Michael Weston - Lawyer in Houston, TX - Avvo

State Years

New York - NY 3 years

Florida - FL 11 years

Arizona - AZ 11 years

Texas - TX 17 years
Licensed for 3 years

State NY

Acquired 2020

Status
Currently Registered No misconduct found
Licensed for 11 years

State FL

Acquired 2012

Status
Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
Licensed for 11 years

State AZ

Acquired 2012

Status
Active No misconduct found
Licensed for 17 years

State TX

Acquired 2005

Status
Eligible to Practice in Texas No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Michael Wayne Weston

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney at Houston, TX

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Knowledgeable and Professional

Mike Weston was able to examine the facts and documents of my case in our first meeting and give me recommendations and options of how to proceed. It felt like a partnership in which he explained the pros and cons of the various decisions to be made. He was able to work with opposing counsel to negotiate a very favorable settlement. I was impressed and very pleased with the outcome! I will definitely recommend him to others because I know from my personal experience that he will interact with them to ensure understanding of the path forward and that he will keep them informed while on that path!

Great Attorney! Highly recommended!!

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About Michael

Learn Michael’s areas of practice.

5

Practice areas

Bankruptcy and debt

20%

18 years
Debt and lending agreements

20%

We fight debt lending agreements

18 years, 5,000 cases
Debt collection

20%

I focus primarily on defending collection lawsuits brought by debt purchasers or other creditors.

18 years, 5,000 cases
Debt settlement

20%

18 years
Litigation

20%

I focus primarily on defending collection lawsuits brought by debt purchasers or other creditors.

18 years, 5,000 cases

TOO MUCH DEBT? BEEN SUED? LET ME HELP.

I have helped thousands of clients with debt related issues. Please let me know how I can assist you.

Awards

Client's Choice

2023 2022 2021 + 10 ...

Top Contributor

2014 2013 2012

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Contact Michael

Weston Legal, PLLC

(877) 413-6454 Office

(866) 579-6411 Fax

177 West Gray Street

Principle Office

Houston, TX, 77019

westonlegal.com

Michael Wayne Weston

(877) 413-6454 Office

(866) 579-6411 Fax

14001 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 1200

By Appointment Only

Dallas, TX, 75240

Michael Wayne Weston

(877) 413-6454 Office

(866) 579-6411 Fax

2202 N West Shore Blvd, Ste 200

By Appointment Only

Tampa, FL, 33607

Michael Wayne Weston

(877) 413-6454 Office

(866) 579-6411 Fax

2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 600

By Appointment Only

Phoenix, AZ, 85016

Michael Wayne Weston

(877) 413-6454 Office

(866) 579-6411 Fax

9901 IH 10 West, Suite 800

By Appointment Only

San Antonio, TX, 78230

Michael Wayne Weston

(877) 413-6454 Office

(866) 579-6411 Fax

106 E. Sixth Street, Suite 900

By Appointment Only

Austin, TX, 78701

Michael Wayne Weston

(877) 413-6454 Office

(866) 579-6411 Fax

841 Prudential Drive; 12th Floor

By Appointment Only

Jacksonville, FL, 32207

Michael Wayne Weston

(877) 413-6454 Office

(866) 579-6411 Fax

1111 Brickell Avenue

By Appointment Only

Miami, FL, 33131

Michael Wayne Weston

(877) 413-6454 Office

(866) 579-6411 Fax

618 East South Street, Ste 500

By Appointment Only

Orlando, FL, 32801

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Reviews

5.0 / 5.0

396 customer reviews

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Client's Choice

Client's Choice is an Avvo award granted to attorneys with a significant number of client reviews over 4 stars in a given year.

Posted by anonymous | February 2, 2010

Knowledgeable and Professional

Mike Weston was able to examine the facts and documents of my case in our first meeting and give me recommendations and options of how to proceed. It felt like a partnership in which he explained the pros and cons of the various decisions to be made. He was able to work with opposing counsel to negotiate a very favorable settlement. I was impressed and very pleased with the outcome! I will definitely recommend him to others because I know from my personal experience that he will interact with them to ensure understanding of the path forward and that he will keep them informed while on that path!

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Posted by anonymous | April 14, 2009

Great Attorney! Highly recommended!!

I would recommend Mr. Weston to any of my friends. He handled my debt settlement case and got it dismissed! He is very knowledgeable and responsive to any questions that I had! Great attorney!

Posted by AARON | September 20, 2023

outstanding Experience

I would recommend Weston Legal, PLLC to anyone. This was a very easy and fast process. We had numerous questions that were answered in a very timely manner.

Posted by Dawn | August 16, 2023

Wonderful

This company had work with me due to my deafness. Had made this very less stressful for me they told me to sit back and they will do their job and they did and I'm very grateful thank you so much cheers

Posted by rosa | July 7, 2023

judgment case

Jessica Owens was wonderful to work with! She was very quick to return my phone calls and answered any question I had throughout the process. She explained things clearly and was very friendly every time Weston Legal makes the whole process easy and I would HIGHLY recommend them if you are in need of legal services!!! my case was dismiss i was so happy she took the time to listen to my concerns and needs and provided me with expert guidance every step of the way. I would highly recommend this law firm to anyone in need of legal services. They indeed went above and beyond to ensure that my needs were met and that I was satisfied with the services provided. Thank you again

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Posted by ELIZABETH | June 7, 2023

Amazing job!

Very amazing team! both in communication, response and performance. Dominique Mcknight at Weston Legal has been outstanding, successful, very thorough and consistent in updating me. He has done a great job and for that am grateful!

Posted by Jose | April 17, 2023

Help!

My attorney and his team were professional, informed, and experienced. They advised me well and pleasant to work with. Thank You!

Posted by B Santana | April 5, 2023

threatening to seize my bank accounts

I received a letter from a credit card attorney threatening to seize my bank accounts. I called this Weston Legal and immediately I received an email from Jessica Owens followed by a phone call. Within the next few days, Jessica Owens was able to negotiate a reasonable settlement and a payment plan that I can afford. She came through for me in my stressful time. She kept me up to date on the events as they played out. I would definitely recommend this firm.

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Posted by Alissa | March 20, 2023

Very helpful and kind

Courtney was very helpful. It was my first time having to deal with being taken to court and she was very nice. She always responded in a timely manner and walked me through everything. They filed all the paperwork for me very quickly and got my case settled within a week of me emailing them. They offer payment plans as well to pay them which is very helpful for me. Would recommend to anyone.

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Posted by Michelle | February 27, 2023

Debt Lawyer

Jessica was really helpful and did everything in a timely matter. These guys are my go to when it Come to fighting debt. If you’re looking for a company that you can trust and get things done quickly and professional, I highly recommend this company. Thank you guys for all that you do!

Posted by Myron | December 5, 2022

Lawsuit Dismissed

Got a collection thrown out/dismissed! I never had to go to court or anything. They took care of everything!

Posted by Kari | November 17, 2022

Excellent Representation

I had the pleasure of Jessica Owens handling my case. Jessica made a stressful situation in my life so much easier. Jessica was very informative, walked me through every step of the process and provided timely updates. Jessica's professionalism is bar none and she is an asset to her profession. I couldn't have hoped for a better outcome. Thank you again Jessica! Done

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Posted by Oliver | October 1, 2022

Excellent customer service

I hired Weston Legal to help with a credit card lawsuit. Since the beginning everyone was very nice and explained everything that was happening. Megan did an amazing job negotiating a settlement for 40% of the amount owed. I really liked that I was kept updated of any changes throughout the whole process. I definitely recommend hiring Weston Legal. Thank you Megan and anyone else who helped with my case.

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Posted by Carol | September 27, 2022

Ryan Yanaway Weston Law Firm

Ryan Yanaway with Weston Law Firm did an Absolutely Fantastic Job getting my case dismissed in record time. He went above and beyond my greatest expectations.. Very understanding, Courteous, and the most professional Lawyer I have ever met. I would recommend this law firm with my highest regard and especially Ryan. I was very distressed over this law suite. However Ryan really took charge and really defended me against this creditor.. Good Job Ryan! I call him Mr. Wonderful! Thank you

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Posted by Paul Robert | September 26, 2022

EXCELLENT HACKER

I needed assistance on how to fix my credit and perhaps purchase a small condo/townhouse. I had a credit score of 517 across board, 4 hard inquiries (11-6-2019) 3 open accounts (car note, $35,000) and student loans (187,000-greatest mistake of my financial life); 3 negative marks, totaling $7,000-thought of asking for a pay to delete before learned about PINNACLE CREDIT SPECIALIST on MyFico blog. It still seems like a dream but I now have a FICO score of 811 and all hard inquiries, student loan, open accounts erased from my report and every debt now appears as paid on time. I sincerely appreciate the service I got from PINNACLE CREDIT SPECIALIST I encourage everyone who has credit issues to quickly contact them on: [email protected] / +1 (585) 466 4373.

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Posted by Rosendo | September 12, 2022

Five Stars

Weston Legal is the Best. They make the process very easy. Rosio Rodriguez is the best very understanding and helps you along the way. And that why I give Weston Legal 5 Stars..

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2022

Litigation

Very helpful in our needs during COVID times we have a debt for $10,000 to the Bank we contact the Weston firm they negotiate with the Bank and our debt was reduced to less than half and we can pay it with minimum monthly payments

Posted by Jonathan | June 28, 2022

Thank you Weston Firm

Ay Had Many Questions b/c it was My First Time getting sued. They helped me Settle this quick & Smooth. I Appreciate their Loyalty & Recommend Highly. Thank you Firm.

Posted by Halbert | June 15, 2022

LIFE SAVER

Thanks to pinnacle credit specialists for helping me and my family. I call them life saver, they helped me clear all my debt without any trace and also purchased a new house for my family. My previous credit score was at Equifax 526, TransUnion 557, and Experian 568. I had 29 accounts, 2 collections, 2 public records and 20 inquiries. I came across pinnacle credit specialists on a google forum, I shared my problems with them, they pulled my credit score to 815 across the 3 credit bureaus. All negative items have been wiped off. Thanks to pinnacle you can contact them on: PINNACLECREDITSP[email protected] you can also text them on: +1 (585) 466 4373.

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Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2022

The Best

Let me start by saying I spent a lot of time researching Law Firms! Ultimately, I chose Weston Legal and I totally made the right choice. From day one they were in contact with and provided details on every option and next steps. Even better, their fee was less than expected and paid in monthly payments. Good news is I ever need help in the future for a similar matter, no time researching will be required, I will go straight to Westin Legal! Note: Everyone I worked with was awesome but Rosio Rodriguez totally went above and beyond, I can’t ever remember working with anyone in any capacity that was more responsive and had such attention to detail, and totally resolved my case beyond expectation. THANK YOU, Rosio!!!

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Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

Owner
Weston Legal, PLLC
2005 - Present

Summer Associate
McGlinchey Stafford, PLLC
2004 - 2004

Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Edward C. Prado
United States Court of Appeals
2003 - 2003

Legal Assistant
Law Office of Pete Weston
1994 - 1998

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Education

St Mary's University School of Law San Antonio Texas
JD - Juris Doctor; (magna cum laude) top 5% of class
2005

St. Edward's University, Austin Texas.
B.B.A
2002

Legal Cases

Hilco Receivables vs. My Client
Dismissed prior to trial

Unifund CCR Partners vs. My client
Judgment against Unifund

Equable Ascent Financial LLC vs. My Client
Case Dismissed

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Associations

State Bar of Texas
Member
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Houston Bar Association
Member
N/A

Houston Association of Debtors Attorneys
Member
N/A

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
N/A

National Association of Consumer Advocates
Member
N/A

Texas Young Lawyers Association
Member
N/A

Houston Young Lawyers Association
Member
N/A

State Bar of Arizona
Member
N/A

Florida Bar
Member
N/A

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2014

Clients Choice Award
Avvo
2014

Who's Who in American Law
Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2014

Client Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2013

AV Peer Review Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
2013

BBB Gold Star Certificate
Better Business Bureau
2013

Clients Choice Award 2013
AVVO
2013

Clients Choice Badge - Debt Settlement
AVVO
2013

Clients' Choice Badge - Debt Settlement
AVVO
2012

BBB Gold Star Certificate
Better Business Bureau
2012

BBB Gold Star Certificate
Better Business Bureau
2011

BBB Gold Star Certificate
Better Business Bureau
2010

BBB Gold Star Certificate
Better Business Bureau
2009

John M. Harlon Award For Academic Achievement
John M. Harlon Society
2005

Deans List
St. Mary's University School of Law
2005

Deans List
St. Mary's University School of Law
2004

Deans List
St. Mary's University School of Law
2003

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Publications

Website
Sued for Debt in Texas
2011

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Speaking Engagements

University of Houston
Debt Defense
2014

University of Houston
Debt Defense
2013

State Bar of Texas, Consumer and Commercial Law Section
Debt Collection Litigation 101
2012

Paralegal Program Guest Speaker
Debt Defense
2012

Channel 2 News
Debt Collection Phone Bank
2009

The 4th International Bankruptcy Law Seminar
Fair Debt Collection and Bankruptcy
2007

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Attorney endorsements

Received (18)

Given (9)

Endorse Michael

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

"I endorse this lawyer."

Debt collection Attorney | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Robert von Dohlen

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Aug 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Richard Rosenstein

Unknown Attorney | Jun 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Weston is a skilled and respected member of the legal community. He is a zealous advocate for the rights and interests of his clients."

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Jun 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mr. Weston since our law school days, and the infallible integrity and work ethic he possessed then has carried over and translated into a thriving law practice post-graduation. Mr. Weston is as meticulous and prepared as they come in his practice area. You're in good hands with him."

Tazewell Shepard

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Other

"This is a very good bankruptcy attorney and is highly respected by peers in this community. I am happy to endorse this attorney!"

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Weston is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."

Debt collection Attorney | Dec 12
Relationship: Other

"I recommend using Mr. Weston regarding any debt collection/settlement matters you have."

Jesse Hernandez

Debt settlement Attorney | May 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is an outstanding debt relief attorney. An time I have a client that needs help with bankruptcy or debt solutions I give them Mike's card. His years of experience and dedication to his clients make him an expert in his field. I proudly endorse Mike Weston."

Dana Karni-Ilouz

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a diligent consumer advocate. He is tireless in his efforts to help his clients through their debt issues."

Debt collection Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael and I have worked together both in opposition and on the same side over the years. I find him to be a strong advocate for his clients and yet still maintain his high ethical standards. He always makes time to discuss all options on our pending cases which is refreshing in this practice area."

Kristy Gabrielova

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recommend this attorney to anyone seeking competent legal representation on debt and bankruptcy related matters. I have known Mike for several years now. Most of the time, we are on the opposite side of the case. I have a lot of respect for this attorney. He does a good job for his clients, he is straightforward and easy to work with and he's a class act."

Debt settlement Attorney | Apr 23
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Mike for any debt/consumer issues you have. He is knowledgable & well respected in his field."

William Mitchell

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | Apr 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lawyer Weston is an outstanding resource in his practice area, and he gives his clients superior service."

Debt settlement Attorney | Apr 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

General practice Attorney | Sep 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is one of the most intelligent, competent lawyers that I know. I've known him since law school where he graduated with honors and was on Law Review. Any time I have a question about a matter in his areas of expertise, he is the first person I contact."

Bankruptcy and debt Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mike is a great lawyer. He's handled several cases for friends of mine and obtained excellent results. I would recommend him for anyone dealing with collectors and bankruptcy issues."

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Divorce and separation

Jesse Hernandez

Criminal defense

Debt collection

Unknown

Kristy Gabrielova

Bankruptcy and debt

William Mitchell

DUI and DWI

Criminal defense

Dana Karni-Ilouz

Bankruptcy and debt

Personal injury

Avvo Contributions

Top Contributor

Michael earned significant contribution points in 2014.

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