Bankruptcy attorneys serve clients at their most financially vulnerable — which means many pay in installments or can't pay retainers upfront. Between flat-fee consumer cases, complex Chapter 11 work that takes years, and the volume needed to sustain a bankruptcy practice — firms need steady capital.
This Is Why You're Here
Consumer bankruptcy filings surged 30% this quarter. You need to hire a paralegal and petition preparer — $8K/month in added costs. The case volume justifies it but cash needs to come first.
A mid-size company wants you to handle their Chapter 11 reorganization — $75K in projected fees over 12 months. But you need $20K in forensic accounting and financial consulting before filing.
Your competitor retired and you can absorb their client base — 200 active cases and referral relationships. Integration costs $30K including marketing, outreach, and staffing.
You've got 15 Chapter 7 flat-fee cases at $1,500 each — that's $22K in revenue. But you collected $8K upfront and the rest comes in installments. Payroll is $14K this Friday and your account has $4,200.
A small business owner wants Chapter 11 reorganization. The case needs a forensic accountant ($12K) and a financial advisor ($8K) to build the reorganization plan. Your retainer only covers $10K of the $20K upfront cost.
Filings surged 30% and I needed a paralegal and petition preparer immediately. Basecamp approved $40K in working capital overnight. I handled the surge instead of turning cases away, and that quarter became my best revenue quarter ever.
Thomas C., Bankruptcy Attorney, Detroit, MI
Bankruptcy Financing
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Built for Your Business
Economic downturns spike your caseload but make banks tighten lending. You need capital when everyone else is pulling back. Our lenders understand countercyclical demand — your surge is their opportunity, not a red flag.
People filing bankruptcy don't have $10K for a retainer. You're working on flat fees and payment plans. Banks see low per-client revenue and panic. Our lenders look at your total deposit volume and case count instead.
A mid-size Chapter 11 needs $20K in forensic accounting and financial consulting before you even file. The $75K in fees comes over 12 months. You need the expert costs covered now — not after the plan is confirmed.
When a bankruptcy attorney retires, their 200 active cases and referral network are up for grabs. Integration costs $30K for marketing, outreach, and staffing. But you've got days to act before another firm scoops it.
What You're Up Against
| Challenge | What It Looks Like | Funding Solution | Amount | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case filing fees float | Chapter 7 filing fees ($338), Chapter 13 ($313), and Chapter 11 ($1,738) must be fronted per client — across 30+ monthly filings that's $10K–$50K in float | Business LOC | $10K–$75K | 1–5 days |
| Credit counseling referral program | Setting up approved credit counseling partnerships, intake workflows, and compliance tracking costs $5K–$15K and requires ongoing management | Working capital | $10K–$30K | 1–2 days |
| Advertising for volume practice | Consumer bankruptcy is a volume game — Google Ads, LSAs, and radio campaigns cost $8K–$25K/month to maintain lead flow in competitive markets | Working capital or LOC | $25K–$150K | 1–3 days |
| Case management software | Bankruptcy-specific petition preparation and case management software with court e-filing integration costs $10K–$30K to implement and train staff | Term loan or working capital | $10K–$50K | 2–7 days |
| Paralegal staffing surge | Filing surges during economic downturns require immediate paralegal and petition preparer hiring — $8K–$15K/month per hire, needed before revenue catches up | Working capital | $25K–$100K | 1–2 days |
Pricing Transparency
| Product | Amount | Term | Rate | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working Capital | $10K–$2M | 3-18mo | 1.1-1.4 factor | 1-3 days |
| Business LOC | $10K–$5M | Revolving | 10-24% APR | 1-5 days |
| Invoice Factoring | $10K–$5M | As invoiced | 1-4% per 30 days | 1-2 days |
| SBA Loans | $50K–$5M | 5-25yr | 6-10% APR | 3-4 weeks |
| Term Loans | $50K–$5M | 1-7yr | 7-18% APR | 2-7 days |
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Calculate Your Real Cost →Bankruptcy is countercyclical — when the economy dips, filings spike and these attorneys get slammed. A solo practitioner in Detroit saw filings jump 30% and needed staff immediately. We got him $40K overnight. He turned that surge into his best quarter ever instead of turning people away.
— Bobby Friel, Basecamp Funding - Founder
How It Works
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Bankruptcy Capital Uses
Keep associates, paralegals, and staff paid during settlement gaps. Bridge the 30-90-day collection cycle.
Expert witnesses, depositions, medical records, court costs — fund litigation without depleting reserves.
SEO, Google Ads, LSAs, TV, radio, content marketing. Invest in the cases you want to take.
Practice management, AI tools, client portals, cybersecurity. Stay competitive and efficient.
New office, renovation, second location. Project the credibility your clients expect.
New associates, of counsel arrangements, support staff. Scale without waiting on settlements.
Full Transparency
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Bankruptcy law has a timing problem nobody warns you about. When the economy tanks, filings surge 30% overnight. Suddenly you need a paralegal and a petition preparer — that's $8K/month in new payroll. The cases are there. The revenue will follow. But the hiring costs hit right now. And your clients? They're filing bankruptcy. They're not putting down $10K retainers. You're running a high-volume, low-margin operation and you need capital to match the pace.
We fund bankruptcy firms that need to scale fast when demand spikes. $40K overnight for hiring during a filing surge. Credit lines that flex with case volume so you're not turning people away. SBA loans to absorb a retiring competitor's 200 active cases. One application, 70+ lenders, no hard pull. Consumer, Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13 — if you're doing the work, we'll fund the growth.
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