How much does it cost to hire Bobbie for a bankruptcy case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bobbie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Bobbie offer a free consultation?

Bobbie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bobbie's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Bobbie's current terms during booking.

How long do bankruptcy cases in Texas typically take?

Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bobbie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Bobbie take my case if I'm outside Houston?

Bobbie is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bobbie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Bobbie?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bobbie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Bobbie accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?

Bobbie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Bobbie Grace Bayless, Bankruptcy Attorney in Houston

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Bobbie Grace Bayless is a partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Civil Rights. Bobbie has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bayless & Stokes. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in: Houston, TX
Experience: over 46 years
Known for: Bankruptcy · Business · Civil Rights

Handles Bankruptcy, Business, and Civil Rights matters from Houston, TX.
Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Bobbie takes on

Bobbie concentrates on bankruptcy, business, civil rights, contracts, and creditor rights. Each area below outlines the kind of case Bobbie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Bankruptcy cases in Houston, Texas

Bobbie takes bankruptcy matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bobbie agrees to represent you.

Business cases in Houston, Texas

Bobbie takes business matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bobbie agrees to represent you.

Civil Rights cases in Houston, Texas

Bobbie takes civil rights matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bobbie agrees to represent you.

Contracts cases in Houston, Texas

Bobbie takes contracts matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bobbie agrees to represent you.

Creditor Rights cases in Houston, Texas

Bobbie takes creditor rights matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Bobbie agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Bobbie Grace Bayless — bankruptcy lawyer in Houston

Bobbie Grace Bayless is a partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Bankruptcy, Business, and Civil Rights. Bobbie has over 46 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Bayless & Stokes. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

LEGAL PRACTICE:

Admitted to State Bar of Texas, 1980

Admitted to State Bar of Colorado, 1992

Partner, Bayless & Stokes, 1983 to present

Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1986; Recertified in 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2011

Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1993; Recertified in 1998, 2003, and 2008

Board Certified by National Board of Civil Pretrial Practice Advocacy, 2012

Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits; and the Texas U.S. District Courts

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES:

State Bar of Texas

Women in the Profession Committee, 1991-1993

Houston Bar Association

Director, 1988-1994; 1995-1999

President's Award for Outstanding Service, 1988-89

Houston Lawyer Referral Service, Inc.

Chair and President, 1995-1996

Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee

Chair and President, Dispute Resolution Center, 1992-1993

Judicial Liaison Committee

Chair, 1991-92

Tennis Tournament Committee, 1983-1985

Chair, 1985-1989

Houston Lawyer Editorial Board, 1994-1998

Guest Editor, Special Historical Issue: 125 years of Justice, Service, Professionalism (September/October 1995)

Pictoral Roster Committee, Chair, 1998-1999

Speakers Bureau Committee, Chair, 1997-1998

Long Range Planning Committee, 1994-1995

Finance Committee, 1993-1994, 1995-1996, 1997-1998

HBA-HYLA Harris County Bench Book Committee, 1991-1998

HBA Bench/Bar Conference Committee, 1993, 1995

CLE Committee, 1985-1992

Membership Services Committee, 1992-1993

Staff & Staffing Committee, 1992-1993

Buildings and Facilities Committee, 1988-1989

Master, American Inns of Court, Garland Walker Inn of Court, 1995-1999

Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit

fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

fellow, Houston Bar Foundation

LEGAL TEACHING POSITIONS:

Adjunct Professor, Pre-Trial Litigation, University of Houston, Spring and Fall, 1996

SPEAKER:

“Receiverships and Bankruptcy in Divorce”, Family Law Practice Seminar, University of Houston, 2000

“Collecting Judgments”, Houston Bar Association, Spring Seminar, 2000

“Bankruptcy in Divorce”, 25th Annual State Bar of Texas Advanced Family Law Course 1999

“When Worlds Collide Divorce vs. Bankruptcy”, 14th Annual Farm, Ranch and Agri-Business Bankruptcy Institute, Texas Tech University School of Law, 1998

“Divorce and Bankruptcy”, 2nd Annual University of Texas Marital Property Institute, 1998

“Bankruptcy meets State Court”, 17th Annual University of Texas Bankruptcy Conference, 1998

“Divorce-Marital Obligations in Bankruptcy”, 23rd Annual Stetson University School of Law Bankruptcy Law & Practice Seminar, Florida, 1998

“Dynamics Between State Court Actions and Bankruptcy Proceedings; Abstention; Impact of Bankruptcies on State Court Receiverships; Section 544(b) Voiding Power”, 23rd Annual Stetson University School of Law Bankruptcy Law & Practice Seminar, Florida, 1998

“Bankruptcy and Divorce”, 16th Annual University of Texas Bankruptcy Conference, 1997

"Collecting Judgments"; Houston Bar Association, Spring Seminar, 1997

"Divorce & Bankruptcy"; Houston Bar Association, Spring Seminar, 1996

"Collecting Judgments"; Houston Bar Association, Spring Seminar, 1995

"Using the Turnover Statute to Collect Your Hard-Earned Money"; South Texas College of Law; Family Law for the General Practitioner and Legal Assistant, 1995

"Turnover Documents"; University of Houston, Collection: Drafting Documents for a Collections Practice, 1993

"Fraudulent Transfers: Elements, Pleadings, Proof and Remedies"; University of Houston, Collecting Debts and Judgments Institute, San Antonio and Houston, 1991; Dallas and Houston, 1992; Houston, 1993; Houston, 1994

"Fraudulent Transfers"; State Bar of Texas, Advanced Creditors' Rights Seminar, Dallas, 1991

"Counteracting the Abusive Debtor's `Estate Planning'"; Houston Bar Association, Spring Seminar, 1991

"Use of Receiverships in Judgment Collection"; Houston Bar Association, Spring Seminar, 1990

"Trustee Powers Under Bankruptcy"; Oklahoma Bar Association, 4th Annual Advanced Bankruptcy Seminar, 1989

"How to Find, Prove and Set Aside Fraudulent Transfers"; Houston Bar Association, Fall Seminar, 1987; American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Houston, 1987; Houston Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1987

PUBLICATIONS:

Fraudulent Transfers in Texas, 39-OCTHous.Law.28

Arbitration: Texas Supreme Court Orders Enforcement of Arbitration Agreement, 33-FEBHous.Law8

FED. Civil Procedure: Fifth Circuit Examines Documentation Needed to Support Attorney’s Fees, 33-DECHous.Law9

Sexual Harassment: Fifth Circuit Confirms Reasonable Person Standard in Title VII Hostile Work Environment Cases, 33-AUGHous.Law21

Employment Law: Supreme Court Clarifies Impact of After-Acquired Evidence of Terminated Employee’s Wrongdoing in Discrimination Actions, 32-APRHous.Law14

Fraudulent Conveyances in Texas, The Houston Lawyer, January-February, 1988

Olivarez v. Broadway Hardware, Inc.: The Decline of Mutuality in Collateral Estoppel, 20 South Texas Law Journal, 193.

PERSONAL:

Born Overton, Texas on June 20, 1954

Resident, West University Place, Harris County, Texas, 1977 present

Director, Alumni Board of Rice University, 1986-1989

Founder/First President, Rice University Business & Professional Women, 1985-87

Working with Bobbie on a bankruptcy matter

LEGAL PRACTICE: Admitted to State Bar of Texas, 1980 Admitted to State Bar of Colorado, 1992 Partner, Bayless & Stokes, 1983 to present Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization, 1986; Recertified in 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, and 2011 Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by National Board of Trial Advocacy, 1993; Recertified in 1998, 2003, and 2008 Board Certified by…

Who Bobbie represents

Bobbie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for bankruptcy, business, and civil rights matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

South Texas College of Law
J.D. · 1980
Rice University
B.A. · 1976

Jurisdictions

Bobbie's state bar admissions

Colorado U.S. Court
1992 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
1985 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1980 · ACTIVE
Texas
1980 · ACTIVE

Bobbie studied at J.D. in South Texas College of Law and B.A. in Rice University.

Law school and academic background

Bobbie completed J.D. in South Texas College of Law and B.A. in Rice University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Bobbie runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Bobbie has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Bobbie Grace Bayless's office in Houston

Bobbie's primary office is at 2931 Ferndale Street, Houston, TX, 77098. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Bayless & Stokes

2931 Ferndale Street

Houston, TX 77098

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Bobbie Grace Bayless — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Bobbie. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing bankruptcy attorneys in Houston.

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1 client review

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Hiring guide

How to hire Bobbie Grace Bayless — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new bankruptcy attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Bobbie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Bobbie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bobbie's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Bobbie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a bankruptcy attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many bankruptcy matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Bobbie

Bobbie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in bankruptcy practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every bankruptcy matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Bobbie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Bobbie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many bankruptcy practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Bobbie Grace Bayless

How much does it cost to hire Bobbie for a bankruptcy case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Bobbie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Bobbie offer a free consultation?
Bobbie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Bobbie's office. Some bankruptcy attorneys offer free consults — check Bobbie's current terms during booking.
How long do bankruptcy cases in Texas typically take?
Simple bankruptcy matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Bobbie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Bobbie take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Bobbie is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Bobbie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Bobbie?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Bobbie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Bobbie accepting new bankruptcy clients right now?
Bobbie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Bankruptcy attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas

Bobbie handles bankruptcy matters throughout Texas. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified bankruptcy attorneys in that community.

Bobbie Grace Bayless, Bankruptcy Attorney in Houston, Texas

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