About
Charles Laputka, Esq. brings decades of focused experience assisting individuals facing overwhelming financial burdens. Since 1997, he has guided thousands toward manageable solutions through bankruptcy, debt negotiation, and foreclosure defense. His practice emphasizes clarity, strategy, and long-term client empowerment across a full range of consumer financial challenges.
Charles studied at the University of Pittsburgh, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts, and then went on to Duquesne University School of Law for his Juris Doctor. He is admitted to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and several U.S. District Courts, allowing him to assist clients across the state with complex financial matters.
Charles’s career began in the credit and debt industries, where early exposure to consumer hardships shaped his client-centered approach. His work in collections, repossessions, and high-volume bankruptcy practices provided a comprehensive understanding of both debtor and creditor processes, allowing him to offer informed, strategic counsel.
In 2008, Charles founded the Laputka Law Office to advocate for consumers seeking meaningful financial relief. His practice now includes bankruptcy, creditor and debtor rights, real estate matters, and civil litigation. He has authored books on bankruptcy and credit repair and frequently presents at national legal conferences to help educate others in the field.
Charles Laputka continues to assist clients seeking practical solutions to debt, foreclosure, and asset protection issues. His dedication to accessible guidance and his commitment to helping people rebuild remain central to his professional mission. Clients benefit from his extensive experience, strategic insight, and the support of a knowledgeable and compassionate legal team.
Law Office Affiliations
- Owner and Manager, Laputka Law Office, LLC
- Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
Licensed State
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Duquesne University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges




- Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
- Creditor Debtor Rights
- Business Litigation
- Franchise, Dealership & Partnership
- Mergers And Acquisitions
- Asylum
- Citizenship
- Deportation
- Employment-Based Immigration
- Family-Based Immigration
- Green Cards
- Immigration Appeals
- Investor And Business Immigration
- Student And Exchange Visitor Visas
- Trademark
- Commercial Real Estate
- Condominium
- Land Use And Zoning
- Residential Real Estate




