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Bankruptcy Lawyers in South Bradenton, FL: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in South Bradenton: Jodat Law Group, LFR Score 70/100; 4.6★ from 209 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Florida Law Advisers, P.A, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 129.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A., 907 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 129 ranked; ranked #4.

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

129 South Bradenton bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 129 rated law firms.

Top 10 bankruptcy lawyers in South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Jodat Law Group704.6★ (209)Bradenton, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Holland Law Group, P.A.694.8★ (484)Bradenton, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Florida Law Advisers, P.A664.8★ (327)Tampa, 35 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A.664.7★ (907)Tampa, 34 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
5Jodat Law Group664.5★ (59)Sarasota, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6The Law Office of Gary G. Carpenter664.9★ (130)Clearwater, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7SmithLaw Attorneys PA654.9★ (301)Sarasota, 12 mi away——
8All Family Law Group, P.A.654.8★ (116)Tampa, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Jennifer L. Hamey, PA644.9★ (125)Palmetto, 8 mi away——
10Holland Law Group P.A.644.9★ (229)Sarasota, 17 mi away——

All 129 bankruptcy lawyers in South Bradenton, 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 South Bradenton

    Based in Bradenton, 2 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 209 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    521 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
  2. Based in Bradenton, 2 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 484 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 484 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1401 Manatee Ave W #1010, Bradenton, FL 34205
  3. Based in Tampa, 35 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 327 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1120 E Kennedy Blvd Unit 231, Tampa, FL 33602
  4. Based in Sarasota, 11 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 59 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2620 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
  5. Based in Sarasota, 12 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1561 Lakefront Dr #204, Sarasota, FL 34240
  6. Based in Tampa, 34 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 116 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    511 W Bay St #350, Tampa, FL 33606
  7. Based in Palmetto, 8 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7216 US-301 #120, Ellenton, FL 34222
  8. Based in Sarasota, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8586 Potter Park Dr #116, Sarasota, FL 34238
  9. Based in Sarasota, 9 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1834 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
  10. Based in Tampa, 34 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    703 W Bay St, Tampa, FL 33606
  11. Based in Largo, 33 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 427 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 427 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2600 E Bay Dr Ste 215, Largo, FL 33771
  12. Based in Venice, 28 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 297 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 S Tamiami Trl Ste C, Venice, FL 34285
  13. Based in Clearwater, 39 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 121 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2451 McMullen Booth Rd Ste 200, Clearwater, FL 33759
  14. Based in Tampa, 40 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 98 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2701 W Busch Blvd Ste 209, Tampa, FL 33618
  15. Based in Clearwater, 37 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 114 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1173 NE Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
  16. Based in Venice, 29 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1694 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34293
  17. Based in Clearwater, 39 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2753 FL-580 #106, Clearwater, FL 33761
  18. Based in Clearwater, 29 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10300 49th Street N, Clearwater, FL 33762
  19. Based in Gulfport, 24 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  20. Based in St. Petersburg, 22 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    111 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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 129 ranked bankruptcy lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

bankruptcy lawyers in South Bradenton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26LeavenLaw624.9★ (119)24 mi
27Gallagher & Associates Law Firm, PA624.8★ (155)23 mi
28The Collins Law Group624.3★ (18)9 mi
29The Dellutri Law Group, PA614.8★ (22)33 mi
30Richard V. Ellis Law614.6★ (62)9 mi
31Fleysher Law Bankruptcy & Debt Attorneys615.0★ (24)39 mi
32Michael Barnett, PA615.0★ (36)35 mi
33Law Office of Christopher Mat Hittel614.8★ (18)2 mi
34Peter Francis Geraci Law L.L.C.614.9★ (20)22 mi
35Battaglia Law, PLLC614.9★ (30)10 mi
36Hiepe Law614.9★ (18)22 mi
37Weller Legal Group Clearwater604.8★ (97)38 mi
38Kenyon Law Group605.0★ (11)2 mi
39Law Offices of Jill McDonald604.9★ (79)28 mi
40Bulldog Law603.0★ (4)2 mi
41Ziegler Diamond Law604.7★ (12)35 mi
42Holland Law Group, P.A.605.0★ (17)10 mi
43Lee Richard602.6★ (5)3 mi
44The Law Firm of Douglas G. Jackson, P.A.604.7★ (60)22 mi
45James D. Jackman P. A.594.7★ (9)3 mi
46The Golden Law Group594.6★ (267)37 mi
47Kopp Law P.A.594.9★ (52)26 mi
48Cole & Cole Law P A594.1★ (34)9 mi
49Bay to Bay Bankruptcy Law594.7★ (6)34 mi
50McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold Elliott & Grimaldi, P.A.594.8★ (105)35 mi

Also serving South Bradenton

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 South Bradenton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Blanton Law, P.A.5.0★ (1)10 mi
Brunicardi Law Firm, P.L.2.5★ (2)9 mi
Christopher AP Fitts, P.A., Attorney3.0★ (2)22 mi
Debt Relief Legal Group3.0★ (2)25 mi
Devolder Law Firm5.0★ (1)9 mi
Dion R Hancock, P.A.5.0★ (1)33 mi
Dion R. Hancock, P.A.5.0★ (1)21 mi
Gary H. Baker, P.A.4.0★ (1)27 mi
Jodat Law Group: Melanie Newby5.0★ (1)2 mi
Juan J Mendoza Attorneys at Sarasota5.0★ (1)9 mi
Law Office of Jonathan T Mitchell PLLC5.0★ (2)24 mi
Law Offices Of Charles N. Cleland Jr. PA5.0★ (2)9 mi
Law Offices of John K. Turner5.0★ (1)10 mi
Martin Law Firm, P.L.3.0★ (2)33 mi
Moon Law Group1.0★ (1)22 mi
Richard J. Cole, III, Esq.5.0★ (1)9 mi
Suncoast Debt Relief Law5.0★ (1)34 mi
Suncoast Legal Center, P.A.5.0★ (1)10 mi
Venice Sarasota Bankruptcy5.0★ (1)9 mi
Victor A Martinez Esq5.0★ (1)34 mi

How we ranked South Bradenton bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 129 South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in South Bradenton?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in South Bradenton, FL is Jodat Law Group with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.6★ from 209 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Holland Law Group, P.A. (#2) and Florida Law Advisers, P.A (#3) follow. We ranked 129 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in South Bradenton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 129 bankruptcy lawyers serving South Bradenton, FL. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in South Bradenton are open 24/7?

17 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in South Bradenton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jodat Law Group (#1), Florida Law Advisers, P.A (#3) and Jodat Law Group (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in South Bradenton work on weekends?

27 of 129 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jodat Law Group (#1), Holland Law Group, P.A. (#2) and Florida Law Advisers, P.A (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do South Bradenton bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 129 rated bankruptcy lawyers in South Bradenton is 4.8★, with a median of 21 reviews. Law Offices of Robert M. Geller, P.A. has the most, 907 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 South Bradenton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the South Bradenton 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 South Bradenton, 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 South Bradenton, 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 South Bradenton?

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 South Bradenton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 129 bankruptcy lawyers serving South Bradenton.