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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Portland, ME
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Showing 20 bankruptcy lawyers in Portland, ME
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Port City Legal
5 Moulton St 4th Floor, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 210-6559 portcitylegal.com
Legal-Ease
2 City Center, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 805-0055 legal-ease.com
Jabar LaLiberty, LLC
482 Congress St Suite 401, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 426-4278 jbrllegal.com
Goodman Law Firm PA
1 Dana Street 4th Floor, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-4335 goodmanlawfirm.com
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC
Two Canal Plaza, Portland, ME 04112
(207) 774-7000 nhdlaw.com
Drummond & Drummond, LLP
One Monument St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-0317 ddlaw.com
Law Office of J. Scott Logan, LLC
75 Pearl St #212, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 613-8590 southernmainebankruptcy.com
Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman
53 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-1020 krz.com
Drummond Woodsum
84 Marginal Way STE 600, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-1941 dwmlaw.com
Verrill
One Portland Square, 1 Portland Sq, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-4000 verrill-law.com
Law Office of Jeffrey Shafto
145 Newbury St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 619-4006 shaftolaw.com
Cope Law Firm
461 Stevens Ave, Portland, ME 04103
(207) 772-7491 copelegal.com
Anthony J Sineni Law Offices
701 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-9053
Daggett & Parker
148 Middle St # 1, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-8084
Gregory R Smith Law Offices
4 Moulton St # 440G, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-0200
Jay S Geller Esquire
1 Monument Sq # 200, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 899-1477 jaysgellerlaw.com
Perkins Thompson, P.A.
200 Middle St Suite 901, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-2635 perkinsthompson.com
Molleur Law Office
465 Congress St #302, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 283-3777 molleurlaw.com
Creswell Law
183 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 358-1010 creswelllaw.com
US Bankruptcy Court
537 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 780-3482 meb.uscourts.gov
Filing for bankruptcy in Portland Maine requires knowledge of federal bankruptcy laws and local U.S. Bankruptcy Court rules for the District of Maine. A Portland bankruptcy lawyer can help you determine if Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is right for your situation. Maine also has specific state exemptions that protect certain property during bankruptcy.
What Does a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Portland Cost?
The cost to hire a bankruptcy lawyer in Portland Maine typically ranges from $1,200 to $2,500 for a simple Chapter 7 case. Chapter 13 cases often cost more, usually between $3,000 and $5,000, because they require a repayment plan over 3 to 5 years. Court filing fees are separate and currently $338 for Chapter 7 and $313 for Chapter 13. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine bankruptcy exemption for a homestead?
Maine law allows a homestead exemption of up to $60,000 for a single owner or $120,000 for a married couple. This protects equity in your primary residence from creditors during bankruptcy.
How long does a Chapter 7 bankruptcy take in Portland Maine?
A typical Chapter 7 case in Portland takes about 3 to 4 months from filing to discharge. You must complete a credit counseling course before filing and a debtor education course after filing.
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