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John Thomas Black

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Overview

Practice Areas

100% Bankruptcy / Debt
30 years, 8,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash

Contact Information

Law Office of J. Thomas Black, P.C.

2600 South Gessner, Suite 110

Houston, TX 77063
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English

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This is our office building in West Houston. We are just a few blocks from Beltway 8, easy to reach from anywhere in the Houston metro area.

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Client Reviews

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14 reviews

“Thankful”

Posted by: Foster, 2012-01-16 25 days ago.

Client Review: I was very glad to find help with J. Thomas Black and staff. The experience was professional and I appreciate all the informed communication and... more

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“YOU SAVED MY LIFE...THANK YOU!!!”

Posted by: a Chapter 13 client, 2011-09-28 5 months ago.

Client Review: My life jacket because I could no longer swim!!!! I am eternally grateful for the knowledge and willingness that God has given to Mr. Black and his... more

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3 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had experience working both with and against this lawyer, and he is top-notch and well qualified.

Endorsement from lawyer: William Short , Houston (TX), Almost 2 years ago

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Mitchell Buchman , Houston (TX), Almost 2 years ago

Résumé

License

30 years since John Thomas Black was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Texas	Eligible To Practice In Texas	1982	03/09/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Attorney at Law Office of J. Thomas Black, P.C.	1982–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp	Bankruptcy Litigation Model	Completion Certificate	2008
South Texas College of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1982

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Super Lawyer	Texas Super Lawyers	2011
Board Certified - Consumer Bankruptcy Law	Texas Board of Legal Specialization	2004

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Fellow	Houston Bar Foundation	2007-present
Member	National Association of Consumer Advocates	2006-present

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Contribution

Reputation Level 9

Answers:	32	Legal Answers
	3	Best Answers
	9	Answers marked as good
Guides:	3	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

In re Wilson, Case No. 08-80023-G3-13 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. 2/29/2008) (Bankr. S.D. Tex., 2008)

Outcome: Petitioner sought to extend stay; denied

In re Martinez, Case No. 06-34385 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. 4/19/2007) (Bankr. S.D. Tex., 2007)

Outcome: Defendant's Motion to Arbitrate denied