No, you can not deduct these legal fees as they are personal expenses.
Legal fees are only deductible if they are incurred protecting your income (for keeping your job) producing and/or collecting additional income, or obtaining tax advice.
Legal fees associated with debt settlement and/or bankruptcy are considered personal legal expenses.
The following link IRS Publication 529 Miscellaneous Deductions has information that you may find useful.
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