United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Carolina
03/16/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/16/2026 13:17
Bankruptcy Court Filings Increase
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Bankruptcy Court Filings Increase
Monday, March 16, 2026
Recently reported bankruptcy statistics comparing calendar year 2024 to 2025 indicate that bankruptcy petition filings rose 11 percent nationwide, and 12 percent in South Carolina. Detailed statistics can be found here.
As the work of the Court increases without corresponding increases in resources, Judges Burris, Gasparini, and Davis invite the bar, public, trustees and other interested parties to provide comments and suggestions to the Court regarding local bankruptcy practices and procedures in our District with uniformity, efficiency, fairness, and excellent customer service as the goal. Please send any submissions to any member of the Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures (listed below) or to [email protected](link sends e-mail) on or before May 1, 2026.
Advisory Committee on Local Rules, Practice, and Procedures:
Linda K. Barr
Jordan D. Beumer
Reid E. Dyer
Christopher M. Edwards
Elizabeth R. Heilig
Anna Bryce Hobson
Eddye L. Lane
Annemarie B. Mathews
Joshua R. McGlone
Tara E. Nauful
Mandy Powers Norrell
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