John Cantrell - Lawyer in Saint Matthews, SC

John R. Cantrell Jr.

Debt collection Attorney at Saint Matthews, SC

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Very Helpful With Debt Issue

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Practice areas

Debt collection

30%

Debt collection defense including magistrate court cases

11 years, 60 cases
Chapter 7 bankruptcy

25%

Filing Chapter 7 bankruptcies for consumer debtors

34 years, 350 cases
Chapter 13 bankruptcy

20%

Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcies for consumer debtors

34 years, 150 cases
Foreclosure

20%

Foreclosure defense

11 years, 10 cases
Landlord or tenant

5%

Defense of residential tenants in eviction and repair cases

2 years, 75 cases

Mr. Cantrell is in private practice in the practice areas indicated below. He has been licensed in South Carolina for almost 35 years, and practices in both federal and state courts, including magistrate courts.

Mr. Cantrell has neither applied for nor been recognized as a certified bankruptcy specialist by the SC Supreme Court. Any results achieved for current or former clients in other cases or endorsements from peers or clients neither imply nor guaranty that he will be able to achieve similar results in any other cases for current or prospective clients. Each case has different facts, clients, attorneys, and judges involved, all of which can make a difference in results obtained for a client, even where the applicable legal issues are the same.

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Licensed for 35 years

State SC

Status Good Standing

Acquired 1987

Updated 01/21/2023

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1997. See details

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Cantrell Legal PC

108 Phillips Ct

Saint Matthews, SC, 29135

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Posted by Andrew | August 18, 2020

Very Helpful With Debt Issue

Mr. Cantrell has done a great job for me. I was utilizing him for a debt situation. He will do everything he can to minimize costs to the client while attempting to fully settle the situation. He’s a thoughtful in his approach and his recommendations to the client. Highly recommend.

Posted by Keith | July 26, 2015

Outstanding Lawyer

Mr. Cantrell is a true professional. He goes above and beyond to make sure you are treated fairly and fights for the best settlement possible. Extremely knowledgeable in all areas of debt and credit issues. Highly recommend.

Posted by Kristin | July 20, 2015

Excellent lawyer

John is an excellent lawyer with unbelievable abilities to fight for his clients!! His strategies are better than most Lawyers out there. He is extremely intelligent and will out smart his adversaries every time. He gives the small guy Hope when you think there is no hope!!! John Cantrell is a Winner!!!

Posted by Timothy | February 6, 2013

A Definite Advocate

Mr. Cantrell is a kind, no -nonsense, tenacious, EXTREMELY knowledgeable, great listening ADVOCATE for those going through tough financial times. It seems at times he has more expertise in BK law than Trustees or Judges. His rates are VERY reasonable for his expertise. None could be more honorable or trustworthy. He is the one you want in your corner if you ever get in a financial mess. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1997.

Suspension issued in SC, 1997
updated on 05/30/2013

This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

Owner
Cantrell Legal, PC
1987 - Present

Staff Attorney
South Carolina Legal Services
2022 - 2022

Education

Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp Round 4
2014

Debt Buyer Litigation Boot Camp
2013

Max Gardner's UCC Boot Camp
2012

Max Gardner's Securitization and Servicing Boot Camp
2010

Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp Round 3
2008

Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp Round 2
2008

Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp
2006

University of South Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987

Bob Jones University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1983

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Legal Cases

Young v. Thunderbolt Holdings Ltd, LLC, 2015 WL 1641561
Settled via consent order with injunction

Portfolio Recovery Associates v. Black, 2015 WL 1505100
Creditor sanctioned $8,000 and case dismissed with prejudice

Pride Acquisitions LLC v. Goodwin, 2013 WL 9981147
Consumer motion for summary judgment granted and case stayed until creditor complied with law, case later settled for $17,000

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Associations

Association of Attorneys for South Carolina Homeowners
Member
2012 - Present

South Carolina Debtor Bankruptcy Bar
Vice President
2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates
Member
2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
2006 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
2015 - 2016

South Carolina Bankruptcy Law Association
Member
2002 - 2015

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Languages Spoken

English

American Sign Language

Honors and Awards

Member of the Month
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
2010

Speaking Engagements

NACBA Spring Convention, Walt Disney World Dolphin, Orlando, FL
Practicalities of Admitting or Objecting to Evidence in Bankruptcy Court
2017

SCBLA annual convention
Protecting Consumer Debtors
2015

Consumer Law Training 2014
Wells Fargo Attorney Foreclosure Manual
2014

SCBLA annual convention
Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1 and Motion for Relief from Stay Developments and Discovery
2013

SCBLA Monthly Meeting
Supplemental Attorney Fees in Chapter 13
2011

NACBA Spring Convention, Chicago, IL
Profitably Combatting Privacy and Discharge Violations
2009

NACBA Spring Convention, Hollywood, CA
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Debate
2008

SC Legal Services Bankruptcy Roadshow
Defending motions for relief from stay and filing adversary actions
2008

NACA Mortgage Litigation Seminar, Cleveland, OH
Motion for relief from stay defense
2008

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Attorney endorsements

Received (14)

Given (25)

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Daniel Stone

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Oct 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is one most prepared and knowledgeable bankruptcy lawyers in SC."

Joshua Farmer

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jun 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Cantrell is a highly committed and very skilled advocate for his clients. His clients can take comfort in knowing that they are well represented."

Dana Wilkinson

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John has such a passion for representing consumers in foreclosures and related matters, and addressing inequities that affect them. He is also among the most experienced in the state in such matters."

Pamela Stewart

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney | Feb 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent attorney and a leader in his field."

Carmen Dellutri

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Friend

"John and I met at Max Gardner's bankruptcy boot camp, and since that date, I have watched, listened to and learned from John. He is a fantastic advocate and friend. More importantly, he treats his clients like family. John works tirelessly for his clients and his results demonstrate it."

Theodore Araujo

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It is not possible to tell clients what an excellent lawyer John is in this limited space. I have come to know him and his work while participating in a national program to discover, counter and attack the abuses of the national mortgage system, and local court systems, by the major banks. Fearless, intelligent and aggressive he has taken extraordinary steps to make sure his knowledge is second to none. Excellent advocate. No more knowledgeable attorney in his community or nationally."

Latrice Latin

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. John is an awesome asset to the Bankruptcy community and magnificent researcher!"

Joseph Manning

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. As a colleague and fellow graduate of Max Gardner's Boot Camp I give Mr. Cantrell my highest recommendation."

Guy Conti

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a graduate of some of the same continuing education as me. This education convinces me that John has the requisite knowledge and commitment to being a super bankruptcy attorney!"

Brian Canupp

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John's common sense, down to earth approach, to bankruptcy matters is an attribute that serves his clients well. John strikes the difficult balance of being an advocate for his clients and achieving the best resolution possible. If I were facing Bankruptcy, Debt, and/or Foreclosure Problems in South Carolina I would have no worries about calling John."

George Holler

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Attorney Cantrell for 2 years. He's extremely diligent, passionate about his work, and more than competent. John is an expert in bankruptcy law and foreclosure defense. I emphatically endorse this lawyer."

Ray Lord

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for bankruptcy and litigation."

Andrew Miofsky

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a sharp lawyer who fights for his clients. Give John a call; he loves talking bankruptcy with new clients. We worked together on a seminar presentation and John did a thorough job and presented cutting edge bankruptcy ideas."

Oliver Gardner

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 04
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. John attended one of my very first Bankruptcy Boot Camp seminars back in 2006 and has attended five of our additional advanced consumer rights seminars since that date. He has been a leader in the consumer bankruptcy bar in South Carolina and also at the national level."

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Ray Lord

Bankruptcy and debt