Jason Delmar Laas-Sughrue

Jason Delmar Laas-Sughrue

4.5
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 20 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

1225 North Loop West, Suite 550, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 20 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2005

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

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Payne & Associates

1225 North Loop West, Suite 550, Houston, TX, 77008

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Jason Delmar Laas-Sughrue's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 37 reviews

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

I do NOT recommend Jason Laas-Sughrue of JLS law out of Waco/Arlington - He incompetent and lies.

I do not recommend and will never refer anyone to Jason Laas-Sughrue of JLS law. I made the mistake of responding to a mailed flyer and contacting Jason Laas-Sughrue by phone on September 16th. In that initial phone conversation he said he would first reach out to the opposing counsel and request a... forbearance, modification or some other type of resolution other than bankruptcy. But if needed a bankruptcy could be done. He said over the phone his retainer to do all this was $400. He then wanted to do a Zoom meeting on September 17 – which took an hour of basically me watching him type a letter, asking for documents (which could have been done via text or email) and him asking me questions he already had the answer to - like my cell number that he had already used to text and email of which he had already asked for documents. It was a complete waste of time. He asked for a 2nd zoom, which consisted of him saying the attachments in your emails did not come though please re-send. That was it. Again waste of time. This could have been communicated via text or email. During that zoom his assistant Molly said they had everything they needed, they were in contact with opposing counsel and that if we needed to do a bankruptcy she would make sure to have all paper work for me to sign on October 1st. She said they would call on September 29th to confirm. NO one called. I complained. He requested a 3rd zoom which literally consisted of him saying….Molly is going to email you later with questions to finish the documents…. Molly did not email. No one called on October 1st. I complained on October 2nd. and complained about not receiving the documents that I needed to design. This incompetent person then said I am waiting on the retainer. (Had never asked before – poor business ethics). I sent the $400 on Friday, October 3rd after I had to ask for an invoice, link or some way to pay the retainer as he had only said….”how do you want to send the retainer”. Again poor business practices. . No response. I reached out on Saturday, October 4. No response. I continued to email & text. He then said his retainer was $4250 instead of $400. He now was wanting the entire atty fee allowed by the courts – even though his initial email said… “This fee is generally approved by the bankruptcy court and is paid through your Chapter 13 plan.” I panic since the sale date was Tuesday October 7th and I had not planned (over these past weeks ) for $4000 since he had said $400. I complained. His response was I’ll send you back your $400. That was it. He left me hanging to find someone to assist me with just 1 business day before the sale. This speaks volumes of his integrity & character. There was no contract, lack of disclosure and lies from the beginning to the end. I do not recommend Jason Laas-Sughrue of JLS Law out of Waco (or Arlington as they claim). He also goes by Jason Sughrue and Jason Delmar. I would not trust this shady person with any thing that is important to your family.

Posted by Rachel | May 05, 2025

Thank You Jason!

Jason provided clear, practical advice during our consultation. He was professional and easy to talk to.

Posted by Luc | September 02, 2016 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent legal help from Jason Laas firm

My wife and I were facing financial difficulties and were facing a foreclosure. We called Jason Laas firm for help based on all the mailers we received. I had quickly reviewed some firms online, and Jason Laas' firm stood out. I only encountered a bad report published on the Ripoff Report Web site. T...his did not bother me because I do know firsthand that these Web sites are not credible. The fact is anyone can right a bad review on such sites with little verification of the identity of the author. Often competitors will write a bad review under a fake name to tarnish a competing business. Sites like Ripoff Report and Yelp are known to allow just about any negative reviews with little monitoring. So this review did not stop me since I consider those sites border line scam. I called the firm and Jason actually answered the phone. After a brief conversation, I immediately made an appointment. There is a warm welcome when you enter his firm. Everyone seem to be kind and professional. Jason took the time to listen to my case and we retained his firm for our case. I must say that Jason and his team are knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. So far we have received excellent advice and service. They really try to work with you and look at every possibility to make it happen in your favor. Jason is very responsive including the entire staff and he kept me informed about the whole process. I will certainly recommend his firm in the future to anyone facing a bankruptcy or foreclosure of a home in the DFW area.

Posted by Rex | October 05, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

I CONSIDER THIS MAN THE ABSOLUTE WORST ATTORNEY I HAVE EVER DEALT WITH. BAD COUNSEL LEFT ME WITH $293,000 LIABILITY

I had a chapter 13 filing with this Attorney. When I got divorced and could not handle the mortgage any more, i made several efforts to get him to convert to chapter 7, so I could discharge everything, including the Foreclosure Liability that was imminent. I got some response FINALLY, after I wrote ...him two certified letters with return receipt. Then, he managed to convince me that I was better off with the Chapter 13. Being in that state of mind where you lose your House, your Wife and your job, all within a short space of time, you are too weak to fight or think for yourself. My Attorney gave me a terrible piece of advise. I could not understand why this Man thought I was better off continuing to pay debts I did not have to, and could not afford any more, instead of converting to chapter 7. Well, I listened to him, and made the greatest mistake of my life. My Chapter 13 has been discharged, and my lender waited till now to make formal foreclosure move on the House. Since I cannot file for another Bankruptcy for several years, I am now stuck with a Liability of $293,000 on a $158,000 House. How could this Man call himself a Lawyer? My several calls were never answered, most messages left on their answering system were never returned, and it got to a point where I practically threatened his License for him to return my calls. In lots of cases, I had to call the Office to ask about certain mails I received from David Peak, and I suspect they were sent copies. I was the one who notified my Attorney's Office about my Chapter 13 payments having been completed. Should it not have been the other way around? Sometimes, I was tempted to think he might be working against, and not for me. Yes, it was that bad. Am I wrong to feel this way? Are all Bankruptcy Lawyers like this?

Posted by Leticia | April 10, 2015

What a relief

I was worried, scared, stressed, not sleeping and did not know what to do. When I left Jason's office I felt like I could breath again. I slept that night. His office staff is very nice and all so helpful. Jason is a nice person that listened to me and did not make me feel like a number and gave me a... solution I could live with and solved my problems. Thank you Jason!

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Jason Delmar Laas-Sughrue's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jane McLaughlin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Jason on a number of occasions and find him to be compassionate and effective. Top-notch attorney."

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Mayur Patel

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If there was an equivalent for "bedside manner" for lawyer's, Jason has the best I've seen. Jason knows how to connect to people, to understand them, and match them with the best solution for their current situation. That "bedside manner" continues in the courtroom and with fellow attorneys so he is well respected in our legal community. I happily endorse Jason!"

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Kyle Payne

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jason is an experienced and practiced attorney who takes the time to tailor solutions toward each individual's circumstance. He cares about the client and has set up a practice in which clients have access to attorneys with experience instead of being passed down the line."

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Jane McLaughlin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2015

Gold Star, Better Business Bureau

2014

Gold Star, Better Business Bureau

2013

Gold Star, Better Business Bureau

2012

Graduate of Max Gardner's Bankruptcy Boot Camp, Max Gardner

2012

Gold Star, Better Business Bureau

2011

Gold Star, Better Business Bureau

2010

Gold Star, Better Business Bureau

2009

Gold Star, Better Business Bureau

2008

Gold Star 2008, Better Business Bureau

Work Experience

2005 - 2015

Owner, Laas Law Firm / Sughrue Law Firm

Associations

2012 - Present

Member of The Bankruptcy Section of The State Bar of Texas

Member

Education

2003

Case Western Reserve University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

2000

The University of Texas At Austin

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Speaking Engagements

2013

The University of Texas CLE Galveston

Bankruptcy / Proof of Claim

Publications

2013

The University of Texas CLE Galveston UT CLE Proof of Claim Paper

Languages

Spanish

English

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