69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,196 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Bankruptcy Lawyers in Lake Mary, FL: 2026 rankings
138 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 Lake Mary: Van Horn Law Group, P.A., LFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 1,196 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Caplan Bankruptcy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 138.
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Most-reviewed: Benenati Law Firm, 1,165 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 138 ranked after Van Horn Law Group, P.A.; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
138 Lake Mary bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 138 rated law firms.
Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Lake Mary 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 | Van Horn Law Group, P.A. | 69 | 4.9★ (1,196) | Orlando, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Benenati Law Firm | 69 | 4.9★ (1,165) | Orlando, 15 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Caplan Bankruptcy | 68 | 4.9★ (170) | Orlando, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Badgley Law Group | 68 | 4.8★ (169) | Orlando, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Lewis Roberts, PA | 67 | 5.0★ (488) | Altamonte Springs, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Law Office of Alex McClure | 67 | 5.0★ (228) | Lake Mary | — | — |
| 7 | Fresh-Start.Law, P.A. | 66 | 5.0★ (366) | Altamonte Springs, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Bogin, Munns & Munns | 66 | 4.4★ (118) | Orange City, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Fleysher Law Bankruptcy & Debt Attorneys - Orlando Office | 66 | 5.0★ (42) | Orlando, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Bogin, Munns & Munns | 66 | 4.8★ (260) | Kissimmee, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 138 bankruptcy lawyers in Lake Mary, 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 Orlando, 15 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 15 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 15 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altamonte Springs, 7 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Mary
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altamonte Springs, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 366 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange City, 11 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 15 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 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 Kissimmee, 32 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 260 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altamonte Springs, 8 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 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 Oviedo, 10 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clermont, 28 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 15 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Goodblatt · Leo
Based in Orlando, 14 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 15 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altamonte Springs, 8 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Tejes Law, PLLC
Based in Orlando, 17 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 331 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daytona Beach, 38 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 14 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneola, 29 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maitland, 10 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orlando, 15 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Titusville, 33 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ 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 Kissimmee, 33 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 424 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Bankruptcy lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 138 ranked bankruptcy lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lake Mary
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alper Law | 4.5★ (79) | In Lake Mary |
| Chubb Law Accident & Injury Attorneys | 5.0★ (266) | In Lake Mary |
| Conte Mollenhauer Law Firm | 4.9★ (115) | In Lake Mary |
| Friedman Law, P.A. | 4.8★ (82) | In Lake Mary |
| Gonzalez Law Firm | 4.6★ (19) | In Lake Mary |
| Law Office of David M. Carrera, P.A. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Mary |
| Law Office of Lori Patton, PA | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Law Office of Mandy Pavlakos | 4.7★ (64) | In Lake Mary |
| Law Offices of Patrick J. Thompson | In Lake Mary | |
| Marie F. Benjamin, Attorney at Law | In Lake Mary | |
| Richard Franzblau, LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Roman V. Hammes, P.L. | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Smith-Johnson Law PLLC | 5.0★ (336) | In Lake Mary |
| Snedaker Law | 5.0★ (168) | In Lake Mary |
| Steffens Law Firm PLLC | 4.9★ (32) | In Lake Mary |
| Strawcutter Law | 5.0★ (135) | In Lake Mary |
| The Law Office of Cipparone & Cipparone | 4.8★ (43) | In Lake Mary |
| The Law Office of Michael Manning, PLLC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Mary |
| Tudhope Law | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Wisdom Consulting, Inc. | 4.9★ (119) | In Lake Mary |
How we ranked Lake Mary bankruptcy lawyers
We scored 138 Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary: frequently asked questions
Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lake Mary?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Lake Mary, FL is Van Horn Law Group, P.A. with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,196 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 3 PM. Benenati Law Firm (#2) and Caplan Bankruptcy (#3) follow. We ranked 138 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Lake Mary?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 138 bankruptcy lawyers serving Lake Mary, FL. 3 of them are based in Lake Mary; 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 Lake Mary are open 24/7?
24 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Lake Mary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Caplan Bankruptcy (#3), Badgley Law Group (#4) and Bogin, Munns & Munns (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which bankruptcy lawyers in Lake Mary work on weekends?
37 of 138 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Van Horn Law Group, P.A. (#1), Benenati Law Firm (#2) and Caplan Bankruptcy (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Lake Mary bankruptcy lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 138 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Lake Mary is 4.7★, with a median of 23 reviews. Van Horn Law Group, P.A. has the most, 1,196 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 Lake Mary count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary, FL 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 Lake Mary, FL 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 Lake Mary?
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 Lake Mary
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 138 bankruptcy lawyers serving Lake Mary.
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