For filers without a lawyer
You filed your own bankruptcy. You don't have to fix it alone.
About one in ten consumer bankruptcies is filed pro se — and those cases, especially Chapter 13, are dismissed far more often over paperwork, missed hearings, and unanswered creditor motions. Bankruptcy Butler connects you with attorneys who will step in for just the part you need.
The moments where pro se cases fall apart
Trustees and judges hold self-represented filers to the same rules as attorneys. Limited representation lets you hire help for a single task instead of the whole case.
Document and petition review
An attorney reviews your petition, schedules, and plan before filing or before a deadline, and flags the errors that most often lead to dismissal.
Meeting of the Creditors attendance
An attorney prepares you for the 341 meeting and appears with you so trustee questions and document requests are handled correctly.
Answer or motion to creditor claims
An attorney drafts and files responses, objections, or motions addressing proofs of claim and creditor motions in your case.
Assist with fraudulent filing accusations
An attorney responds to trustee or U.S. Trustee allegations of bad faith, omissions, or fraudulent filing and represents you at any hearing.
Other
Your situation doesn't fit the categories above — for example, plan amendments, motion to reinstate a dismissed case, lien stripping, or another limited-scope task. An attorney will ask what you need and quote a flat fee for that specific work.
~10%
of consumer bankruptcies are filed without an attorney
Chapter 13
pro se cases are dismissed at dramatically higher rates
One task
is all you have to hire for with limited representation
Are you a bankruptcy attorney?
Advertise to filers who already need limited-scope help. We list no more than two attorneys per district — $299/month shared, or $599/month for exclusive rights to your market.