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

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 120 minutes


Payment Methods

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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 36 - 40 of 58 reviews

Posted by dale | December 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

"get the facts"

Like the commercials say folks--- Please Please get the facts about bankruptcy from the professionals, not friends and family... the entire staff did a great job from start to finish, it was no where near as hard as I thought it would be and the staff was available at all times to answer questions a...nd check numbers etc etc... the paperwork involved has been so well laid out and simplified by the firm I wish I had done this a couple of years earlier... so please, if your in over your head--- and you know if you are--- go see these folks, they really are going to help you... and best of luck to all of you... dale

Posted by Stephen B. | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Down to earth expects!

They made a very uncomfortable situation very comfortable. Answered all my questions and let me know it was okay, and they would help me fix things. They helped me keep my house, and save my family! My initial contact, Amy Hodge was the best! She was so friendly and I immediately got the feeling she... cared about my case from the start. This kind of attitude goes along way and is the main reason I choose this law firm. Highly recommend!

Posted by Charlisa | November 25, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Awesome Staff

The staff at John Orcutt office in Wilson was awesome! I really enjoyed working with Amy Hodge. She made me feel like we was friends from school. Know question was a silly question. Thanks everyone for your help!!

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Dissapointed

I used Jon Orcutt's services to declare bankruptcy. The first two ladies that I met with were awesome. They were able to guide me through the paperwork and were very helpful. Once we filed for bankruptcy it was a different story, we were handed off to a paralegal and communication stopped. We ha...d to call for updates and for other issues and often we would need to leave several message over several days because they were not available to take calls or even answer emails. On top of that, when we did get a response it was short and rude! Our questions were not fully answered and I felt like they were talking down to me because I was not familiar with all the legal terms. Then I would need to contact them again to get the correct answers which again would take days. I'm not sure if they are understaffed or just don't care. I would not recommend.

John Orcutt

Replied last November 03, 2015

John Orcutt here: This is the very type of situation I struggle, everyday, to avoid. We work very hard to answer every call and to get every client the answers and help they need as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it is impossible to satisfy everyone all the time. I only hope the client who wrote this review will get in touch with me so I can make it right. Please call me. My cell number is 919-413-3133. When you call, tell me what happened and I will do my best to make it right.There is never, ever, under any circumstances, a reason or an excuse for being rude. If you know me, you would know that treating clients with anything less than complete caring and respect is simply not who I am. If you would, please, call me and give me a chance to prove it. Respectfully.

Posted by Mike | July 24, 2015

Simply the best...

The best thing i could have done, wonderful people and great attorney's. The problems i was having all went away and so did the headache. If you need the help call John he wil help!!

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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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