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 43 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

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3.5 /5.0

58 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 58 reviews

Posted by Stones | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Chapter 13

We filed in the Greensboro office & our paralegal was Morgan Swink. She was very nice & helpful. Whenever I contacted her by email or phone she always responded back or called me back quickly. If she didn't have the answers for us she always asked other paralegals or the lawyers to get the right answ...ers for us. Thanks Morgan!

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Connie Nichols

This was my first time actually coming in to seek help with bankruptcy. I always heard bad things about bankruptcy, but my sister explained the process to me. When I call in for a consultation the return call was returned quickly. I also recieved an appointment to come in quick. I was nervous, but wh...en I came in the staff was excellent. They took me step by Step and if I had questions they answered. I was introduced to every person that would have a part in my case. I met Connie Nichols she has went way and beyond her job to talk with the lawyer about the issues I had. The lawyer was nice to respond. Yes I am in the process of hiring this law firm to handle my needs that I needed help on.

Posted by Judith | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Very good Law firm usually

This law firm has been very good with my bankruptcy case until last year. My paralegal use to be Patty and she was awesome. I could email her and get an answer in two days. I have Jannell R. and I have called her for a status on several occasion and she said she would call me back and I never get... a phone call or email back from her. My bankruptcy ended last year and I have not received the final papers as of yet. I do not think it take a year to close a bankruptcy case. I do not know if Jannell R. is new or just got a lot of clients but I wish she would find time in her busy schedule to let me know what is going on with my case. The last email I received from her was December 2017.

Posted by Shantay | April 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Poor Post Filing Assistances

I hired this firm back in 2006 or 2007 to assist me with filing bankruptcy chapter 13 their suggestion. I was instructed to relinquish my property back to the bank upon, which I did. I made all of my payments in my chapter 13 and received my bankruptcy discharge. Now here in 2018 I receive a letter ...from the State of North Carolina stating I owe back taxes with incurred interest on that property from 2013. I didn't understand why I owed this money, therefore I contacted John Orcutts office for explanation. They're the experts that I hired and paid. I was told I need to speak with Jenelle R. the paralegal over my case. I began contacting the office in January 2018 it is now April 2018. I've since had to make payment arrangements with the state of North Carolina to keep them from levying my current property or bank account. Jenelle R. has retuned my calls less than a handful of times, instructing me to email her or call her back. I have done as she request. I thought emailing may result in a faster response, so I sent her a personal detailed email in March upon which she still has not responded. The voice message line appears to be generic and shared. Even so I've still left detialed messages explaining my concerns and issue. The email has yet to be responded too and the return calls at a the time that I'm unavailable (PT appt) I have gotten are always the same message instructing me to call again. I hired this law firm because they're supposed to be the experts you shouldn't be left on your own no matter how many years later to try and figure things out on your own. The phone staff is rude they have all of these channels and you can never really talk to anyone for assistance this is my personal experience with John T Orcutts office in Raleigh North Carolina. Did I really owe this money I guess I'll never know because out of fear of losing everything I just made the payment arrangements because I was frustrated with calling the office and getting nowhere.

Posted by James | March 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

not happy

in 2008,i was layed off from my job and did the not smart thing to do, i took my 401k out to live on.in 2014 the irs and the state siezed my bank account and told me i would go to jail. we went to john orcutt and they said they could help us and we proceded to file ch.13. these taxes were over 10 tho...usand dollars and were the primary reason we filed. we paid these people 240.00 a month for 3 years and as soon as we were discharged my bank account was seizes again by the state revenue and 2 weeks later the irs sent me 2 certified letters of intent to levy property, now i owe intrest on way over 10 thousand dollars, so this bankruptcy did absolutly nothing but disperse 4064.00 to lawer fees that i could have went toward a payment plan to the irs if we were not lied to by this firm. if they had told us up front they could not help us i would have not filed. the post case parallegal was not helpful at all as was rude to me through a email i sent, which i still have. i just set up a payment with the irs and the state and i will be paying more that i payed this firm and twice as long....

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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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