Bankruptcy filings in the United States rose by 31.9% in 2009. According to a report released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, there were 1.4 million bankruptcy filings in 2009. 

The filings included 60,837 business-related filings, which was a 40% increase from 2008. The states with the least number of filings per capita included Alaska, South Carolina, and Texas. 

If you or anyone has considered filing for bankruptcy, contact the Austin bankruptcy lawyers of Slater, Kennon, & Jameson, LLP, at 512-338-1100.