National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Washington DC Bankruptcy Lawyer, Serving Maryland and Northern Virginia

Financial hardship is stressful, isolating, and deeply personal. Whether you’re drowning in debt, facing a lawsuit, or afraid of losing your home, you need someone in your corner who knows the law and actually picks up the phone. Brian Lee has been helping people in the DC region get out from under debt for over 20 years. He’ll tell you exactly where you stand, what your options are, and what it will cost. No pressure, no judgment, no runaround.

Don’t Face Debt Issues Alone.

Lee Legal helps clients across DC, Maryland, and Virginia stop collections and get lasting relief through bankruptcy, with foreclosure defense, debt lawsuit defense, and debt negotiation in DC and Northern Virginia. The sooner you call, the more options you have.

Lee Legal represents clients throughout Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland, including Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William County, Falls Church, Manassas, Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County.

Bankruptcy

The Washington DC region is one of the most expensive places to live and work in the country. The cost of housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials can push even financially responsible people to a breaking point. If you have taken on more debt than you can repay, you are not alone and you have options. Bankruptcy can discharge that debt and put you back in control of your financial future.

Bankruptcy is not failure. It’s a legal tool that gives hardworking people and businesses a second chance. I’ll fight for your fresh start, without judgment and without making you feel like a number. Every step of the way, you’ll know where you stand and what comes next.

Filing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. From your first consultation to your final discharge, I manage the process for you: the complexity, the paperwork, the decisions. You’ll be informed at every stage, and your rights will be protected throughout. If debt is holding you back from the life you deserve, don’t wait. Call or write today to request your free consultation.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Financial hardship can happen to anyone. Chapter 7 exists because the law recognizes that. For eligible filers, it eliminates most unsecured debt in a matter of months: credit cards, medical bills, personal loans. No repayment plan. For many people, Chapter 7 delivers exactly what its name promises: a fresh start.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Sometimes the goal isn’t to walk away from your debts, but to get them under control. Chapter 13 can stop a pending foreclosure and give you time to catch up on missed mortgage payments. I’ll analyze your full financial picture and build a repayment plan around your actual budget.

Chapter 11 & Subchapter V Bankruptcy

Even well-run businesses hit walls. That doesn’t mean the business is broken; it may just need breathing room to reorganize and recover. Subchapter V gives small businesses a faster, more affordable path through Chapter 11. If your company is under financial pressure, the worst thing you can do is wait. Call and let’s talk about what reorganization can do for you.

Foreclosure Defense

Facing foreclosure in Virginia, Maryland, or DC is one of the most frightening experiences a family can go through. But a foreclosure notice is not the end. It’s a deadline, and deadlines can be met.

I’ve helped homeowners across the DC region stop scheduled foreclosure sales and stay in their homes through loan modifications, refinancing, workout agreements, and long-term repayment plans. Every case turns on its own facts, and timing matters more than anything.

Here’s what you need to know: your mortgage company has no obligation to help you, and its attorneys represent the lender, not you. Every day you wait narrows your options.

One phone call can change everything.

Reach out the moment you receive a foreclosure notice. I’ll review your situation, explain your rights, and start working on your home immediately. No judgment, no pressure, just answers.

Debt Lawsuit Defense

Getting hit with a debt lawsuit or a warrant in debt in Virginia, Maryland, or DC is stressful, confusing, and, if you ignore it, devastating to your finances and your credit. But being sued doesn’t mean you’ve lost. It means the clock is ticking.

Creditors count on you doing nothing, because when you don’t respond, they win by default. I’ve been fighting debt lawsuits in the DMV for over 20 years, and I know the moves creditors and their attorneys make.

I dig into your case: whether the debt is valid, whether the amount is accurate, whether the creditor even has the legal right to sue you. Then I fight for the best available outcome. That might mean a dismissal, a negotiated settlement, a payment plan you can actually afford, or a full defense at trial.

You have rights. Creditors have lawyers. Now so do you. Call today. The sooner you act, the more options you have.

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Practice Areas

ForeclosureLegal tools to protect your home.

Debt DefenseSued? Make them prove every claim.

BankruptcyA court-supervised fresh start.

Chapter 7Eliminate credit card and medical debt.

Chapter 13Catch up on your mortgage over time.

Chapter 11Reorganize and keep operating.

Why Clients Trust  Brian Lee

Lee Legal lead attorney Brian V. Lee has lived in the DC metro area for nearly 30 years and has provided legal services to the community since 2004. His areas of focus include debt defense, foreclosure prevention, and bankruptcy representation for individuals and corporations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Lee Legal?

Lee Legal is my bankruptcy and debt relief law practice, based in Washington DC and serving clients throughout the DC metro area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia.

I’ve spent more than two decades helping individuals, families, and business owners solve serious debt problems. That means stopping foreclosures, defending debt lawsuits, eliminating debt through bankruptcy, and protecting clients from aggressive creditors and collectors.

Every case starts the same way: I learn what’s actually happening in your life, not just what shows up on a credit report or a court filing. Then I build a strategy around it.

What Does Lee Legal Do?

I help people solve debt problems. My practice covers three areas: bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and debt lawsuit defense.

Bankruptcy can eliminate qualifying debts, stop collection actions, and give you a fresh financial start. Chapter 7 wipes out credit card debt, medical bills, personal loans, and other unsecured debt, often within a few months. Chapter 13 reorganizes your debt into a structured repayment plan and is a common tool for stopping foreclosure and catching up on missed mortgage payments. Chapter 11 and Subchapter V serve individuals and businesses with more complex finances.

Foreclosure defense means taking legal action to stop, delay, or resolve a foreclosure. Once you receive a foreclosure notice, time matters. Depending on your facts, your options might include bankruptcy, a loan modification, a repayment agreement, litigation, or a negotiated resolution with the lender.

Debt lawsuit defense means fighting back when a creditor, debt buyer, or collection agency sues you. Being sued is not the same as losing. Creditors count on people doing nothing so they can win by default. With the right representation, many debt lawsuits get defended successfully, settled on better terms, or dismissed outright.

Whatever brought you here, my approach stays the same: understand the facts, lay out your real options, and build a strategy around your goals.

What Areas Do you Serve?

I serve clients throughout Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

In Maryland, I represent clients in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County, including Bethesda, Silver Spring, Rockville, Gaithersburg, College Park, Bowie, Greenbelt, and Hyattsville.

In Northern Virginia, I represent clients in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, Loudoun County, and Prince William County, including Falls Church, Reston, Herndon, Manassas, Woodbridge, and Tysons Corner.

I’m admitted to practice before the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Distance rarely matters. I handle most consultations and case communication by phone, video, or secure document sharing. What matters is that I know the law and procedure in your jurisdiction, because bankruptcy exemptions, foreclosure timelines, and debt collection rules differ across DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

If you’re not sure whether I serve your area, call (202) 448-5136 and ask.

What Kinds of Debt Problems Do You Handle?

I handle a wide range of serious debt problems, especially the kind where legal action is necessary or already underway.

Credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans are the most common issues I see. When these debts pile up beyond what you can manage, bankruptcy can wipe out qualifying balances and stop collection activity for good.

Foreclosure is another major focus. When you fall behind on mortgage payments, your lender moves fast. The right legal help can be the difference between losing your home and keeping it.

Debt collection lawsuits get filed by the thousands every year in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Banks, debt buyers, and collection agencies sue consumers regularly, often betting you won’t respond. Proper legal defense changes that outcome.

Wage garnishment and bank levies usually follow an unpaid debt that turned into a court judgment. Bankruptcy can stop garnishment immediately in most cases.

Business debt, SBA loan obligations, and personal guarantees create hard choices when a business runs into trouble. I help business owners understand their personal exposure and map out strategies for both the business debt and the personal debt behind it.

Federal employee and government contractor debt issues come up often in this region. I understand the concerns specific to that workforce, including security clearance implications and payroll allotment issues.

If your situation isn’t listed here, call me anyway. Most debt problems share more in common than people think.

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