If you need legal help with bankruptcy matters in Virginia, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. Virginia attorneys handle cases involving Chapter 7 liquidation, Chapter 13 reorganization, means testing, exemptions, and automatic stay protections, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Circuit Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

Bankruptcy cases in Virginia are filed in federal court, but the state's exemption laws determine what assets you keep. Whether you're considering Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization, Virginia's specific exemptions can significantly affect the outcome. Filing triggers an automatic stay that immediately stops creditor actions, and an experienced bankruptcy attorney knows how to maximize the protections available under Virginia law.

When selecting a bankruptcy attorney in Virginia, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Circuit Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout Virginia and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to bankruptcy law in Virginia to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Virginia.

Mr Thomas Mansfield Dunlap - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 199 Liberty St, SW Leesburg VA 20175
70377773193885
University of Maryland - University College (2008)
English, French
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Agricultural Law Antitrust Law Appeals & Appellate
David Ludwig - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC
 6701 Democracy Blvd. Suite 300 Bethesda MD 20817
(703) 777-7319
The George Washington University Law School (2003)
English
D.C. Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Elaine Jarvis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jarvis Law PLLC
 29 Crescent St Front Royal VA 22630
College of William and Mary (1994)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Bankruptcy Business Law
Hunter Hanger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hanger Law
 760 McGuire Place Newport News VA 23601
(757) 351-1510
Regent University (2020)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Elder Law
James H. Wilson Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4860 Cox Rd #200 Glen Allen VA 23060
(804) 740-6464
University of Richmond School of Law (1984)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Divorce Elder Law
Anna Drake Dunkum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Harry Jernigan CPA Lawyers at Law
 827 Diligence Drive Suite 109 Newport News VA 23606
Elon University (2007)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Christopher Mark Winslow - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Winslow & McCurry, PLLC
 1324 Sycamore Square Midlothian VA 23113
(804) 423-1383
University of Richmond (2013)
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Todd Lewis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Lewis Law Group, P.C.
 2200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 102-50 Arlington VA 22201
(202) 550-9898
Ohio State University - Columbus
Croatian, Spanish
Florida Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Consumer Law
Joseph Shannon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shannon Firm PLC
 PO BOX 710262 HERNDON VA 20171-0262
(703) 829-7580
University of Miami School of Law (2004)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Collections Foreclosure Defense
J. Brian Bailey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of J. Brian Bailey, PLC
 1011 E. Main St. Ste. 204 Richmond VA 23219
(804) 251-8002
Regent University School of Law (2009)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Criminal Law
Michael Eisner - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Northern Virginia Law Group, PLLC
 6723 Whittier Avenue Suite 207 McLean VA 22101
(703) 891-9785
George Mason University School of Law
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Criminal Law
Mr. Billy B. Ruhling II - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Troutman Sanders LLP
 1660 International Drive Suite 600 McLean VA 22102
(703) 734-4325
The Judge Advocate General s Legal Center and School (2004)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Bankruptcy Business Law
Mark Stevenson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hanger Law
 760 McGuire Place Newport News VA 23601
(757) 351-1510
Regent University School of Law (2011)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Construction Law
Mr. Paul Oliver Gaymon Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Gaymon Law Office, PLLC
 211 N. Union Street Suite 100 Alexandria VA 22314
(703) 407-9130
Georgetown University Law Center (2004)
English
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Tax Law
Alexander Hamilton Ayers - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ayers & Stolte, PC
 710 N Hamilton St Suite 300 Richmond VA 23221
(804) 358-4731
Appalachian School of Law (2005)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Construction Law
Jeana McMurray - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hanger Law
 760 McGuire Place 2nd Floor Newport News VA 23601
(757) 351-1510
Regent University School of Law (2012)
Maryland Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Matthew Lane Kreitzer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Matthew L. Kreitzer, Lawyer at Law
 340 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. #2574 Winchester VA 22604
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law (2010)
Chinese, English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
John G. Merna - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Merna Law Group, P.C.
 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300 Richmond VA 23225
(804) 222-0400
University of Arizona (1995)
English
Bar #33812
Virginia Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense
Sean Reilly - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hanger Law
 760 McGuire Place , 2nd Floor Newport News VA 23601
(757) 351-1510
Regent University (2016)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Elder Law
Gerardo M DelGado - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2 South Kent Street Winchester VA 22601
(540) 632-0017
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Spanish
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
Steven Laxton Higgs - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Steven L. Higgs, P.C.
 9 Franklin Rd SW Roanoke VA 24011-2403
(540) 400-7990
University of Richmond School of Law (1980)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
Robert L. Flax - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 8 South Sheppard Street Richmond VA 23221
(804) 355-8425
University of Richmond School of Law (1974)
English, Spanish
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Divorce Family Law
John W. Lee - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4425 Portsmouth Blvd Suite 100 Chesapeake VA 23321
(757) 896-0868
Regent University School of Law (1995)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
John C Morgan Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
New Day Legal
 98 Alexandria Pike Suite 10 Warrenton VA 20186
(540) 349-3232
George Mason University School of Law (1985)
Bosnian, Croatian, English, German, Serbian, Spanish
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Foreclosure Defense
James McMurray Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 9324 West Street Suite 201 Manassas VA 20110
(703) 670-0761
George Mason University School of Law (2002)
English, Spanish
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Callie M. Gibson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Boleman Law Office, P.C.
 2104 W. Laburnum Ave Suite 201 Richmond VA 23227
(804) 358-9900
University of Richmond (2015)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law
L. Ilaine Upton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Upton Law Office
 7369 McWhorter Pl. #412 Annandale VA 22003
(571) 302-4886
Tulane University School of Law
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law Foreclosure Defense
Robert D. Moreton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 297 Herndon Parkway Suite 203 Herndon VA 20170
(703) 437-7305
Nova Southeastern University
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Divorce Family Law
Stephen Relyea - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Financial Freedom Legal
 4801 Hermitage Road Suite 101 Richmond VA 23227
(804) 373-3366
Wake Forest University School of Law (2005)
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Consumer Law
Ms. Rachel VanHorn - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Glasser and Glasser, PLC
 Crown Center 580 E. Main Street Norfolk VA 23510
7575335555549
Florida State University College of Law (2005)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense Personal Injury
Daniel M. Press - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Chung & Press, P.C.
 6718 Whittier Ave. Ste. 200 McLean VA 22101
(703) 734-3800
Georgetown University Law Center (1985)
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Intellectual Property International Law
Lindsay Barton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hanger Law
 760 McGuire Place Newport News VA 23601
(757) 351-1510
University of California - Berkeley
California Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Elder Law
Ashley Morgan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ashley F Morgan Law, PC
 9073 Center St Manassas VA 20110
(703) 880-4227
Florida Coastal School of Law (2010)
English, Spanish
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Foreclosure Defense
Trevor B. Reid - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 6802 Paragon Place, Suite 300 Richmond VA 23230
(804) 261-7323
University of Richmond School of Law (2005)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Business Law Real Estate Law
Tammy Sossei - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Sossei Law PC
 4114 E. Parham Road Suite C Richmond VA 23228
(804) 593-4141
Regent University School of Law
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Criminal Law Divorce
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