The Open Bankruptcy Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (determination pending) that builds free, open-source tools for bankruptcy court transparency. We welcome questions about our tools, our research methodology, and our educational resources. We also welcome partnership inquiries from legal aid organizations, academic researchers, and journalists covering bankruptcy and consumer protection topics.

Our team typically responds to inquiries within one business day. For press inquiries on a deadline, please note the deadline in your subject line and we will prioritize your request accordingly.

General Inquiries

Questions about the project, our free educational tools, our discharge eligibility screener, or the broader mission of the Open Bankruptcy Project.

Press & Media

Interview requests, story inquiries, data requests, and press materials. See our Press page for story angles and key facts.

Research Collaboration

Academic partnerships, data sharing, and methodology review. We work with law faculty, policy researchers, and institutions studying consumer bankruptcy outcomes. See our Research page for methodology details.

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What We Can Help With

We can answer questions about how our screening tools work, share our research methodology and datasets, provide data and context for journalists, and discuss collaboration on bankruptcy transparency projects. Our network of 75+ educational domains covers topics from the automatic stay and means test to dismissal rates and discharge bars.

Important Note

The Open Bankruptcy Project does not provide legal advice. We cannot assist with individual bankruptcy cases, recommend attorneys, or interpret how the law applies to your specific situation. If you need legal assistance, please contact a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction or your local legal aid office. Many bankruptcy courts also maintain pro se assistance programs for individuals who cannot afford counsel.