Listed in this section are one hundred twenty one (121) attorneys who are located and practice bankruptcy law in Columbia. Three of the 121 attorneys (Robert Anderson, Jan M. Baker, T. Eugene Allen and Robert Barham) are listed on this page and their education, location of practice and contact numbers are included further down the page. The remaining One hundred nineteen (119) attorneys are listed on the other 32 pages.

Specialists in Bankruptcy Law

       There are a number of attorneys in Columbia who are "Specialists" in the field of bankruptcy law. Specialists in bankruptcy law have either one asterisk* (Bankruptcy Specialist) or two asterisks** (South Carolina Certified Specialist). Most of these attorneys are located in the larger metropolitan areas of South Carolina which includes Columbia.

About Columbia

       Columbia is the capital of South Carolina and the county seat of Richland County. Located in Downtown Columbia is the United States Bankruptcy Court / District of South Carolina. Communities in close proximity to the City of Columbia are Lexington, South Congaree, Forest Acres, West Columbia, Cayce, Irmo and Springdale.

Types of Bankruptcy (Business, Consumer and Municipal)

Chapter 7 - Can be filed by individuals, partnerships and corporations. The most common type of bankruptcy filing Chapter 9 - Adjustment of debts of a municipality Chapter 11 - Filed by large and small businesses. Individuals filing Chapter 11, are involved in business in some capacity, either as sole proprietors, or as principals of a corporation or partnership Chapter 12 - Adjustment of debts of a family farmer or fisherman Chapter 13 - Available for individuals only, no corporations or partnerships may file Chapter 15 - Bankruptcy, reorganization and insolvency cases that have assets, debtors, creditors, and other interested parties in multiple countries

The Court

       The main office and courthouse for the United States Bankruptcy Court / District of South Carolina is located in the City of Columbia. The court is downtown at the J. Bratton Davis U.S. Bankruptcy Courthouse, 1100 Laurel Street. The telephone number is (803) 765-5436. The court (Colombia Division) serves the following South Carolina counties.

Counties Served by the Columbia Division   Aiken Darlington Lancaster Newberry   Bamberg Dillon Lee Orangeburg   Barnwell Edgefield Lexington Richland   Calhoun Fairfield Marion Saluda   Chester Florence Marlboro Sumter   Chesterfield Kershaw

341 Meetings

       The 341 meeting of creditors is located at the Office of the United States Trustee, 1835 Assembly Street, Room 557, Columbia, SC 29201. Call the Trustees Office at (803) 765-5250 for inquiries as well as dates and times.

Columbia Pages: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32   T. Eugene Allen** Columbia, SC   Robert Anderson**         "          "   Robert Barham         "          "   Jan M. Baker         "          "

Attorney Name - Education, Address and Practice

Name T. Eugene Allen** Education: Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina - Columbia, South Carolina Law School: University of South Carolina School of Law - Columbia, South Carolina Address: Nexsen Pruet Law Firm Atty. T. Eugene Allen, III 1230 Main Street, Suite 700 Columbia, SC 29202 Telephone: (803) 771-8900 Fax: (803) 253-8277 Practice: Richland and Lexington Counties South Carolina Certified Specialist** - State Certified in Bankruptcy Law South Carolina State Bar - Admitted 1969 Name Robert Anderson** Education: Undergraduate School: Unknown Law School: University of South Carolina School of Law - Columbia, South Carolina Address: Anderson & Associates Atty. Robert F. Anderson 208 Candi Lane Suite B Columbia, SC 29210 Telephone: (803) 252-8600 Fax: (803) 256-0950 Practice: Richland County Chapter 7 Trustee for the District of South Carolina / U.S. Department of Justice South Carolina Certified Specialist** - State Certified in Bankruptcy Law South Carolina State Bar - Admitted 1974 Name Jan M. Baker (Janice M. Baker) Education: Undergraduate School: Winthrop University - Rock Hill, South Carolina Law School: University of South Carolina School of Law - Columbia, South Carolina Address: University of South Carolina School of Law Janice M. Baker 701 Main Street Columbia, SC 29208 Telephone: (803) 777-7737 Practice: Legal Writing Instructor - South Carolina State Bar - Active member / Date admitted: Unknown Name Robert Barham Education: Undergraduate School: The Citadel (The Military College of South Carolina) - Charleston, South Carolina Law School: The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School (TJAGLCS) - Charlottesville, Virginia, Law School: University of South Carolina School of Law - Columbia, South Carolina Address: Barnes, Alford, Stork & Johnson Atty. Robert Jeffords Barham 1613 Main Street Columbia, SC 29202 Telephone: (803) 799-1111 Fax: (803) 254-1335 Practice: Counties of Lexington and Richland South Carolina State Bar - Admitted 1989

South Carolina Certified Specialist**

      Attorneys with two asterisks** after their names (Robert Anderson and T. Eugene Allen), signify that they are a "South Carolina Certified Specialist" in bankruptcy law. To qualify, the applicant must have at least five years practicing law with substantial involvement in the field of bankruptcy, pass a written and oral exam and have not less than 60 hours of bankruptcy related courses or seminars.

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Written by Jack Garchar