NC Bankruptcy Lawyer Fees

If you are overwhelmed with debt and considering filing for bankruptcy, you may have questions and concerns about how much it will cost to hire a bankruptcy attorney.

You can expect two types of expenses: an attorney’s fee and certain filing fees set by the bankruptcy court related to filing the petition, administration and credit counseling. The attorney’s fee may vary depending on the client’s income, the chapter of the federal bankruptcy code used to seek protection from creditors and the complexity of the case

At Sasser Law, we have three board-certified bankruptcy attorneys who have handled more than 7,000 cases on behalf of North Carolina residents and businesses that were overwhelmed by debt and needed to make a fresh start.

Our attorneys know from extensive experience that most people who face insolvency and file for bankruptcy are hardworking, middle income people who are facing difficult situations such as the loss of a job, a divorce, a serious health issue or a business reversal. Each individual and business owner has certain factors that led to his or her financial distress. We represent individuals and businesses in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina and throughout the Triangle.

Bankruptcy Filing Fees

Our bankruptcy attorneys at Sasser Law will always be straightforward with you about your legal options. You will deal directly with an experienced bankruptcy attorney, not a paralegal. We will work with you to determine which chapter of the federal bankruptcy code is better suited to address your financial situation.

We will always be forthright about how we operate and the fees you can expect for filing a bankruptcy petition. We will keep you informed throughout the process so that there are no surprises or hidden fees.

Below are listed the typical fees for Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11, the most commonly used sections of the bankruptcy code. We have a flat fee structure based on income for Chapter 7 cases.

With a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, we advance the filing fee and credit counseling fee, so you may be able to file a petition with no money upfront. We receive payment through the Chapter 13 payment plan.

Chapter 7 Fees

	Attorney fee for below-median income level consumer debtor	$1,225
	Attorney fee for above-median income level consumer debtor	$1,925
	Court filing fee to the bankruptcy court	$338
	Mandatory credit counseling course and financial management fee	$37

Note: Check to see if you are below or above the NC state median income level.

Chapter 13 Fees

	Attorney fee required to be paid prior to the filing of the case	$0
	Filing fee to the bankruptcy paid prior to the filing of the case	$0
	Mandatory credit counseling fee prior to the filing of the case	$0
	Attorney fee paid through the Chapter 13 Trustee: Normally	$6,500
	Filing fee to the bankruptcy court paid through the Chapter 13 Trustee	$313
	Mandatory credit counseling fee paid through the Chapter 13 Trustee	$25

Chapter 11 Fees

	Attorney fee (paid either before or after filing)	$10,000-$25,000
	Filing fee to bankruptcy court	$1,738
	Mandatory credit counseling course fee (if the debtor is an individual)	$25
	Quarterly fees paid to the bankruptcy court	Starting at $325