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Alexander B. Wathen

Alexander B. Wathen

8.9

Excellent

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 70% Bankruptcy / Debt
  • 20% Appeals
  • 10% Speeding / Traffic Ticket

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (33%-40%)
  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (20 minutes)
  • Hourly ($325-$325/hour)
  • Pro Bono (10%)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Wathen & Associates
    10333 Northwest Freeway, Suite 503
    Houston, TX 77092
    281-999-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Swedish

About Me

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About me: Alex Wathen comes from a family of Catholic Kentucky bourbon makers. Some of his relatives still make Wathen's Kentucky Bourbon. Alex has taken on a much more... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Helped In A Difficult Situation”

Posted by: jctsequoia, 2009-04-24 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: After a failed business venture I found myself in the worst situation possible. I talked to a couple of lawyers and did not think it was possible to... more
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“Best Bankruptcy Lawyer”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-05-08 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Alex Wathen was my bankruptcy atty. During a very hard time in my life i had to make some tough decisions. I found Alex over the internet and truley... more

Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Scott Joel Markowitz

I endorse this lawyer's work, competence, skill set and ethics.

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Markowitz , Houston (TX), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 12 years since Alexander B. Wathen was first licensed to practice law in TX.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Founded new law firm at Alex Wathen & Associates 2007–present
Trial Attorney at Kubosh & Associates 1998–2007
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University Of Minnesota 1997

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Law N/A 2006
Special Recognition Municipal Justice Bar Association of Texas 1998

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Mem Harris County Municipal Justice Bar Association 1998–present
Member Municipal Justice Bar Association of Texas 1998–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: Being sued for credit cards debt
Alexander's answer: A local lawyer should advise you on what property may be exempt from seizure under state law. You... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Appeals Originating in Municipal Courts of Record University of Texas School of Law Conference on Criminal Appeals 2007

Cases
Title:
Darby v. Time Warner Cable
Practice Area:
Bankruptcy / Debt
Outcome:
Affirmed
Description:
This case has set the standard for what is a utility under the Bankruptcy Code. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit held that...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Everything you want to know about the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Bill (BAPCPA) But Were Afraid to Ask CLE Luncheon 2007
Appeals Originating in Municipal Courts of Record Conference on Criminal Appeals 2007
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