John T. Orcutt

John T. Orcutt

also known as John Tyrrel Orcutt, John T. Orcutt

3.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Personal Injury

6616 Six Fords Rd, Suite 203, Raleigh, NC

About John

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 44 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1982

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2011

Licensed in New York for 50 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1976

Resigned

Location

Law Offices of John T. Orcutt

6616 Six Fords Rd, Suite 203, Raleigh, NC, 27615

Law Offices of John T. Orcutt

2 N. Front Street, 5th Floor, Wilmington, NC, 28401

Law Offices of John T. Orcutt

934 Cambridge Street, Fayetteville, NC, 28303

Law Offices of John T. Orcutt

1738 Hillandale Road, Suite D, Durham, NC, 27705

Law Offices of John T. Orcutt

2860 Ward Boulevard, Suite D, Wilson, NC, 27893

Law Offices of John T. Orcutt

600 Green Valley Road, Suite 210, Greensboro, NC, 27408

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John T. Orcutt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 15 reviews | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Posted by Jo | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Disappointed

Unfortunately I made a terrible mistake one year ago January 2017 by filling Bankruptcy with the Raleigh office. At the time I was about to lose my home due to job loss. I thought my only choice was to file Bankruptcy to keep from losing my home I worked so hard to purchase. During the process the p...aralegal stated to me I would be paying $1036 monthly as my finances would NOT allow me to pay and I quote A PENNY more. That being said the monthly amount increased 2 more times. Upon going to court wasting a whole day right before I went in to see the Judge my attorney told me the amount just increased. This was the first time I ever laid eyes on him. The paralegal assured me several times during each meeting my SUV (which has my daughter's name on it) would definitely not be included. Low and be hold it is included and now I cannot refinance. Also the paralegal stated again several times if I changed my mind at any time everything would go back as it was meaning things on my credit report, that was also a lie. Everything was wiped away and credit cards are closed which I cannot reopen them but still have to pay. The bank that has my car loan will not put it on my credit report due to it being included in the Bankruptcy. It is not fair and absolutely not right that I was lied to. My credit is ruined thanks to the Raleigh office. Someone needs to fix the issue with my SUV. That's a terrible thing to do to a person who was only asking for help so she could keep her home.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Durham office crooks

I filed chapter 13 and of all the money I paid them for 6 months not a dime went to my debts. I ended up losing my house then had to pay off all my debts. Don't do business with the Durham NC office.

Posted by Donald | July 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

The Biggest Scam Ever!!

This John T. Orcutt, as well as their crony, the so-called "trustee" Joseph A. Bledsoe, are the biggest bunch of crooks, scammers, and greedy liars I have EVER known. Let me tell you just how these CROOKS ripped me off. In February of 2015, I decided that it would be in my best interests to file for ...bankruptcy. I decided to retain this John T. Orcutt as my bankruptcy attorney. After several months of paperwork and pencil-pushing, my Chapter 13 Bankruptcy was finalized in June of 2015. Now, I had already started making monthly payments of $762.00 in May. After making my third $762.00 payment in August, I decided that these payments were too high and that I simply could not afford them. So, I agreed to let this bankruptcy be dismissed. The dismissal was finalized on Sept. 24, 2015. The very next day, I called the office of this John T. Orcutt to inquire about just how the payments that I had made to this so-called "Chapter 13 Trustee" had been disbursed to my creditors because it was my intention to contact my creditors personally to see if I could continue to pay them, just without this bankruptcy. To my utter and everlasting shock, mortification, humiliation, horror, and disgust, I was informed by this John T. Orcutt that not one CENT of the money that I had sent in to this "trustee" had been disbursed to my creditors. When I demanded to know where my money was, these CROOKS told me that they had basically POCKETED ALL of the money I had been sending in for so-called "attorney's fees". Can you believe this crap? This is criminally negligence at the very least, if not outright THEFT. Their "day of reckoning" however, is COMING.

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13

In my Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case Mr. Orcutt"s office and staff were very professional and courteous with me in explaining the procedure and my obligations. They were very helpful and understanding of people with financial hardships.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Raleigh office is terrible !!

When I went to the Durham office for my initial consultation and setting up my Chapter 13 they were the best. They were knowledgeable and responsive and I wish I would have had the choice to stay with them. The reason I say this is now that my Chapter 13 is active I was assigned to the main office an...d Wheatley Honeycutt was assigned as my new paralegal. I swear every time I need to get in contact with her I never can!!! I swear to you either I am on hold for over 20 minutes (and if you are on hold that feels like an hour) or if I email her I do not get a thorough response. Either she just answers one of my questions or she doesn't make it detailed enough. Not to mention there is always a lady that answers the phone and she is just as bad because she sounds annoyed that she has to even answer the phone, I swear these people need to take customer service classes because their professionalism and mannerism sucks. They need to get a few pointers from the Durham office because they are a whole lot better in every category. If it just so happens that they are that busy than they just need to get more people because right now the experience I had once I was transferred to the main office is not good at all.

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John T. Orcutt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Raymond Diguiseppe

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Baccuhus Carver

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Mr. Orcutt wholeheartedly. John is a seasoned practitioner with an understanding of how issues impact the households of North Carolina citizens. He and his partners have grown the firm with an exceptional eye for detail and professional service. I refer my own clients to him; each have been glad I did. I've been most impressed how he can make sense of changes in the economy that will impact his clients."

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Shawn Orcutt

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"John has long fought for consumer rights. He believes that good, honest, hard-working people deserve a chance at a fresh start."

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Thomas Hooper

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. John Orcutt is a phenomenal consumer bankruptcy attorney in the state of North Carolina."

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Carl Gustafson

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John Orcutt. He is a leader in the field of personal bankruptcy and has brought debt relief within the reach of thousands with his pioneering ideas that have transformed debtor representation. It is a joy to watch John work."

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Andrew Gustafson

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is exceptional in both legal knowledge and character. This is how I'd summarize John Orcutt as a professional: 1. He solves the most complex problems in consumer law as well as any attorney I have ever met. 2. He has an incredible work ethic. I have seen him spend months worth of 60 hour weeks in a row. 3. John has incredible character -- I do not know a single consumer law attorney in the ENTIRE COUNTRY who has greater respect from his peers. I don't hesitate to refer to him, and I work with him every chance I get."

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Christopher Avery

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"John Orcutt is a tremendous contributor to consumer bankruptcy law in the state of North Carolina."

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Koury Hicks

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"John Orcutt is a great teacher and practitioner of bankruptcy,"

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Jason Watson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"John Orcutt is a top North Carolina bankruptcy attorney and has thought me much about consumer bankruptcy law."

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Edward Boltz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"If you live in North Carolina and are in need of a great bankruptcy attorney, John T. Orcutt is the name that comes to mind."

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Robert Roland

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. John Orcutt is an excellent teacher and pioneer in his field of consumer bankruptcy."

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Joshua Hillin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. John Orcutt is the grand daddy of bankruptcy in North Carolina who I have had the privilage to not only work for but learn from."

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Michael Waddington

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Joshua Hillin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Andrew Gustafson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Carl Gustafson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Clark

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Shawn Orcutt

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Robert Roland

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Christopher Avery

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Thomas Hooper

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Koury Hicks

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Jason Watson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Edward Boltz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2011.

Censure issued in NC, 2011

updated on 01/28/2013

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Suspension Stayed issued in NC, 1999

updated on 04/08/2013

Suspension stayed means the attorney has been disciplined, but that the discipline is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.

Reprimand issued in NC, 1995

updated on 01/28/2013

Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Champion of the Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2004

Champion of the Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2003

Champion of the Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2002

Champion of the Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Work Experience

1987 - Present

President, Law Offices of John T. Orcutt

Associations

2001 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2001 - 2002

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Bankruptcy Law Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Temple

Bankruptcy Court Affirmed John T. Orcutt's Argument.

In re Belanger: (EDNC)

Bankruptcy Court Affirmed John T. Orcutt's Argument.

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Education

1975

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1972

University of Rochester

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

NC Bar 4All

Bankruptcy

2013

Welcome to the wonderful world of HotDocs

HotDocs Demonstration

1999

EBI

Chapter 13 Issues

1997

Eastern Bankruptcy Institute

A Misnomer: How To Succeed In Chapter 13 Without Really Trying

Publications

2002

NACBA Named Champion of the Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors

Languages

English

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