39 | Foley & Lardner LLP | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 30 mi |
| 40 | Zaleski Law Firm | 54 | 2.3★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 41 | Muskego Law Group | 54 | 4.0★ (8) | 36 mi |
| 42 | Michael F. Dubis SC | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 34 mi |
| 43 | Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | 30 mi |
| 44 | Halling & Cayo SC | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 33 mi |
| 45 | Rizzo & Diersen - Burlington | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | 33 mi |
| 46 | The Fitzgerald Law Firm | 52 | 2.3★ (51) | 29 mi |
| 47 | Gray & Associates LLP | 52 | 1.7★ (6) | 37 mi |
Also serving Fort Atkinson
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bankruptcy Associates | 19 mi | |
| Bankruptcy Law Office of Richard A. Check S. C. | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Buss Law Offices LLC | 38 mi | |
| Claire Ann Resop | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Donnelly Law Office LLC | 28 mi | |
| Elliott Monahan & Associates | 1.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Excel Bankruptcy - Madison | 34 mi | |
| Hein Law Office | 5.0★ (40) | In Fort Atkinson |
| Howard Young Law Office | 3.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Law Office of Kvalheim & Kvalheim | 29 mi | |
| Lawton Edward J | 30 mi | |
| Pinnacle Legal Services LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. | 4.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Rolsma Law Firm, S.C. | 14 mi | |
| Russell Law Offices, S.C. | 4.1★ (9) | In Fort Atkinson |
| Short John H | In Fort Atkinson | |
| Solid Rock Law Office LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Atkinson |
| Terry & Nudo, LLC | 33 mi |
How we ranked Fort Atkinson bankruptcy lawyers
We scored 47 Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson: frequently asked questions
Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Fort Atkinson?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Fort Atkinson, WI is Usman Law Firm, LLC with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 235 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#2) and Buss Law Offices, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 47 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Fort Atkinson?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 47 bankruptcy lawyers serving Fort Atkinson, WI. 1 of them is based in Fort Atkinson; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Fort Atkinson are open 24/7?
5 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Fort Atkinson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Usman Law Firm, LLC (#1), Buss Law Offices, LLC (#3) and Miller & Miller Law, LLC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Fort Atkinson work on weekends?
11 of 47 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Usman Law Firm, LLC (#1), Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C. (#2) and Buss Law Offices, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Fort Atkinson bankruptcy lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 47 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Fort Atkinson is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Usman Law Firm, LLC has the most, 235 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Fort Atkinson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson, WI 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 Fort Atkinson, WI 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 Fort Atkinson?
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 Fort Atkinson
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 47 bankruptcy lawyers serving Fort Atkinson.
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