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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Holt, MI: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Holt: CleanSlate Michigan, a Michigan-based Bankruptcy Law Firm, LFR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 191 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Zaleski Law Firm , P.C., 462 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.

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

22 Holt bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Holt 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 Holt at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1CleanSlate Michigan, a Michigan-based Bankruptcy Law Firm664.8★ (191)East Lansing, 7 mi away—Top score
2Zaleski Law Firm , P.C.655.0★ (462)Owosso, 31 mi away—Most reviews
3Wood & Associates PLLC654.5★ (301)Lansing, 7 mi away——
4Dietrich & Kenyon, PLLC634.4★ (115)East Lansing, 7 mi away——
5Acclaim Legal Services634.9★ (50)East Lansing, 9 mi away——
6Osborne & Barrett PLLC625.0★ (18)Lansing, 2 mi away——
7Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.614.8★ (6)Lansing, 7 mi away——
8Barrett Law, PLLC614.5★ (21)Lansing, 2 mi away——
9The Law Office of Steven M. Feigelson603.7★ (3)Okemos, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
10DON E. BURCH P.C.605.0★ (4)Okemos, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—

All 22 bankruptcy lawyers in Holt, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Holt

    #1 CleanSlate Michigan, a Michigan-based Bankruptcy Law Firm

    Based in East Lansing, 7 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 191 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1427 W Saginaw St #200, East Lansing, MI 48823
    View profile for CleanSlate Michigan, a Michigan-based Bankruptcy Law Firm(517) 853-3543

  2. #2 Zaleski Law Firm , P.C.

    Based in Owosso, 31 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 462 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 462 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    535 E Main St, Owosso, MI 48867
    View profile for Zaleski Law Firm , P.C.(989) 723-8166

  3. #3 Wood & Associates PLLC

    Based in Lansing, 7 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 301 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    901 N Washington Ave, Lansing, MI 48906
    View profile for Wood & Associates PLLC(517) 481-4023

  4. #4 Dietrich & Kenyon, PLLC

    Based in East Lansing, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 115 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1427 W Saginaw St #200, East Lansing, MI 48823
    View profile for Dietrich & Kenyon, PLLC(517) 374-8000

  5. Based in East Lansing, 9 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1760 Abbey Rd Ste 209, East Lansing, MI 48823
    View profile for Acclaim Legal Services(517) 210-9431

  6. #6 Osborne & Barrett PLLC

    Based in Lansing, 2 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6810 S Cedar St #12-a, Lansing, MI 48911
    View profile for Osborne & Barrett PLLC(517) 708-2992

  8. #8 Barrett Law, PLLC

    Based in Lansing, 2 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6810 S Cedar St #12, Lansing, MI 48911
    View profile for Barrett Law, PLLC(517) 694-7920

  10. #10 DON E. BURCH P.C.

    Based in Okemos, 5 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2196 Commons Pkwy, Okemos, MI 48864
    View profile for DON E. BURCH P.C.(517) 349-2700

  11. #11 VP Law, PLLC

    Based in Lansing, 8 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    420 S Waverly Rd Ste 1, Lansing, MI 48917
    View profile for VP Law, PLLC(517) 482-7395

  12. #12 Capital Bankruptcy

    Based in Lansing, 7 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    416 N Homer St #101, Lansing, MI 48912
    View profile for Capital Bankruptcy(517) 853-1300

  13. #13 Gene F. Turnwald Law Office

    Based in Okemos, 7 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2160 Hamilton Rd, Okemos, MI 48864
    View profile for Gene F. Turnwald Law Office(517) 347-6700

  14. #14 Babut Law Offices, PLLC

    Based in Jackson, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 4.6★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    761 W Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI 49201
    View profile for Babut Law Offices, PLLC(734) 725-0316

  16. #16 Foster and Harmon P.C.

    Based in East Lansing, 8 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    139 W Lake Lansing Rd Unit 210, East Lansing, MI 48823
    View profile for Foster and Harmon P.C.(517) 337-4600

  18. #18 Zawacki Ronald A. Attorney

    Based in East Lansing, 8 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    830 W Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823
    View profile for Zawacki Ronald A. Attorney(517) 324-3743

  19. #19 Marrs & Terry, PLLC

    Based in Jackson, 28 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    209 E Washington Ave #201, Jackson, MI 49201
    View profile for Marrs & Terry, PLLC(866) 665-8095

  20. #20 The Law Offices of Duff, Chadwick and Associates, P.C.

    Based in Ionia, 37 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    220 W Main St, Ionia, MI 48846
    View profile for The Law Offices of Duff, Chadwick and Associates, P.C.(616) 527-0020

  21. #21 Barbara BakerOmerod Attorney

    Based in Owosso, 30 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 S Shiawassee St, Owosso, MI 48867
    View profile for Barbara BakerOmerod Attorney(989) 723-8222

  22. #22 Van Epps & Van Epps

    Based in Owosso, 30 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    318 N Water St, Owosso, MI 48867
    View profile for Van Epps & Van Epps(989) 723-6777

How we ranked Holt bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 22 Holt 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 Holt 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 Holt: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Holt?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Holt, MI is CleanSlate Michigan, a Michigan-based Bankruptcy Law Firm with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 191 Google reviews. Zaleski Law Firm , P.C. (#2) and Wood & Associates PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 22 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Holt work on weekends?

2 of 22 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Office of Steven M. Feigelson (#9) and DON E. BURCH P.C. (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Holt bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Holt is 4.7★, with a median of 14 reviews. Zaleski Law Firm , P.C. has the most, 462 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 Holt count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Holt 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 Holt, MI 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 Holt, MI 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 Holt?

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 Holt

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 bankruptcy lawyers serving Holt.

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