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Ryan J. Dove

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  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed for 12 years
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About Ryan

Dove Law Firm, PLLC is a Debt Relief Agency.  We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code as well as resolve other debt issues.

 

By appointment only.

 

Our office is located on the North Loop just west of I-45.  Call today to schedule a free consultation.

Practice areas

OtherDebt settlementLawsuits and disputesChapter 13 bankruptcyChapter 7 bankruptcy
  1. Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 55%

    12 years, 348 cases

  2. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: 25%

    11 years, 189 cases

  3. Lawsuits and disputes: 15%

    Defense and/or settlement of lawsuits filed based on debts.

    11 years, 68 cases

  4. Debt settlement: 4%

    Non-judicial debt settlement.

    11 years, 5 cases

  1. Tax: 1%

    Non-bankruptcy IRS debt resolution.

    4 years, 1 case

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

1111 North Loop West, Suite 1115
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Dove Law Firm, PLLC

1111 North Loop West, Suite 1115
Houston, TX, 77008

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
TXEligible To Practice In Texas 200809/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers774
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Reader's ChoiceThe Leader News2020
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2019
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2018
Pinnacle Award WinnerBetter Business Bureau2018
Top LawyersHoustonia Magazine2018
Pinnacle Award WinnerBetter Business Bureau2017
Reader's Choice AwardsThe Leader News2017
Most Pro Bono Cases Litigated - Southern District of TexasLone Star Legal Aid2017
Best Bankruptcy Lawyers in Houston 2016Expertise2016
Pinnacle Award WinnerBetter Business Bureau2016
BBB Award for ExcellenceBBB2016
Reader's Choice AwardsThe Leader News2016
Top LawyersHoustonia Magazine2016
Reader's Choice AwardsThe Leader News2015
Most Pro Bono Cases Litigated - Southern District of TexasLone Star Legal Aid2015
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing PartnerDove Law Firm, PLLC2014 - Present
AssociateThe Schachter Law Firm, PC2009 - 2014
AssociateAdair & Myers, PLLC2008 - 2009
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Houston Bar AssociationMember2018 - Present
Houston Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionMember2018 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember2014 - Present
Houston Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember2008 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Bankruptcy Law SectionMember2008 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
NewswireObama Administration Considering New Rules to Help Student Debtors After Corinthian Colleges, Inc. Bankruptcy2015
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Houston Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor2008
Ohio State UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science2002
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
14th Annual Consumer Bankruptcy PracticeJeopardy Ethics2018
Houston Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysObjecting to Unsecured Proofs of Claim in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy2017
Business Law WeekLaw Practice Forum2017
Small & Midsize Firm WeekHow Do I Know if Small is For Me?2015
2014 Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Bench Bar ConferenceMortgage Arrears – What Attorneys and Accountants Should Know2014
Basic Bankruptcy Training for LawyersBankruptcy 1012013
Basic Bankruptcy Training for LawyersBankruptcy 1012012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In re De Cunae, No. 12-37424 (Bankr. S.D. Tex., 2012)Discharge Granted
In re Lowry, No. 11-40813 (Bankr. S.D. Tex., 2011)Hardship Discharge Granted

Reviews

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Finest Character and Legitimately Sincere

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Ryan, took my request for a meeting with impressive urgency and gave me a complete comfort at points of my case. I cannot recommend he and his team any higher. Top notch.
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
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Lawyer you can trust and respect

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Like many people, I'm suspicious of attorneys. Visiting with some of them regarding my issues only made me more cynical - they are often self-absorbed, arrogant, unable to clearly communicate... Well, Ryan Dove is the exact opposite of it. Impeccably professional and at the same time friendly and personable. I have seen him not only in his office but also with his colleagues and in court - he has been outstanding. And I'm also partial to people who help stray animals - which Ryan does in his spare time. Great lawyer and great person.
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Hired attorney

Knowledgeable, Helpful

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Mr Dove is just who I needed to help me through my Bankruptcy. During our consultation, he put me at ease and answered my questions. His advice was genuine. He didn't promise me sunshine & rainbows, laid out the facts as they were, and recommended a course of action. I am thankful I chose Mr. Dove to represent me during my Bankruptcy. He took a burden off my mind, and I highly recommend him.
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Ryan J. Dove

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If you are reading this review, you can consider yourself very fortunate. This is a very difficult time in anyone's life. Having a knowledgable and kind person on your side is so important. I knew Ryan was the right person when he spent over 90 minutes on the phone with me discussing our situation, offering options and guidance without any payment requested. Ryan walked us through the process and we achieved our goal smoothly and efficiently. He was always available for questions and made us feel secure in our case. Thank you Ryan! You have our highest recommendation.
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Highly recommend

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I highly recommend Mr. Dove. He was always available to answer any and all of my questions either by phone or email. His very reasonable fee, was a flat rate and from the very beginning he was very thorough on what was to be expected for his rate. He truly made this, "what could have been" horrible experience, a pleasant and easy going one.
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Satisfied Debt Settlement Client

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Mr. Dove helped me with debt settlement lawsuits twice. I was so pleased with his service and the results of my first case that I hired him for a second time a couple years later. He is polite, honest, knowledgeable, thorough, and prompt in responding to inquiries.
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Very thorough and great to work with

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Ryan made a very stressful process much easier to navigate. He explained all my options in detail and kept me updated every step of the way. Going through something like this can feel like the end of the world, but Ryan presented it and executed in a way that made me realize this was the right way to handle the financial tribulation I'd found myself in. I would recommend him with the highest of grades to anyone in a similar situation to mine.
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My Attorney

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Ryan Dove did an excellent job with my bankruptcy. He was very clear with me on what was going to happen from our very first meeting. Any questions I would have, he was just a phone call or e-mail a way. I would recommend Ryan Dove to anyone that needed his assistance.
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Attorney endorsements

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Richard Granvold, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Oct 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Why? Because as a person filing bankruptcy , you don't know what type of attorney you are meeting with usually if no background checks. This attorney provides accurate and detailed answers to Avvo debtors..which shows he has the knowledge and expertise to provide you accurate information. All of us attorneys know attorneys we would never refer a family member to and others who we would refer them to. You should want this type of attorney so you know you are taken care of. I suggest you discuss your case with him first; you can always obtain a second opinion but I am confident you wont want to.

John Lassen

Well respected in the legal community

Jeannine Goche, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Teri Walter, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Feb 24, 2015
Relationship: Other

We share office space with Ryan Dove. He is a very knowledgeable attorney, and I highly recommend him for any bankruptcy matter!

William Dyer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've known Ryan for several years as a professional colleague and friend, and I can attest to his dedication and competency. HIs clients are fortunate to have him in their corner!

Kevin Davidson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ryan is a great lawyer. He's provided solid advice on bankruptcy questions I've had for my own clients.

Christopher Stevenson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer.

Stewart Guss, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 18, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Ryan is an extremely conscientious and hard working attorney. He takes his commitments to his clients very seriously and has exhibited an enormous capacity to work on his cases. I've had the pleasure of associating with him professionally and can highly recommend his legal services without any reservation.

Sergio Cabanas

I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney.

Sean Cleary, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community.

Christian Lassen

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Robert von Dohlen, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Robert Taylor, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

John Black, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Ryan Dove as a bankruptcy attorney. I've known him and his work for several years, and he does excellent work. He genuinely cares about his clients and strives to do his best. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him myself if I needed help with a bankruptcy or if I had debt problems.

Charles Newton, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have worked with Ryan in regard to bankruptcy cases. He is knowledgeable, diligent, and prepared. When you get down to it, this is the essence of a good lawyer.

Adam Schachter, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 5, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Ryan was my right hand in my bankruptcy practice for over five years. Near the end, he was pretty much my left hand as well. Had it not been for my career change, Ryan would have become my partner and taken over my now defunct law firm. He is kind, thorough, prompt, reasonable and knows the ins and outs of our bankruptcy world better than anyone I know. TREAD CAREFULLY when hiring a bankruptcy attorney. You only know you've hired a bad one after it's too late. Ryan is one of the few good ones in town, on every level, and you can't possibly go wrong with him as your lawyer. You have plenty of choices: make a good one and choose Ryan.

Dorothy Bunce, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Ryan J Dove is a new volunteer attorney here on Avvo & it is already clear that his emphasis is on solving client problems. I am looking forward to seeing Attorney Dove's continued contributions here on Avvo & am honored to take this opportunity to endorse him.

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