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Peter Walter Weston
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About Peter

I have been practice law for over 35 years.  For 30 of those years I have been practicing exclusively Bankruptcy Law.  I am Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Consumer and Business Bankruptcy Law.

 

Personally I have been married to my wife Kathy for over 30 years.  I have two sons.  Mike, who works with me as a debt relief lawyer and my other son Ryan who works for the Department of Justice.  I also have four grandsons who keep me plenty busy.

Practice areas

  1. Bankruptcy and debt: 100%

    47 years, 5,000 cases

Languages spoken

English, Farsi, Spanish

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Contact

Weston Legal, PLLC

177 West Gray Street
Principle Office
Houston, TX, 77019

Website
www.westonlegal.com 

      14001 N. Dallas Parkway
      By Appointment Only
      Dallas, TX, 75240

      9901 IH 10 West
      By Appointment Only
      San Antonio, TX, 78230

      106 E Sixth Street
      By Appointment Only
      Austin, TX, 78701

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      TXEligible To Practice In Texas 197505/28/2022
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers1723
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate Granted
      AV Preeminent RatedMartindale-Hubbell2020
      BBB Gold Star CertificateBetter Business Bureau2011
      BBB Gold Star CertificateBetter Business Bureau2010
      Cerificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2010
      BBB Gold Star CertificateBetter Business Bureau2009
      Certificate of AppeciationLamar Magnet School of Business2009
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2008
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2007
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2006
      AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2005
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2005
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2004
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2003
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2002
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2001
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business2000
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business1999
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business1998
      Certificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business1997
      Cerificate of AppreciationLamar Magnet School of Business1996
      Certificate of AppeceationLamar Magnet School of Business1995
      Board Cerfied Business Bankruptcy LawTexas Board of Legal Specialization1994
      Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy LawTexas Board of Legal Specialization1994
      work experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Attorney/OwnerWeston & Associates, PLLC2005 - Present
      Solo PractitionerLaw Office of Pete W. Weston1978 - 2005
      Assistant ProfessorSam Houston State University1975 - 1978
      associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys2004 - Present
      Houston Association of Debtors AttorneysMember1997 - Present
      College of the State Bar of Texas1994 - Present
      State Bar of TexasMember1975 - Present
      publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      International Bankruptcy Law ConferenceFair Debt Collection and Bankruptcy2007
      The International Bankruptcy Law ConferenceTruth in Lending Rescission Rights in Bankruptcy2006
      The International Bankruptcy Law ConferenceHabeas Corpus in Bankruptcy2005
      education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      South Texas College of LawJD - Juris Doctor1975
      Texas Tech UniversityBBA - Bachelor of Business Administration1970
      speaking engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      International Bankruptcy Law ConferenceFair Debt Collection and Bankruptcy2007
      International Bankruptcy Law ConferenceTruth in Lending Rescission Rights in Bankruptcy2006
      Municipal Justice Bar Association of TexasThe New Bankruptcy Law2005
      International Bankruptcy Law SeminarHabeas Corpus in Bankruptcy2005
      The Breakfast ClubBankruptcy in Texas2000
      South Texas College of Law Mock TrialMock Trial Judge1993
      South Texas College of Law Mock TrialMock Trial Judge1992
      South Texas College of Law Mock TrialMock Trial Judge1991
      South Texas College of Law Mock TrialMock Trial Judge1990
      South Texas College of Law Mock TrialMock Trial Judge1989
      South Texas College of Law Mock TrialMock Trial Judge1988
      legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      In Re Steven Kelly Kaptain, Case No. 01-04-00001, Court of Appeals of Texas, First District, Houston, 2004 Tex. App. Lexis 1123Original proceeding on Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus, Granted
      U S v One Boeing 707 Aircraft, 750 F2d 1280 (5th Cir Tex 1985); cert denied Servotech Int'l v United States, 471 US 1055 (1985)civil forfeiture of aircraft is allowed pursuant to executive order, cert denied

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      Had to file Chapter 7 due to an abundance of debt.

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      Gets the job done

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      Great bankruptcy lawyers

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      Lawyer John Tyler Nicholson

      John Nicholson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 15, 2018
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Nathan D McKinney

      Nathan McKinney, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Listen to Mr. Weston. His knowledge, ability and ethics will serve you well. He truly and consistently helps all of his clients. I endorse

      Lawyer John Tyler Nicholson

      John Nicholson, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 15, 2018
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Nathan D McKinney

      Nathan McKinney, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 11, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Listen to Mr. Weston. His knowledge, ability and ethics will serve you well. He truly and consistently helps all of his clients. I endorse

      Lawyer Neda Toloue

      Neda Toloue, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Hovanes Margarian

      Hovanes Margarian, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jul 13, 2014
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      I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer John Michael Phillips

      John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Lawyers who serve the avvo community as much as Mr. Weston are few and far between. It takes passion, concern and dedication to devote so much time. You have my endorsement and kudos.

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      Robert Harris, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 19, 2013
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      I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Weston is a regular contributor that I enjoy reading. His answers and analysis underscores his understanding of the law. I'd recommend him to anyone needing an excellent bankruptcy lawyer.

      Lawyer Gary D. Bollinger

      Gary Bollinger, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 11, 2013
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      Sensible answers based on years of experience. I endorse this lawyer.

      Lawyer Robert Charles Russell

      Robert Russell, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 28, 2013
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      I have seen Mr. Weston's advice and he clearly understands his field. He would be an excellent choice for any representation.

      Lawyer Evan A Nielsen

      Evan Nielsen, Unknown Attorney on Nov 7, 2012
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      I endorse this lawyer. I have seen multiple responses from Mr. Weston and he clearly understands his field. He would be an excellent choice for any representation.

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      Gregory Wiley, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 23, 2012
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      I endorse this lawyer. When I read Mr. Weston's responses, I find myself agreeing with him quite often. He is a great asset to the legal community.

      Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

      Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 13, 2012
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      Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

      Lawyer Robert A. Stumpf

      Robert Stumpf, Unknown Attorney on Aug 28, 2012
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      It is my pleasure to endorse Ms. Weston. I have been constantly impressed by the quality of his answers to AVVO users, as well as his obvious knowledge about a very wide range of bankruptcy topics.

      Lawyer Dorothy G Bunce

      Dorothy Bunce, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Aug 23, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Peter Walter Weston is a straight shooter and provides the honest & unvarnished truth that clients ought to be looking for in an attorney. If I lived in Texas, I would want him to represent me.

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      Gayle West, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 27, 2012
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      Pete is very knowledgable in bankruptcy with years of experience. He is highly recommended.

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