Tuskegee Institute Bankruptcy Lawyers

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...

Larry graduated from Auburn University in 1987 where he earned a B.A. in Pre-Law Criminal Justice. He also played football from 1981-1984 for Auburn University and was team member for the 1983 SEC Championship team and 1984 Sugar Bowl Champion. He attended Thomas Goode Jones School of Law while working full time in law enforcement for over 3 years graduating August 1993 and began practicing law in the Auburn area in April 1994. While at Jones School of Law Larry was a member of the Sigma Delta Law Fraternity. In his second year of law school Larry was elected by his...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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Small town firm. Big time results.
At Ingrum & Layson LLC, we are a firm focused on providing our clients the attention they need. We listen to all of your needs and concerns carefully and then discuss a logical course of action to help you get your desired results. We are here to help you because you matter and your case matters.

About Jarret Layson, Attorney at Law:
I was born and raised here in Opelika. I grew up going to church right across from my office, and attended high school down the street. After graduating from Opelika High School,...

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.

David S. Clark grew up in Eutaw, Alabama and went the University of Alabama and received his Juris Doctor Degree from Jones School of Law in December of 1997 and was admitted to the Alabama State Bar May 1, 1998. David started practicing bankruptcy law shortly thereafter in Montgomery, Alabama then in Selma, Alabama before coming to Opelika, Alabama. David lives in Montgomery, Alabama with his wife and seven children.

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,...

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”

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,...

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 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...

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...

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...

I believe that every client deserves quality affordable representation. My goal is to provide such representation to anyone in need. I offer estate planning packages beginning at $500 per couple and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy for $1200 inclusive of attorney fees and filing fees. For more information please visit my website.

Brad Botes is a licensed bankruptcy attorney located in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Botes is also licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Illinois.

John is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill in 2001, John obtained a Masters of Banking and Finance (2002) and his Juris Doctorate (2005) from the University of Alabama.

Upon graduation, John began work in Mobile, Alabama with a large Mobile firm handling general litigation and oil, gas & mineral issues. In 2007, John began work with a Birmingham firm specializing in business and other litigation. John’s practice eventually grew to include not only business litigation, but also general business advice and counsel and business transactions. John’s current practice includes business and commercial...