Ashford Bankruptcy Lawyers

I specialize in Social Security Disability and family law. In addition, I am a practicing Registered Nurse and have been for more than thirty years.

Rafael Gil was admitted to practice in 2000. Prior to attending law school, he was employed in the banking field. Having a background in finance and banking, during law school, Rafael decided to practice in the area of Bankruptcy Law. Rafael Gil clerked for a bankruptcy attorney for two years, before graduating from law school. Upon graduating, he moved to Dothan AL and opened up his law office in 2000 concentrating his practice to Bankruptcy Law. In the process, he has filed thousands of bankruptcy cases, representing both individuals and businesses. Rafael Gil III was born in San Juan,...

Michael Brock was born in Pensacola, Florida in 1965. He graduated from Louisiana State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice in 1987, and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Arkansas in 1991. Mike has served this country in the United States Army as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) and was appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama. He was admitted to practice law in the state of Arkansas in 1991 and has been admitted to practice law in the state of Alabama since 1994. Mike limits his...

Gary Stout was born in 1958 in Greensboro, NC. He attended college as well as Law School at the University of Tulsa, earning a Juris Doctor Degree in 1989. After passing the Oklahoma Bar Exam, he entered military service as a Judge Advocate in 1989. His assignments included the 82nd Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps. He is a veteran of Desert Storm, where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Since the formation of Brock & Stout, he has primarily limited his practice to personal injury, wrongful death, bankruptcy and social security litigation. He is a member of...

Clarke Walker was born in Dothan, Alabama in 1982. He is a 2004 graduate of Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Jones School of Law and became a member of the Alabama State Bar in 2007. He is admitted to practice in all Alabama state courts and the United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama and Northern District of Florida. He is also a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA). Since joining Brock & Stout in 2007, his primary area...

Jennifer Stanley comes from a Military family and moved to Enterprise, Alabama in 1987 when her father retired from the Army. She graduated From Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice in 1998. She received her Juris Doctor degree from Jones School of Law at Faulkner University, Montgomery, Alabama in 2009 and became a member of the Alabama State Bar later that same year. She is licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts and the United States District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama as well as the Northern District of Florida. She...

David grew up in Tallahassee, Florida and attended Florida State University where he graduated in 1983 with a degree in Criminology. After completing his undergraduate degree, he attended Cumberland School of Law. He graduated in the top 20% of his class. After law school, David clerked for the Honorable Chandler Watson, United States Bankruptcy Judge in the Northern District of Alabama, Eastern Division. He also clerked for the Honorable James S. Sledge, United States Bankruptcy Judge, Northern District of Alabama, Eastern Division. After completing his clerkship, David has represented consumers almost exclusively. David is licensed to practice in both Georgia...

Alex Johnson was born in Ozark, Alabama. He graduated magna cum laude from Troy University with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Anthropology. Alex received his Juris Doctor degree from Birmingham School of Law and became a member of the Alabama state Bar in 2012. He is currently licensed to practice law in all Alabama state courts and all Federal Courts in Alabama. Alex joined Brock and Stout in March of 2013, and his primary area of practice has been Social Security Disability since that time. He is a member of the National Scholars Honor Society...

Christopher Stanfield was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1984. He graduated from Troy University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2006. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in 2011. He became a member of the Alabama State Bar in 2011. He is currently licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts and the United State District Court for the Middle District of Alabama. He joined Brock & Stout in September of 2012, and his primary area of practice is Consumer Bankruptcy.

Samantha Rhoades Valenzuela (formerly known as Samantha R. Sellers) chose to move back to the Wiregrass area to open a law practice following over 10 years of practicing Social Security Disability/SSI and Bankruptcy Law in large law offices. While visiting home, she realized that there was a need for experienced lawyers to provide individualized representation to the people of the Wiregrass. So, in 2015, she opened The Valenzuela Law Firm, LLC in order to provide quality, experienced, individualized representation.

Samantha is originally from the Wiregrass area, having been born in Dothan, raised in Ozark, graduating high school from George W. Long...

Brandon has devoted his practice to helping people. His fundamental philosophy is to treat each client the exact way that he would want to be treated if he were in that situation. Over the past 28 years, Brandon has made it a priority to be personally involved in each case that his office handles. He is determined to be an aggressive and savvy attorney who protects his client's interest in any situation. He is often heard saying that the only way to practice law is to fight hard, but with honesty and integrity.

Brandon was born in Houston, Texas,...

Leonard N. Math, (Shareholder), a native of Peoria, Illinois, is a graduate of the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University School of Law. He was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1985 and the Alabama State Bar in 1989. Mr. Math left a prominent Alabama based interstate law firm to join Chambless & Cooner, P.C., and in 1996, the firm changed its name to Chambless & Math, P.C. Mr. Math practices in the areas of real estate, commercial and residential foreclosures and workouts, commercial litigation, banking and credit union law, commercial and consumer bankruptcy and collection law...

I am a solo attorney with over 25 years in bankruptcy representation and IRS tax resolution. I do not transfer you case to other attorneys or staff to do the work. When you hire me you get me. I return all phone calls and emails because I understand you are in a stressful situation and don't have time to call me over an over just to get a simple answer. I am top rated on Avvo.com and Google.

Creditor harassment is stressful. It is hard to deal with repetitive threats of legal action and wage garnishment late at night or early in the morning. Often, it can feel like new debt accumulates faster than you are able to pay it off. For those who have overwhelming amounts of consumer or medical debt, bankruptcy can be a helpful way to get a fresh start. Experienced Montgomery bankruptcy lawyer Charles Grainger can help you deal with consumer bankruptcy through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 proceedings. He also helps Alabama businesses struggling with debt by helping them file for bankruptcy under...

Anthony Brian Bush, Esq., graduated cum laude from Thomas Goode Jones School of Law. While there, he was a Charter Member and Clerk of the Patterson Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, served as an Honor Court Justice, and was a junior editor for the Jones Law Review. He also earned highest grade and best paper awards in several classes, including Business Associations, Wills and Trusts, Alabama Civil Procedure, Sales – Uniform Commercial Code Article II, and Pre-trial Practice. Mr. Bush is licensed to practice law in Alabama, including the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Northern, Middle,...

Jason Katz was born in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1994. He graduated from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications. In 2023, he graduated Manga Cum Laude from Birmingham School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree. He became a member of the Alabama State Bar in 2024. He is licensed to practice in all Alabama State Courts, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Alabama. In 2018, he joined The Bush Law Firm and was a senior paralegal to Attorney Anthony...

Born and Raised in Montgomery, Alabama. Graduated troy State University with Accounting degree. Attended Jones School of Law, Faulkner University. Admitted to Practice in Alabama April 1995. Established Private Law Practice August 1995 focusing in Auto Injury & Liability Claims, Personal Injury , Bankruptcy, Family Law, Alimony Claims, Business Law, Construction Law, Earned Alabama Home Builders License in 2003. November 2015, elected to the Montgomery City Council representing District 2 of the City of Montgomery, Alabama.

Susan Michele Schaefer has over 30 years of professional experience. She began her career as a trial attorney before establishing a decades-long career at the Social Security Administration (SSA). She is also accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Practice areas include Social Security disability, VA disability, bankruptcy, and wills and estates.

She has a wealth of knowledge about disability from extensive field experience at the Disability Determination Services, and at the Office of Hearings Operations as a Hearing Office Director, Supervisory Attorney, and Senior Attorney, and at Social Security National Headquarters as Deputy Director, Branch Chief. Ms. Schaefer know...

Eric was born and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Member - Christ Episcopal Church Chairman - Tuscaloosa City Schools Board of Education Graduate of Central High School B.A. 1993 Economics - VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY J.D. 1996 - THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF LAW Editor - The Alabama Law Review Frequent lecturer about consumer Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy Member N.A.C.B.A Member N.A.C.A In his spare time Eric enjoys spending time with his son (Ethan) and his terrier (Ozzie) as well as staying fit. Eric is a four time Ironman Triathlete and avid tennis player. Eric is currently the Chairman of the Board of Education for the Tuscaloosa...

Attorney Kevin Ryan has practiced in the area of consumer and business bankruptcy law for more than 20 years. He worked his way through the College of Wooster, in Wooster Ohio while employed in the evenings. He was a four (4) year letterman and three (3) year starter on the College of Wooster football team and was a member of the NCAC All Conference Team (1992) and All Academic Team ( 1991-1992). After college, Attorney Ryan attended evening law school at The Cleveland Marshall College of Law while working...

Our Bankruptcy Law Firm has been representing Consumer Debtors in Chapter 13 Debt Consolidation and Chapter 7 Straight Bankruptcy cases since 1993. We can stop the Foreclosure of your Home, stop Repossession of your Automobile and stop the Garnishment of your Paycheck. We can also provide relief with Taxes and Back Child Support. We provide a Free, Confidential consultation with Evening and Weekend Appointments available for your convenience. “We Help Good People Through Bad Times”

Sara is passionate about helping families plan for the future and protect what is most important to them. This includes implementing estate plans, as well as assisting clients to address more complex planning situations such as planning for loved ones with special needs, estate tax planning, income tax planning, asset protection, adoptions and step-parent adoptions. Always willing and able to explain complicated legal concepts clearly and concisely, Sara is skilled at working with her clients to ensure their plan will work now and in the future. Sara is a member of the Alabama State Bar as well as the United...

Soon after receiving her J.D. from the Birmingham School of Law, Paula Greenway opened up her own law firm where she now helps individuals who are struggling with substantial amounts of debt. As a bankruptcy lawyer, she strives to effectively assist her clients so that they can make the best financial decision for their situation. Due to her many years of experience, Paula is licensed to practice in the federal courts for the Northern and Southern districts of Alabama as well as the Alabama Supreme Court. She is currently a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and...

Greg Biddle has practiced law for over 30 years.  Mr. Biddle concentrates his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy and Debtors Court for individuals.  He practices almost exclusively in the Birmingham area including Jefferson, Shelby, and Blount counties.

Mr. Biddle served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Richard Stair, Jr., United States Bankruptcy Judge in Knoxville, Tennessee.  He also served as an intern to the Honorable George S. Wright, United States Chief Bankruptcy Judge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Mr. Biddle graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 1989 earning a Juris Doctorate degree.  While in law school,...

Born in Mobile, Alabama, during 1989, Brandon N. Smith later relocated to Slidell, Louisiana, in 1999. His academic journey led him to Louisiana State University, where he earned a B.S. in Biology in 2012. Continuing his education, he enrolled in the University Of Alabama School Of Law, distinguishing himself as one of only two students in his graduating class to enroll in all three Consumer Bankruptcy Courses offered by the institution. During his time at the UA Law School, he earned the position of Articles Editor for the Journal Of The Legal Profession, a role he held in both 2014 and...

2021 Celebrates my 35th year of practicing Bankruptcy Law in North Alabama. Dezenberg & Smith, PC, was formed in 2017 by myself and Brandon N. Smith to provide quality Bankruptcy Legal Services to the people of North Alabama. We are both graduates of the University of Alabama School of Law and both of us are committed members of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. We are both serious about our sacred oath to always give the best legal advice to clients and to never advise a client to file Bankruptcy if there is another feasible option....

Gregory C. Starkey founded the Birmingham Men’s Law Firm to represent the interest of husbands, fathers and other men who ware involved in Divorce and Family Law matters.

Mr. Starkey received his Bachelor’s degree in marketing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and then received his law degree from the Birmingham School of Law where he was ranked in the top 10 of his class.

Mr. Starkey has practiced law since 2004. During that time his legal practice has also included bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, evictions and tax law issues. This diverse background is very beneficial to his Family Law...

I have a wide-range of experience from working as: (1) an associate for a year with a defense law firm in Birmingham, Alabama, where I was assigned to many complex civil law suits; (2) an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Alabama for three years handling death penalty appeals; and (3) a US Army lawyer (JAG) since 2002 (with more than 4 years on active duty to include two deployments to the Middle East). Since 2007, I have been in private practice in Prattville, Alabama. My law firm focuses on immigration, bankruptcy, criminal defense,...

Andrew is a Lee County native who is proud to serve the people of the Auburn/Opelika area. A graduate of Auburn High School, Andrew went on to earn his Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice from Auburn University where he was inducted into the Criminal Justice Honor Society. He was also serving as a Police Officer in the Atlanta Metro area during the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Before attending the Faulkner University/Thomas Goode Jones School of Law in Montgomery. Andrew believes the experiences he gained from his time as a Corrections Officer and Police Officer gives him a certain insight into...

I am an experienced Alabama Personal Injury, Bankruptcy and Criminal Defense attorney. I can provide personalized legal services to all of my clients. Additionally, I can be accessible and attentive because my main goal is taking care of my clients instead of billing hours to meet large-firm goals. If you are facing debt issues, a custom bankruptcy solution may be a path to relief. Contact me today to discuss your options. I will walk you through the process and we will decide together the best plan for you. If you face a criminal charge, regardless of its severity, I will fight...

Anne Guthrie focuses her practice on helping families and advocating for children. Her practice includes bankruptcy, probate law, divorce, adoption, custody modification, and drafting wills and other probate documents. Anne has helped many families located outside of Alabama with Alabama probate related issues. Anne is also a registered mediator with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution for civil and domestic relations mediation. Anne graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2000, and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar that year. She is a 1996 honors graduate of the University of Alabama Honors College...

S. Mitchell Howie, better known as "Mitch" to Huntsville lawyers and clients alike, was raised in Huntsville Alabama, graduating from Huntsville High School in 1972.

He attended the University of Virginia and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1976. He completed law school at the University of Alabama in 1980.

After working in the oil fields in the Gulf of Mexico and practicing law for several years in the state of Texas, he returned to his hometown of Huntsville, Alabama to raise his family and start his private practice. Mitch practiced law on the North side of the Madison County Courthouse...

Ron Sykstus has been helping the people of Alabama with their financial issues, social security disability, and veterans assistance problems for over 20 years.