Best Bankruptcy Lawyers near Paterson, NJ
2 of these firms are based in Paterson; the others serve Paterson from towns including Clifton (4 mi), New York, NY (20 mi) and Little Falls Township (4 mi).
6 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 19, 2026
Law Office of Wayne A. Keller
Rosenblum Law
Starr & Starr
Law Offices of Franklin S Montero
Law Offices of Jeremias E. Batista
The 15 firms listed for Paterson, NJ handle debt and bankruptcy matters for people and businesses. What each states about filings, creditor representation and consultations comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Paterson, NJ
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,488 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "communication" and "efficient". 6 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bankruptcy (5), expungements (2), loan modification (2), personal injury (2) and real estate (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. All 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 6 offer urgent consultations; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Are all these bankruptcy firms inside Paterson?
2 of the 15 firms are in Paterson. The others come from other towns. Cases are filed in a federal district and exemptions are set state by state, so ask which district and which exemption rules a firm works with before distance matters.
Scura, Wigfield, Heyer, Cammarota & Gonzalez
Midtown Bankruptcy - Law Offices of William Waldner
Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar
Law Offices of Patel & Cardenas
Virginia E. Fortunato
Friscia & Associates
Anthony J. Vignier Attorney at Law
Ralph A. Ferro Jr.
Pardalis and Nohavicka Lawyers
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms near Paterson
- “Going through bankruptcy can be stressful, but having an attorney who is supportive, responsive, and truly committed to helping their clients makes a big difference.” — client of Law Offices of Jeremias E. Batista
- “Very professional and knowledgeable. He helped me get through my bankruptcy with ease making sure everything was done right and on time.” — client of Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar
- “I highly recommend Virginia. She was extremely thorough and helped me along every step of the way through my bankruptcy.” — client of Virginia E. Fortunato
- “Stephen Starr and team were supportive, informative and beyond incredible throughout my whole bankruptcy case!” — client of Starr & Starr
- “They took the time to explain what I should expect before, during, and after the bankruptcy process, which gave me peace of mind during a stressful time.” — client of Law Offices of Jeremias E. Batista
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.


