Helps individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy protection and debt relief.
Cost Range: Bankruptcy Law lawyers charge from $197/hr in Arkansas to $428/hr in New York. The national average is $270/hr.
| # | State | Avg Hourly Rate | Avg Case Cost | Cost Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AR Arkansas | $197/hr | $3,391 | -29.60x |
| 2 | MS Mississippi | $204/hr | $3,449 | -27.10x |
| 3 | WV West Virginia | $207/hr | $3,494 | -26.10x |
| 4 | AL Alabama | $210/hr | $3,588 | -25.00x |
| 5 | WY Wyoming | $214/hr | $3,678 | -23.60x |
| 6 | IN Indiana | $216/hr | $3,723 | -22.90x |
| 7 | KS Kansas | $217/hr | $3,704 | -22.50x |
| 8 | OK Oklahoma | $219/hr | $3,718 | -21.80x |
| 9 | SC South Carolina | $221/hr | $3,773 | -21.10x |
| 10 | ID Idaho | $222/hr | $3,794 | -20.70x |
| 11 | ND North Dakota | $222/hr | $3,749 | -20.70x |
| 12 | TN Tennessee | $223/hr | $3,838 | -20.40x |
| 13 | KY Kentucky | $225/hr | $3,797 | -19.60x |
| 14 | IA Iowa | $227/hr | $3,836 | -18.90x |
| 15 | MO Missouri | $231/hr | $3,948 | -17.50x |
| 16 | MT Montana | $232/hr | $3,962 | -17.10x |
| 17 | OH Ohio | $232/hr | $3,958 | -17.10x |
| 18 | SD South Dakota | $233/hr | $3,897 | -16.80x |
| 19 | NC North Carolina | $235/hr | $4,021 | -16.10x |
| 20 | NE Nebraska | $238/hr | $4,003 | -15.00x |
| 21 | NM New Mexico | $241/hr | $4,046 | -13.90x |
| 22 | LA Louisiana | $242/hr | $4,070 | -13.60x |
| 23 | MI Michigan | $242/hr | $4,121 | -13.60x |
| 24 | UT Utah | $257/hr | $4,320 | -8.20x |
| 25 | ME Maine | $259/hr | $4,385 | -7.50x |
| 26 | NV Nevada | $261/hr | $4,467 | -6.80x |
| 27 | WI Wisconsin | $263/hr | $4,411 | -6.10x |
| 28 | GA Georgia | $265/hr | $4,446 | -5.40x |
| 29 | TX Texas | $267/hr | $4,575 | -4.60x |
| 30 | PA Pennsylvania | $270/hr | $4,616 | -3.60x |
| 31 | VT Vermont | $270/hr | $4,573 | -3.60x |
| 32 | AZ Arizona | $271/hr | $4,554 | -3.20x |
| 33 | MN Minnesota | $271/hr | $4,580 | -3.20x |
| 34 | FL Florida | $280/hr | $4,747 | 0.00x |
| 35 | OR Oregon | $284/hr | $4,823 | 1.40x |
| 36 | DE Delaware | $288/hr | $4,912 | 2.90x |
| 37 | NH New Hampshire | $296/hr | $5,013 | 5.70x |
| 38 | HI Hawaii | $297/hr | $5,097 | 6.10x |
| 39 | RI Rhode Island | $301/hr | $5,078 | 7.50x |
| 40 | VA Virginia | $304/hr | $5,155 | 8.60x |
| 41 | AK Alaska | $305/hr | $5,111 | 8.90x |
| 42 | CO Colorado | $316/hr | $5,312 | 12.90x |
| 43 | IL Illinois | $335/hr | $5,604 | 19.60x |
| 44 | NJ New Jersey | $335/hr | $5,699 | 19.60x |
| 45 | MD Maryland | $342/hr | $5,735 | 22.10x |
| 46 | MA Massachusetts | $351/hr | $5,994 | 25.40x |
| 47 | WA Washington | $353/hr | $5,909 | 26.10x |
| 48 | CT Connecticut | $356/hr | $5,997 | 27.10x |
| 49 | CA California | $374/hr | $6,383 | 33.60x |
| 50 | DC District of Columbia | $417/hr | $7,137 | 48.90x |
| 51 | NY New York | $428/hr | $7,192 | 52.90x |
The national average hourly rate for a Bankruptcy Law attorney is $280. Rates range from $197 in Arkansas to $428 in New York depending on location and experience.
The average total case cost for Bankruptcy Law matters is $1,500. This typically includes attorney fees, court filing fees, and related expenses. The typical case duration is Flat Fee.
The most affordable states for Bankruptcy Law attorneys are Arkansas ($197/hr), Mississippi ($204/hr), West Virginia ($207/hr). These states offer significant savings compared to the national average of $270/hr.
The most expensive states for Bankruptcy Law attorneys are New York ($428/hr), District of Columbia ($417/hr), California ($374/hr). Higher costs in these states reflect greater cost of living and higher demand for legal services.
The demand for Bankruptcy Law attorneys is currently Medium. Helps individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy protection and debt relief.