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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Pittsfield, MA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Pittsfield: The Law Offices of Christiaan Van Niekerk, PLLC, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Nave Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 28.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Warner & Warner, PLLC, 181 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 28 ranked after The Law Offices of Christiaan Van Niekerk, PLLC; ranked #2.

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

28 Pittsfield bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 28 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Offices of Christiaan Van Niekerk, PLLC695.0★ (221)Rotterdam, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Warner & Warner, PLLC634.9★ (181)Albany, 34 mi away—Most reviews
3Law Office of Kevin A. Jourdain, Esq.634.9★ (59)Holyoke, 36 mi away——
4Nave Law Firm624.5★ (17)Albany, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Law Office of Eric Kornblum624.9★ (102)Westfield, 34 mi away——
6Nicholas S. Ratush, Esq: Estate Planning and Bankruptcy Attorney Serving the Springfield Area615.0★ (77)Holyoke, 36 mi away——
7Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook LLP603.5★ (13)Pittsfield——
8Cooper Erving & Savage LLP604.9★ (44)Albany, 31 mi away——
9Peter J Sturgeon Attorney at Law605.0★ (5)Pittsfield——
10Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP604.4★ (26)North Adams, 19 mi away——

All 28 bankruptcy lawyers in Pittsfield, 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 Pittsfield

    Based in Rotterdam, 37 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9 Executive Park Dr, Clifton Park, NY 12065
  2. Based in Albany, 34 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 181 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6 Automation Ln suite 109, Albany, NY 12205
  3. Based in Albany, 34 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    125 Wolf Rd Suite #316A, Albany, NY 12205
  4. Based in Westfield, 34 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    94 N Elm St Ste 402, Westfield, MA 01085
  5. 61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–2 PM · Fri 9 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    98 Lower Westfield Rd Ste 101, Holyoke, MA 01040
  6. Based in Albany, 31 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Corporate Woods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211
  7. Based in Pittsfield

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    54 North St #301, Pittsfield, MA 01201
  8. Based in North Adams, 19 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1330 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
  9. Based in Albany, 30 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    111 Washington Ave Unit 301, Albany, NY 12210
  10. Based in Latham, 36 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12 Cornell Rd, Latham, NY 12110
  11. Based in Northampton, 33 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    90 Conz St #211, Northampton, MA 01060
  12. Based in North Adams, 19 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1330 Mass MoCA Way, North Adams, MA 01247
  13. Based in Greenfield, 28 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 State St, Shelburne Falls, MA 01370
  14. Based in Albany, 31 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Corporate Woods Blvd 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12211
  15. Based in Troy, 30 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    64 2nd St Fl 1, Troy, NY 12180
  16. Based in Albany, 31 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Corporate Woods Blvd 4th Floor, Albany, NY 12211
  17. Based in Northampton, 33 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    351 Pleasant St Suite B348, Northampton, MA 01060
  18. Based in Northampton, 33 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 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–Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    36 Service Center Rd, Northampton, MA 01060
  19. Based in Chicopee, 38 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    554 Grattan St, Chicopee, MA 01020

All 28 bankruptcy lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

bankruptcy lawyers in Pittsfield, ranks 26 to 28
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Bacon Wilson, P.C.555.0★ (6)36 mi
27Roumeliotis Law Group, P.C.545.0★ (3)36 mi
28Mansion Law Firm533.0★ (6)36 mi

Also serving Pittsfield

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 Pittsfield
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adam Finnegan, Esq.5.0★ (1)In Pittsfield
Barclay Damon LLP1.0★ (2)35 mi
Berkshire County Low Cost Bankruptcy CenterIn Pittsfield
Bierwas Law & Associates4.8★ (21)In Pittsfield
Brennan Law Office4.0★ (9)In Pittsfield
Bulkley Richardson (formerly Cain Hibbard)3.0★ (2)In Pittsfield
Campoli, Monteleone & Mozian P.C.4.7★ (73)In Pittsfield
Flournoy Lee D5.0★ (1)In Pittsfield
Halpin & Mostowy5.0★ (2)38 mi
Hashim & Spinola Attorneys5.0★ (9)In Pittsfield
Hodgson Russ LLP5.0★ (2)29 mi
Jack E Houghton Jr Law Offices4.7★ (6)In Pittsfield
Law Office of Eric KornblumIn Pittsfield
Law Offices of Robert D. Sullivan, Jr.4.5★ (15)In Pittsfield
Martin Hochberg & Cianflone, PLLP4.7★ (71)In Pittsfield
O’Brien & Eggleston PLLC4.9★ (51)In Pittsfield
O'Brien Richard J3.7★ (3)In Pittsfield
The Law Offices of Steven R. Dolson, PLLC5.0★ (1)31 mi
UpRight Law4.0★ (1)30 mi
Zuckerman Lanny M1.0★ (1)In Pittsfield

How we ranked Pittsfield bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 28 Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Pittsfield?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Pittsfield, MA is The Law Offices of Christiaan Van Niekerk, PLLC with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 221 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Warner & Warner, PLLC (#2) and Law Office of Kevin A. Jourdain, Esq. (#3) follow. We ranked 28 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Pittsfield?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 28 bankruptcy lawyers serving Pittsfield, MA. 2 of them are based in Pittsfield; 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 Pittsfield are open 24/7?

2 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Pittsfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Law Offices of Christiaan Van Niekerk, PLLC (#1) and Nave Law Firm (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Pittsfield work on weekends?

3 of 28 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Offices of Christiaan Van Niekerk, PLLC (#1), Nave Law Firm (#4) and David N Goldin Law Offices (#11). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Pittsfield bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 28 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Pittsfield is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. The Law Offices of Christiaan Van Niekerk, PLLC has the most, 221 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 Pittsfield count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Pittsfield 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 Pittsfield, MA 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 Pittsfield, MA 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 Pittsfield?

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 Pittsfield

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 28 bankruptcy lawyers serving Pittsfield.