I’m a Houston bankruptcy attorney focused exclusively on helping individuals, families, and small businesses get the fresh start they deserve. I handle cases from Chapter 7 liquidations to complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, including Subchapter V small business restructurings, because I believe in taking on whatever my clients need.
Having navigated financial hardship myself, I understand that behind every bankruptcy filing is a human story. That personal experience informs how I treat every client: with honesty, without judgment, and with my full attention.
Why I Started This Firm
In 2025, I founded the Law Office of Jeremy T. Wood, PLLC with a clear purpose: to provide serious, focused bankruptcy representation to people who need a real advocate, not a large firm where you become a file number. After years solving complex problems for government agencies and major corporations, I made a deliberate choice to apply those skills where they matter most — helping real people through their most challenging financial moments.
My Background
Before opening my practice, I built a career solving hard problems in demanding environments:
- U.S. Coast Guard Legal Support: I advised on legal, policy, and technical matters — work that sharpened my attention to detail and taught me to navigate complex regulatory systems
- Department of Homeland Security: I reviewed data and drafted policy documents, which gave me practice translating complicated regulations into clear, plain-language guidance
- Energy Sector Consultant: I solved multifaceted problems for major corporations, giving me real insight into how businesses operate and how financial pressure can build until something breaks
This background means I bring more than legal knowledge to your case. I bring real-world problem-solving skills and a genuine understanding of how financial systems work.
Legal Qualifications
Education: Juris Doctor, South Texas College of Law Houston
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
- New York State Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
Professional Memberships:
- American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
- Houston Bar Association
Teaching & Community
I serve as the Bankruptcy Professor for the Debtor’s Rights Clinic at South Texas College of Law Houston, where I earned my J.D. In that role, I train the next generation of bankruptcy attorneys while overseeing the clinic’s pro bono Chapter 7 program, which provides full legal representation to low-income individuals who deserve a path forward regardless of their ability to pay.
My Approach to Bankruptcy Law
I exclusively practice bankruptcy law in the Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas. My caseload spans the full range of consumer and business bankruptcy:
- Chapter 7: Liquidation bankruptcy for a clean, fast fresh start
- Chapter 13: Wage earner repayment plans designed around your life
- Chapter 11 : Reorganization for individuals and small businesses with more complex needs
What makes this practice different is simple: you will always work directly with me, not a paralegal or junior associate.
Every question gets a real answer. Every concern gets my attention.
Beyond the Credentials
My path to bankruptcy law wasn’t traditional, and I wouldn’t change it. Having faced my own financial challenges, I know that bankruptcy isn’t failure. It’s a legal tool that exists precisely for moments like the one you may be in right now: a medical crisis, a job loss, a business setback, or simply circumstances that spiraled beyond your control. The law exists to give you a way out. My job is to help you claim it.
Why Choose This Firm?
- Personal Experience: I’ve been where you are and understand what it takes to get through it
- Full-Spectrum Practice: From straightforward Chapter 7s to complex Chapter 11 reorganizations, I handle the full range of bankruptcy matters
- Flexible Availability: Evening and weekend appointments available
- Transparent Pricing: Clear, upfront fee structures with no surprises
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re drowning in debt, facing foreclosure, or simply need someone to explain your options, I’m here to help. The bankruptcy laws exist to give good people a second chance, and I’m here to help you claim yours.
Schedule your free consultation today. I’ll review your situation, discuss your options, and create a plan to move forward. Remember, the hardest part is reaching out. Once you do, you’ll have an advocate in your corner who truly understands what you’re going through.
The Law Office of Jeremy T. Wood, PLLC serves clients throughout the entire Southern District of Texas and Eastern District of Texas. From Houston to Corpus Christi, Beaumont to Tyler, and everywhere in between. Evening and weekend appointments available. Virtual consultations offered statewide.