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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Montgomery, AL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Montgomery: Bond & Botes Law Offices, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law, 1,287 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #2.

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

19 Montgomery bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Montgomery 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 Montgomery at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Bond & Botes Law Offices704.9★ (274)MontgomerySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law694.9★ (1,287)Montgomery—Most reviews
3Reid G. Tolar, Attorney at Law635.0★ (64)Montgomery——
4The Sellers Law Firm, LLC634.8★ (72)Montgomery——
5Grainger Hawley & Shinbaum, LLC | Bankruptcy Lawyers634.8★ (56)Montgomery——
6Stephen L. Klimjack624.4★ (72)Montgomery——
7Dansby Law Firm624.4★ (83)Montgomery——
8Grainger Hawley & Shinbaum, LLC | Bankruptcy Lawyers624.7★ (85)Prattville, 11 mi away——
9David Weston, Attorney At Law625.0★ (24)Montgomery——
10Backus Law Group614.6★ (21)Montgomery——

All 19 bankruptcy lawyers in Montgomery, 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. Ranked #1 in Montgomery

    #1 Bond & Botes Law Offices

    Based in Montgomery

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    311 Catoma St, Montgomery, AL 36104
    View profile for Bond & Botes Law Offices(334) 269-7684

  6. #6 Stephen L. Klimjack

    Based in Montgomery

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2800 Zelda Rd #100, Montgomery, AL 36106
    View profile for Stephen L. Klimjack(334) 260-2920

  7. #7 Dansby Law Firm

    Based in Montgomery

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4601 Berry Blvd, Montgomery, AL 36106
    View profile for Dansby Law Firm(334) 834-7001

  10. #10 Backus Law Group

    Based in Montgomery

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    472 S Lawrence St #202, Montgomery, AL 36104
    View profile for Backus Law Group(334) 265-0800

  13. #13 Tolar Law

    Based in Prattville, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    972 E Main St, Prattville, AL 36066
    View profile for Tolar Law(334) 358-1851

  15. #15 Tolar Law

    Based in Millbrook, 11 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    3779 AL-14, Millbrook, AL 36054
    View profile for Tolar Law(334) 285-5070

  17. #17 Michael A. Fritz Sr.

    Based in Montgomery

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25 S Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104
    View profile for Michael A. Fritz Sr.(334) 230-9790

  18. #18 The Shinbaum Law Firm

    Based in Montgomery

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    566 S Perry St, Montgomery, AL 36104
    View profile for The Shinbaum Law Firm(334) 269-4440

Also serving Montgomery

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.

Unranked bankruptcy lawyers serving Montgomery
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney Arthur Leslie3.9★ (18)In Montgomery
Bond & Botes of Montgomery: Conner Pool Mary5.0★ (2)In Montgomery
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLPIn Montgomery
Brantley W. Lyons, AttorneyIn Montgomery
Carly B. Wilkins5.0★ (1)In Montgomery
Chambless Math & Carr1.8★ (44)In Montgomery
Earl Gillian, Jr. PC5.0★ (8)In Montgomery
James E Wilson Jr Law Office: Wilson Jr James E3.7★ (6)In Montgomery
Lanier Branch, PC5.0★ (5)In Montgomery
Leavell & Associates, Attorneys At Law, LLC4.0★ (7)In Montgomery
Memory Memory & Causby, LLC4.7★ (11)In Montgomery
Mezrano® Alabama Injury and Car Accident Lawyers5.0★ (97)In Montgomery
Nickson Deborah3.2★ (10)In Montgomery
Reynolds Reynolds & Little, LLC2.3★ (3)In Montgomery
Sasser, Sefton & Brown, P.C.3.0★ (2)In Montgomery
Southern Poverty Law Center3.0★ (69)In Montgomery
The Bush Law Firm, LLC5.0★ (3)In Montgomery
The Harris Firm LLC4.8★ (307)In Montgomery
The Harrold Law Firm5.0★ (2)In Montgomery
Wilson Terry P4.3★ (4)In Montgomery

How we ranked Montgomery bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 19 Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Montgomery?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Montgomery, AL is Bond & Botes Law Offices with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law (#2) and Reid G. Tolar, Attorney at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 19 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Montgomery?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 19 bankruptcy lawyers serving Montgomery, AL. 15 of them are based in Montgomery; 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 Montgomery work on weekends?

1 of 19 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Bond & Botes Law Offices (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Montgomery bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Montgomery is 4.7★, with a median of 56 reviews. Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law has the most, 1,287 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 Montgomery count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Montgomery 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 Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery, AL 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 Montgomery?

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 Montgomery

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 19 bankruptcy lawyers serving Montgomery.

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