Bradford W. "Brad" Botes

Bradford W. "Brad" Botes

Bond & Botes PC

Recognized since 2018

Birmingham, Alabama

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

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A native of the LaGrange, Illinois, Brad graduated from Lyons Township High School and then received his Bachelors of Science degree from the University of North Alabama where he double majored in Business Management and Political Science. While there he was elected and served as president of the Student Government Association during both his junior and senior years.He thereafter attended Cumberland School of Law at Samford University where he was awarded a Juris Doctorate degree. Prior to commencing legal practice, Brad served one-year clerkships each with the United States Trustee for the Northern District of Alabama, Billy J. Rivers, and United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, E. B. Haltom, Jr. Brad is a principal of each of the Bond & Botes law offices which are located in Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. He is licensed to practice law in Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Illinois. Brad is also admitted to practice before various United States District Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. A member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys since its inception, Brad has served as a member of its Board of Directors and as its first full time Executive Director. He has lectured on various bankruptcy topics to local and national gatherings of bankruptcy attorneys, trustees and judges.Brad has been named as a Best Lawyer in America, a Birmingham “Top Lawyer” by B Metro magazine and has earned a Superb Rating of 10 by Avvo . He is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification. While not practicing law, Brad has served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham, the Crisis Center of Birmingham, the Alabama Head Injury Foundation and the Alabama Coalition against Rape. He currently resides in Birmingham, Alabama with his wife of 30 year, Kaye.

Bond & Botes Offices:

Contact & Links
Locations
  • 15 Southlake Lane, Ste 140
    Birmingham, AL 35244
  • 225 Pratt Avenue NE
    Huntsville, AL 35801
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Samford University, JD, graduated 1986
  • University of North Alabama, BS, graduated 1983
Bar Admissions
  • Alabama, 1986
  • Illinois, 1987
  • Mississippi, 2003
  • Tennessee, 2003
Affiliations
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys - Former Board Member, Former Executive Director
Federal Clerkships
  • United States District Court

Bond & Botes PC
Birmingham, Alabama

3 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Awards:

  • Selected to Super Lawyers: 2018 – 2025,

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Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Our firm is dedicated to helping individuals and small businesses regain financial stability through comprehensive bankruptcy and insolvency representation.

Chapter 11 (Business Reorganization & Complex Debt Restructuring)

  • Tailored solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

  • Restructuring plans to maintain operations while addressing debt.

  • Negotiations with creditors to reduce or reorganize obligations.

Chapter 13 (Consumer Debt Repayment Plans)

  • Structured repayment options based on income.

  • Save homes from foreclosure.

  • Manage tax debt, car loans, and other obligations under court supervision.

Chapter 7 (Liquidation Bankruptcy)

  • Complete debt discharge for qualified individuals.

  • Protection from creditor harassment and garnishment.

  • Guidance on exemptions and asset protection.

Secondary Practice Areas

  • Foreclosure Defense

    • Legal strategies to stop or delay foreclosure.

    • Explore repayment and modification options.

    • Protect equity and family homes.

  • Debt Relief & Negotiation

    • Out-of-court settlements with creditors.

    • Debt restructuring options for those not pursuing bankruptcy.

    • Protection against aggressive collection tactics.

  • Creditor Negotiations & Litigation

    • Representation in disputes with creditors.

    • Enforcement of debtor rights under federal and state law.

Speaking & Publications
Alabama State Bar Bankruptcy Destin, FL 9/10/21 CLE: 8.0

Bankruptcy & at the Beach Ethics: 1.0

U.S. Bankruptcy Fall 2021 Tuscaloosa, AL 9/17/21 CLE: 4.0Court NDAL BankruptcyWest. Division CLE

CLE Alabama Bankruptcy Hoover, AL 11/19/21 CLE: 6.0

Law Update Ethics: 1.0 CLE Alabama Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL 12/1/21 Teaching: 6.0CLE Alabama Alabama Hoover, AL 12/17/21 Teaching: 3.0 U.S. Bankruptcy Spring 2022 Tuscaloosa, AL 9/17/21 CLE: 4.0Court NDAL Bankruptcy

West. Division

CLE Alabama State Bar Bankruptcy Destin, FL 6/3/22 CLE: 8.0

Bankruptcy & AMP; at the Beach Ethics: 1.0Commercial LawSectionTotal CLE 30 Ethics 3 Teaching 9

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