Insights on Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, and Real Estate

How Long Does Bankruptcy Take?

How Long Does Bankruptcy Take?

If you have an emergency situation, our firm can file a bankruptcy for you within 24 hours. However, we do not recommend filing bankruptcy that quickly unless it is absolutely necessary. A few example...

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When To File Bankruptcy Chapter 13

When To File Bankruptcy Chapter 13

When To File Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Deciding when to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy should be done with the assistance of your bankruptcy attorney. First, clients must decide whether a Chapter 7 or a Cha...

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Bankruptcy For Medical Bills

Bankruptcy For Medical Bills

Bankruptcy For Medical Bills You can file bankruptcy for medical bills. Not only will your medical bills be discharged by the bankruptcy, but your other existing unsecured debt will be discharged by f...

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What Do Personal Injury Law Firms Charge?

What Do Personal Injury Law Firms Charge?

There is no set rate for personal injury law firms.  However, you will find that most personal injury law firms charge a contingency fee.  Most personal injury law firms also charge roughly the same...

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Does Bankruptcy Clear All Debt?

Does Bankruptcy Clear All Debt?

Does Bankruptcy Clear All Debt? Bankruptcy clears unsecured debt, and may clear all debt depending upon your circumstances, and which Chapter of bankruptcy you file. The goal in most bankruptcy filing...

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Can A Lawyer Help With Debt Settlement?

Can A Lawyer Help With Debt Settlement?

Can A Lawyer Help With Debt Settlement? Yes, a lawyer can help with debt settlement. A legitimate question is whether you need to use a lawyer to assist with your debt settlement. Due to the legal com...

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How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost?

How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost?

The cost of bankruptcy will depend on which Chapter you file. In North Carolina, the cost for Chapter 13 is set by the court. The cost of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy depends upon the law firm and the speci...

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Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

Hiring A Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have been injured in an automotive accident or slip-and-fall and are considering hiring a personal injury lawyer, this article will help you understand a few factors to consider, together with ...

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Are You Personally Liable For An SBA Loan?

Are You Personally Liable For An SBA Loan?

Are You Personally Liable For An SBA Loan In North Carolina? Yes, you are personally liable for your SBA loan. However, if you wish to verify it, you can have our firm review your SBA loan docs for yo...

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Your Right To Your Medical Records

Your Right To Your Medical Records

Your Right To Your Medical Records In a personal injury claim, providing accurate medical records and billing is one of the key elements to successfully negotiating and settling your claim. Insurance ...

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Meet Founding Attorney Christopher D. Layton

Charlotte Personal Injury &
Bankruptcy Attorney

Meet Chris Layton, J.D., the founder and lead attorney of The Layton Law Firm. Chris holds a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Maryland at College Park and a J.D. from Wake Forest University. He is a member in good standing of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association – Western District of North Carolina, and the Mecklenburg Bar Association. He has been practicing law in Charlotte since 2000 and currently focuses on the plaintiff’s needs and the individual needs of bankruptcy and real estate clients.

The Layton Law Firm focuses on the needs of clients who would otherwise be taken advantage of. Chris leads the firm in addressing the needs of people who have been harmed by the actions of others or who struggle financially.

20+ Years Serving North Carolina