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Directory of bankruptcy lawyers in Burlington, Vermont. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Burlington, VT
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Showing 20 bankruptcy lawyers in Burlington, VT
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Handy Law
148 College St Ste 201, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 373-9201 handylawvt.com
Gravel & Shea PC
76 St Paul St 7th floor, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-0220 gravelshea.com
Kaplan and Kaplan
95 St Paul St #405, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 651-0013 kaplanlawvt.com
Page Law PLLC
430 Shelburne Rd, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 497-2010 pagelawvt.com
MSK Attorneys
275 College St, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 861-7000 mskvt.com
Montroll, Oettinger & Barquist P.C.
126 College St #400, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 540-0250 mblawoffice.com
Brian J. Stark, Attorney at Law
430 Shelburne Rd, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 200-4202 starklawvermont.com
Wiener & Slater, PLLC
110 Main St #4F, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 863-1836 wsvtlaw.com
Barber & Waxman
31 Kilburn St # 224, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-3120 barberwaxman.com
Horn Wright, LLP
106 Main St 2nd Floor, Suite 3E, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 328-9098 hornwright.com
Lisman Leckerling PC
84 Pine St, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5756
Langrock Sperry & Wool LLP
210 College St # 400, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0217 langrock.com
Wick & Maddocks
308 College St, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 658-3037 wickandmaddocks.com
Dinse P.C.
209 Battery St, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-5751 dinse.com
Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
199 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 863-2375 drm.com
Mark A. Kaplan
95 St Paul St #405, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 651-0013 kaplanlawvt.com
Doremus Kantor & Zullo
346 Shelburne Rd Suite 603, Burlington, VT 05402
(802) 863-9603 dkzlegal.com
Maley and Maley, PLLC
271 S Union St, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 489-5258 maleyandmaley.com
Kantor Steven J
346 Shelburne Rd # 401, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 863-9603 dkzlegal.com
Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC
30 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 864-0880 primmer.com
If you are facing overwhelming debt in Burlington Vermont a bankruptcy lawyer can help you understand your options. Vermont law allows residents to use either federal or state specific exemptions to protect property. A local attorney can guide you through the process in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont.
What Does a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Burlington Cost?
The cost to hire a bankruptcy lawyer in Vermont typically ranges from one thousand two hundred to three thousand five hundred dollars for a Chapter 7 case. Chapter 13 cases often cost more due to the longer process with attorney fees ranging from three thousand to six thousand dollars. These fees do not include the court filing fee which is currently three hundred thirty eight dollars for Chapter 7. Costs vary based on case complexity and attorney experience. 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 are the income limits for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Vermont?
To qualify for Chapter 7 in Vermont you must pass the means test which compares your income to the median income for a Vermont household of your size. For a single earner the median income is often around sixty thousand dollars but this amount changes periodically. If your income is higher you may need to file Chapter 13 instead.
What property can I keep if I file bankruptcy in Burlington?
Vermont allows you to choose between federal and state exemptions. State exemptions let you keep up to one hundred twenty five thousand dollars of equity in your home and up to five thousand dollars in a motor vehicle. You can also protect retirement accounts and some personal belongings.
How long does a bankruptcy case take in Vermont?
A Chapter 7 case typically takes three to four months from filing to discharge. A Chapter 13 case involves a repayment plan lasting three to five years. The court in Burlington usually schedules the meeting of creditors about four to six weeks after filing.
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