Bradford W. Botes

Principal

Birmingham, Alabama
1-877-581-3396

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Brad Botes is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification and a principal of the Bond & Botes law offices serving clients across Alabama and Mississippi. For decades, he has helped individuals and families stop creditor harassment, prevent garnishments and repossessions, and protect homes through the immediate relief of the automatic stay—clear, practical solutions when financial stress is affecting work, family, and health.

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Education

  • J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University (1986)

  • B.S., University of North Alabama (1983)

  • Admissions & Certifications

    • Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law, American Board of Certification

    • Bar Admissions: Alabama (1986); Illinois (1987); Mississippi (2003); Tennessee (2003)

    • Courts: U.S. District Courts in AL/MS/TN/IL; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court

    Honors & Recognitions

    • Super Lawyers (2018–2025)

    • The Best Lawyers in America® (2018–2025)

    • Birmingham “Top Lawyer,” B-Metro

    • Avvo 10.0 (“Superb”)

    Leadership & Professional Service

    • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) – Member since inception; former Board of Directors member; first full-time Executive Director

    • NACBA Champion, Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors (2003)

    • Frequent lecturer to local and national groups of bankruptcy attorneys, trustees, and judges

    Speaking & Publications

    Recent (Last 5 Years)

    • Alabama State Bar, Bankruptcy at the Beach — Destin, FL (9/10/2021) — CLE 8.0; Ethics 1.0

    • U.S. Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Ala., Western Division — Fall 2021 Bankruptcy CLE — Tuscaloosa, AL (9/17/2021) — CLE 4.0

    • CLEAlabama, Bankruptcy Law Update — Hoover, AL (11/19/2021) — CLE 6.0; Ethics 1.0

    • CLEAlabama, Alabama Update — Tuscaloosa, AL (12/1/2021) — Teaching 6.0

    • CLEAlabama, Alabama Update — Hoover, AL (12/17/2021) — Teaching 3.0

    • Alabama State Bar, Bankruptcy at the Beach — Destin, FL (6/3/2022) — CLE 8.0; Ethics 1.0

    Publications

    • “Historic Changes on the Bankruptcy Bench in Alabama,” 11th Circuit Historical News (2017)

    • “Marketing Your Consumer Bankruptcy Practice Post–BAPCPA,” LRP Publications (2007)

    • “Is This Pre-Petition Planning?” 30th Annual Bankruptcy Law Update (2011)

    • “Bankruptcy and Divorce,” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2018)

    Community

    Brad has served on the Boards of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham, the Crisis Center of Birmingham, the Alabama Head Injury Foundation, and the Alabama Coalition Against Rape.

    Favorite Local Restaurant

    I have lived in the great State of Alabama for over 40 years but as a Chicago area native, I love a good pizza! Tortugas Pizza serves a great Chicago style pizza!

    What I like best about my job

    No other attorney can do more good for his client, more quickly, than a consumer bankruptcy attorney. When people come to see me, their financial problems have put them under a great deal of stress which may be impacting their job, marriage and ability to be a good parent. We can usually eliminate that stress almost immediately. When a bankruptcy petition is filed, the court enters an “automatic stay” which instantly shelters the client from collection calls, repossessions, foreclosure, wage garnishments and virtually all kinds of collection activity. Being able to provide this type of peace to a client is extremely gratifying.

    An introduction to our firm by Brad Botes:

    Wage garnishments and bankruptcy by Brad Botes

    An overview of the different types of bankruptcy by Brad Botes

    Taxes and bankruptcy by Brad Botes

    Stopping creditor harassment by Brad Botes

    Stopping foreclosure by Brad Botes

    Credit card debt and bankruptcy by Brad Botes

    Office Locations

    Bond, Botes, Reese, & Shinn, P.C.

    15 Southlake Lane, Ste 140
    Birmingham AL 35244
    Tel: 1-877-581-3396
    Fax: 205.802.2209

    Bond & Botes Law Offices

    At Bond & Botes, we now offer full service bankruptcy consultation and filing over the phone or by video from the comfort and safety of your home or office. Please call 1-877-581-3396 or click here to setup your free phone or video consultation.

    The lawyers at the Bond & Botes affiliated offices serve clients at offices in Anniston, Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery, Opelika, Decatur, Huntsville, Florence, Haleyville and Gadsden, Alabama; Vicksburg, Hattiesburg and Jackson, Mississippi. Read our disclaimer here. You can view our Privacy Policy here.

    Alabama Offices

    Birmingham

    2107 5th Avenue North
    Age-Herald Building
    Birmingham, Alabama 35203
    Phone: (205) 802-2200


    Shelby County Location
    15 Southlake Lane, Ste 140
    Birmingham, AL 35244
    Phone: (205) 802-2200


    Florence Location
    121 S. Court Street
    Florence, AL 35630
    Phone: (256) 760-1010


    Huntsville Location
    225 Pratt Avenue NE
    Huntsville, AL 35801
    Phone: (256) 539-9899


    Montgomery Location
    311 Catoma Street
    Montgomery, AL 36104
    Phone: (334) 264-3363


    Decatur Location
    605 Bank Street NE
    Decatur, AL 35601
    Phone: (256) 355-2447


    Haleyville Location
    914 19th St.
    Haleyville, AL 35565
    Phone: (256) 760-1010


    Gadsden Location
    430-B Chestnut Street
    Gadsden, AL 35901
    Phone: (256) 485-0195


    Opelika Location
    216 South 8th Street
    Opelika 36801
    Phone: (334) 264-3363


    Anniston Location
    1302 Noble St #2C
    Anniston, AL 36201
    Phone: (256) 485-0195


    Cullman Location
    200 Second Avenue SW
    Cullman, AL 35055
    Phone: (256) 739-9866


    Mississippi Offices

    Byram Location
    120 Southpointe Dr., A
    Byram, MS 39272
    Phone: (601) 353-5000


    Hattiesburg Location
    607 Corinne St, Ste B8
    Hattiesburg, MS 39401
    Phone: (601) 353-5000


    Vicksburg Location
    1212 Farmer Street
    Vicksburg, MS 39180
    Phone: (601) 353-5000

    Long Beach Location
    6121 Beatline Rd., Suite 107
    Long Beach, MS 39560
    Phone: (228) 206-0115

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