A highly rated firm representing debtors in the United States Bankruptcy Court. All partners in our firm have an AV rating.
Our law practice is limited to the representation of debtors in chapter 13 and chapter 7 proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Our office primarily handles consumer bankruptcy cases.
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Padgett & Robertson got this award in 2021
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Padgett & Robertson got this award in 2021
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Lawyers.com Rating Snapshot
5 stars
62%
4 stars
15%
3 stars
15%
2 stars
8%
1 star
0%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
4.1
Quality of Service
4.4
Responsiveness
4.5
Value for Money
4.8
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
September 03, 2013
Hired Law Firm
They were professional and answered all questions we had.
Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
June 22, 2011
Hired Law Firm
I was recommended to see this firm. Mr. Padgett has been known as Mobile's attorney for bankruptcy for many years and I feel both he and his staff have answered my questions and helped more than they will ever know. I work with several others who have used this law office and they are happy too.
Mr. Padgett is Mobile's most notable attorney and experienced law office when consumer bankruptcies are concerned. He has a large staff and three full time lawyers all doing only bankruptcy work. I trust him to do the best that can be done for his clients. He is always current with the latest bankruptcy laws and requirements. His office is very helpful to the concerns of individuals.
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Firm History
Year Established
1978
State Bar Summary
All partners and associates are members of the Alabama State Bar Association and are admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama and the United States Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Alabama.
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