Famous Bankruptcies

Many people feel a certain degree of shame when considering filing for bankruptcy. Keep in mind that Bankruptcy Law was created with the purpose to help people begin anew. The following is a partial list of some very successful individuals who filed for bankruptcy protection.

1. Abraham Lincoln
2. Ulysses S. Grant
3. Walt Disney
4. Marvin Gaye
5. P.T.Barnum
6. Buffalo Bill
7. Natalie Cole
8. George Clinton
9. Gary Coleman
10. Francis Ford Coppola
11. Zsa Zsa Gabor
12. Tony Gwynn
13. Milton Bradley
14. Willie Nelson
15. Wayne Newton
16. Milton Thompson – Pro Baseball Player