Kimberly Berson is an attorney with over twenty-five years of legal experience and a specialty in bankruptcy law and bankruptcy litigation. Additionally, Kim is an instructor in the paralegal certificate program at Hofstra Law School where she teaches Bankruptcy Law, Contracts Law and Legal Research and Writing. She has also served as an adjunct professor of legal studies at Frank G. Zarb Business School at Hofstra University. While in law school, Kim began her career in the bankruptcy field interning for a bankruptcy judge. After she graduated law school, Kim’s first position was working for a panel Chapter 7 trustee. Kim continued to focus her practice in bankruptcy law and has represented interests in all aspects of bankruptcy and insolvency-related cases and litigation. She has represented small business Chapter 11 debtors, consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 debtors, Chapter 7 panel trustees as well as secured and unsecured creditors. Kim also has significant litigation experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in bankruptcy-related matters. Kim earned a Juris Doctor at Touro Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Binghamton University.
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How To File Bankruptcy on Medical Debt
Written by Attorney Kimberly Berson. Legally reviewed by Jonathan Petts
Updated July 29, 2025
If you’re overwhelmed by medical bills, Chapter 7 bankruptcy may offer a powerful path to relief by wiping out unsecured medical debt and stopping collections. This guide explains how Chapter 7 works, who qualifies, and what to expect if you decide to file — including a simple step-by-step breakdown of the process. It also covers important timing considerations and the pros and cons of filing, so you can make an informed decision. If bankruptcy isn’t the right fit, the article outlines alternatives like negotiating with providers, applying for hospital financial assistance, or working with a credit counselor.
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