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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Rome, GA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Rome: Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C., LFR Score 74/100; 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Chris Rampley, Attorney at Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 32.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: J. M. Heller, Attorney at Law, P.C., 167 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 32 ranked after Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C.; ranked #7.

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

32 Rome bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 32 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in Rome 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 Rome at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C.744.9★ (223)RomeOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Chris Rampley, Attorney at Law745.0★ (158)RomeOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Bournakis & Mitchell, P.C.694.9★ (32)RomeOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C.674.9★ (47)Cartersville, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C.654.7★ (60)Dallas, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Cherney Law Firm, LLC654.8★ (81)Woodstock, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7J. M. Heller, Attorney at Law, P.C.654.4★ (167)Canton, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
8Chris Rampley655.0★ (48)Dalton, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C.644.9★ (42)Dalton, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C.644.9★ (35)Kennesaw, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 32 bankruptcy lawyers in Rome, 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.

  6. #6 Cherney Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Woodstock, 39 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    103 Springfield Dr #204, Woodstock, GA 30188
    View profile for Cherney Law Firm, LLC(770) 373-5745

  8. #8 Chris Rampley

    Based in Dalton, 37 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    302 S Thornton Ave Ste 2B-2, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for Chris Rampley(706) 291-7060

  13. #13 Limbocker Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Woodstock, 36 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2230 Towne Lake Pkwy Bldg 100, Ste. 140, Woodstock, GA 30189
    View profile for Limbocker Law Firm, LLC(678) 401-6836

  14. #14 Berry & Associates

    Based in Rome

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    519 Broad St #104, Rome, GA 30161
    View profile for Berry & Associates(404) 425-5186

  17. #17 W Jeremy Salter

    Based in Rome

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.5★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 E 2nd Ave Ste 301, Rome, GA 30161
    View profile for W Jeremy Salter(706) 295-1300

  18. #18 Hurtt & Johnson LLC

    Based in Dalton, 37 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    215 W Gordon St, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for Hurtt & Johnson LLC(706) 226-5425

  20. #20 Hurtt & Johnson LLC

    Based in Calhoun, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 N Wall St, Calhoun, GA 30701
    View profile for Hurtt & Johnson LLC(706) 278-8628

  22. #22 Berry & Associates

    Based in Dalton, 37 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    216 N Pentz St, Dalton, GA 30721
    View profile for Berry & Associates(800) 414-3328

  23. #23 Cohen Law Office, LLC

    Based in Acworth, 34 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    848 Hiram Acworth Hwy #100, Hiram, GA 30141
    View profile for Cohen Law Office, LLC(678) 384-1113

  24. #24 Gingold & Gingold LLC

    Based in Dallas, 30 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 W Memorial Dr, Dallas, GA 30132
    View profile for Gingold & Gingold LLC

All 32 bankruptcy lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

bankruptcy lawyers in Rome, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Toomey Law Firm553.7★ (3)22 mi
27The Thomas & Associates Law Firm, LLC555.0★ (6)36 mi
28Brian R. Cahn & Associates, LLC544.3★ (4)30 mi
29Perrotta, Lamb & Johnson, LLC543.9★ (7)38 mi
30Casey David J543.4★ (14)40 mi
31Brian R. Cahn & Associates, LLC534.8★ (4)38 mi
32Saeger & Associates, PC533.0★ (4)37 mi

Also serving Rome

19 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 Rome
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Arvelo Law Group3.0★ (2)35 mi
Attorney Jessica M. Chapman4.5★ (2)39 mi
Avery Archer Law Firm, LLC5.0★ (65)In Rome
Bader Law - Personal Injury Attorneys4.5★ (34)In Rome
Berry & Associates3.0★ (2)22 mi
Berry & Associates37 mi
Brinson Askew Berry3.9★ (20)In Rome
Cox Byington Twyman LLP4.0★ (34)In Rome
Douglas D Middleton PC40 mi
Hartmanlaw4.7★ (13)In Rome
Joseph W. Segraves, Attorney at Law38 mi
Keith J Williams PC4.5★ (56)In Rome
Mundy & Burch, Disability Attorneys Rome5.0★ (163)In Rome
North Georgia Low Cost Bankruptcy Center5.0★ (1)37 mi
Paul R Cadle, Jr, Attorney at Law4.8★ (49)In Rome
Peter Bricks, PC38 mi
Stephen Paul Woodard5.0★ (1)In Rome
The Burkhalter Firm, LLC4.9★ (64)In Rome
Wiles & Wiles LLP5.0★ (2)39 mi

How we ranked Rome bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 32 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Rome?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Rome, GA is Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C. with an LFR Score of 74/100. It has 4.9★ from 223 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Chris Rampley, Attorney at Law (#2) and Bournakis & Mitchell, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 32 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Rome?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 32 bankruptcy lawyers serving Rome, GA. 5 of them are based in Rome; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Rome are open 24/7?

13 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Rome post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C. (#1), Chris Rampley, Attorney at Law (#2) and Bournakis & Mitchell, P.C. (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Rome work on weekends?

17 of 32 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C. (#1), Chris Rampley, Attorney at Law (#2) and Bournakis & Mitchell, P.C. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Rome bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 32 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Rome is 4.7★, with a median of 24 reviews. Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C. has the most, 223 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 Rome count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Rome 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 Rome, GA 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 Rome, GA 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 Rome?

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 Rome

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 32 bankruptcy lawyers serving Rome.

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