Why you should hire attorney Kiernan M. Crowley EXPERIENCE: 17 years of experience handling consumer bankruptcy cases. Our law firm files cases in the Northern District of New York and the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Counties include: Broome, Delaware, Chenango, Cortland, Otsego, Tioga, Tompkins and Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. COMPETITIVE PRICING: All initial in office consultations are free with no obligation. Attorneys who practice in consumer bankruptcy law are often asked, ?how much does it cost to file bankruptcy?? Filing fees are set by the Court (Chapter 7 $299.00, Chapter 13 $274.00). Chapter 7 legal fees can vary greatly depending on the complexity of your case. Chapter 13 legal fees are controlled with guidelines issued by the local Bankruptcy Court. Legal fees are based on a percentage of monies funded into your Chapter 13 Plan, with a cap not to exceed a set dollar amount. As a result, use an attorney you are comfortable and confident in.