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Bankruptcy Lawyers in Sumter, SC: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Sumter: Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates, LFR Score 67/100; 4.6★ from 160 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Stone Law Firm, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 9.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Held Paul L Law Office, 59 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 9 ranked after Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates; ranked #2.

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

9 Sumter bankruptcy lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 9 rated law firms.

Top 9 bankruptcy lawyers in Sumter 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 9 bankruptcy lawyers in Sumter at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates674.6★ (160)Columbia, 37 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Held Paul L Law Office634.1★ (59)Sumter—Most reviews
3Reed Law Firm, P.A.604.9★ (46)Florence, 36 mi away——
4Stone Law Firm, LLC595.0★ (22)Florence, 38 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5Weissenstein Law Firm, LLC595.0★ (4)Sumter——
6Riley Pope & Laney, LLC544.9★ (7)Columbia, 38 mi away——
7Crawford von Keller533.4★ (8)Columbia, 38 mi away——
8Law Office Of Barbara E. Brunson535.0★ (4)Columbia, 38 mi away——
9Pohl Bankruptcy523.7★ (3)Columbia, 34 mi away——

All 9 bankruptcy lawyers in Sumter, 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.

  3. #3 Reed Law Firm, P.A.

    Based in Florence, 36 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1807 W Evans St Ste B, Florence, SC 29501
    View profile for Reed Law Firm, P.A.(843) 679-0077

  4. #4 Stone Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Florence, 38 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    181 E Evans St, Florence, SC 29506
    View profile for Stone Law Firm, LLC(843) 806-1161

  5. #5 Weissenstein Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Sumter

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–2 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    106 Broad St, Sumter, SC 29150
    View profile for Weissenstein Law Firm, LLC(803) 418-5700

  7. #7 Crawford von Keller

    Based in Columbia, 38 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1640 St Julian Pl, Columbia, SC 29204
    View profile for Crawford von Keller(803) 790-2626

  9. #9 Pohl Bankruptcy

    Based in Columbia, 34 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    136-4 Forum Dr Ste 125, Columbia, SC 29223
    View profile for Pohl Bankruptcy(803) 806-7645

How we ranked Sumter bankruptcy lawyers

We scored 9 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter: frequently asked questions

Which bankruptcy lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Sumter?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked bankruptcy lawyer in Sumter, SC is Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.6★ from 160 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Held Paul L Law Office (#2) and Reed Law Firm, P.A. (#3) follow. We ranked 9 bankruptcy lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many bankruptcy lawyers are there in Sumter?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 9 bankruptcy lawyers serving Sumter, SC. 2 of them are based in Sumter; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Sumter are open 24/7?

2 ranked bankruptcy lawyers in Sumter post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates (#1) and Stone Law Firm, LLC (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which bankruptcy lawyers in Sumter work on weekends?

1 of 9 ranked bankruptcy lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Sumter bankruptcy lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated bankruptcy lawyers in Sumter is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Benjamin R. Matthews and Associates has the most, 160 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 Sumter count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Sumter 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 Sumter, SC 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 Sumter, SC 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 Sumter?

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 Sumter

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 9 bankruptcy lawyers serving Sumter.

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