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Nevada Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy laws and resources vary from state to state. The following page provides information and resource links for the state of Nevada.
If you are not looking for information regarding Nevada, please use the links on the right to find information for your state.
- Courts - Location and Contact Information
- Bankruptcy Laws
- Approved Credit Counseling/Debtor Education Agencies
- Nevada Attorneys
- Other Bankruptcy Nevada Resources
Nevada Bankruptcy Courts - Location & Contact Information
Nevada bankruptcy courts consist of one district, which is divided into two divisions - the Northern Division located in Reno and the Southern Division located in Las Vegas. Generally, the debtor’s county of residence will determine which division the bankruptcy petition is filed. It may also be determined by the location of the debtor’s principal place of business or principal assets.
COUNTIES OF JURISDICTION:Northern Division - Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe and White Pine Counties
Southern Division - Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye Counties
| DIVISION | STREET ADDRESS | MAILING ADDRESS | TELEPHONE |
| Northern Division @ Reno |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court U.S. Federal Building 300 Booth Street Room 1109 Reno, NV 89509 |
Same | (775) 784-5559 |
| Southern Division @ Las Vegas |
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Foley Federal Building 300 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89101 |
Same | (702) 388-6709 |
Nevada Bankruptcy Laws and Exemptions
Nevada Exemptions
The U.S. Bankruptcy Code allows individual debtors to exempt certain property from creditor claims based on exemptions under either federal law or state law. Exemptions vary from state to state. Some states have adopted their own set of bankruptcy exemptions that are used in place of the federal exemptions. However, other states give debtors an option to choose between either state or federal exemptions.
For Nevada bankruptcy filings, state exemptions are used. Click the following links for some common bankruptcy exemptions pursuant to Nevada law: homestead exemption, personal property.
Contact a Nevada bankruptcy lawyer for more information regarding Nevada bankruptcy exemptions.
Nevada Means Test
The new bankruptcy laws enacted in 2005 also require that debtors pass a means test before filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. There are two ways to pass the means test:
1. the debtor's annual income (calculated using the average gross income for the six month period prior to filing) must be below the state median. Census Bureau statistics for state median income by family size can be found here.
2. If income exceeds the median income, individuals may still file Chapter 7 bankruptcy based on results ofForm 22A: Chapter 7 Statement of Current Monthly Income and Means-Test Calculation.
Nevada Credit Counseling & Debtor Education Agencies
Pursuant to the new bankruptcy laws enacted in 2005, individuals who file personal bankruptcy (with limited exceptions) in Nevada must:
1. take a credit counseling course from an approved Nevada credit counseling provider within six months before filing bankruptcy; and
2. complete a debtor education course from an approved Nevada debtor education agency prior to receiving a bankruptcy discharge.
Nevada Personal Bankruptcy Attorneys
To find Nevada bankruptcy lawyers in your area, you may want to contact your local bar association or the Nevada State Bar Association:
State Bar of Nevada
600 E. Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 382-2200
Based on income, free bankruptcy advice and representation may also be obtained from the following organizations: Visit the Nevada Bar Association's Lawyer Referral & Information page for information regarding how to find free or reduced legal services.
If you are concerned about the representation provided to you by a Nevada bankruptcy attorney, see the State Bar of Nevada's page regarding attorney ethics.
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Resources for Nevada Bankruptcy Laws
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Nevada - administrative and procedural information for Nevada bankruptcy filings
Office of the U.S. Trustee for Region 17 - oversees the administration of Nevada personal bankruptcy cases and case trustees
Nevada State Bar Association - information about the Nevada bar, membership, ethics, continuing legal education, and resources for the public.
       
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