Peter Walter Weston

Peter Walter Weston

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

177 West Gray Street, Principle Office, Houston, TX

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Bankruptcy and Debt 100%

51 years | 5,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 50 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1975

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Weston Legal, PLLC

177 West Gray Street, Principle Office, Houston, TX, 77019

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Peter Walter Weston's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

171 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 171 reviews

Posted by Lyn | March 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Service!

Mr. Weston and his team were always polite and professional. My initial consultation was thorough and I didn't feel rushed. Mr. Weston took the time to address all of my concerns. His staff, Kate and Melissa, were always extremely helpful and responsive. This was a difficult decision for me to make..., but the process was very easy because of Mr. Weston and his great team.

Posted by Amie | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

So happy we picked Pete Weston

We were thinking about declaring Bankruptcy but were really overwhelmed by the whole decision and process. I did some research and found great reviews on Pete Weston and his group. I called them and had a free consultation with him and he reviewed our options and advised that Bankruptcy would really ...be the best decision to give us a fresh start. He and his team (Melissa and Kate) were fantastic. They were available throughout the process to answer questions and really stayed on top of all aspects. I am so grateful to this group for helping us through this and highly recommend them to anyone in the same situation. Thank you so much Pete and staff!

Posted by Ashley | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

5 stars

I received a judgement that I knew right away I wanted to take care of. The same day i received a letter from the Weston office saying they could help me. I took a chance and gave them a call. From day one they made the process easy and stress free. Kate and Melissa are extremely helpful in providing... updates along the way and staying in touch. Whenever I had questions they always had an answer. Mr. Weston even personally called me the night before my discharge to walk me through the process and ensure me that things would be okay and that it was close to the end. I highly recommend their service!

Posted by P.Lee | August 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

The real Deal! A+++ All the way!

Weston Legal is the real deal! Perfect 10 all the way! Here's my story: I received a flyer in the mail from Weston Legal stating that I had 2 possible judgments again me if I didn't respond by a certain date.. I was skeptical at first but because I had an actual , previous judgment against years ago..., I decided to do some research because I didn't want go down that road again. Okay so I called the number on the flyer and spoke with a representative from Weston Legal asking about these 2 judgments which then I was given the precinct name and court case numbers of each.. I called that actual precinct to verify this information and yes it was true....I had 2 judgment lawsuits dates...That's when I called Weston Legal back and asked about filing bankruptcy. I was then transferred to an attorney named Dan Christopher at the time. So I spoke with Dan, told him my situation, along with the horrible credit we(husband &I ) had, our financial stance and asked for his advice. He was so professional and courteous...I had a ton of questions and he answered all of them. So we decided filing bankruptcy would be the best solution not only to stop those 2 lawsuits but just for our overall horrible credit as a whole. Let me tell you, what really makes Weston Legal standout is THE AFFORDABLE PAYMENT PLAN! ! Oh my goodness, the 8 month plan made this possible for us.. We wanted to file bankruptcy years ago but could never afford the upfront attorney fee that most attorneys want right then and there.. I'm so grateful for this.. Making the first payment stop those 2 judgment lawsuits for a while until we were able to actually file the bankruptcy to get our case number. Once we completed the payment plan, it was time to actually file. By this time Dan was no longer with Weston and our case was handled by Kate Ramirez and Melissa Cruz. These 2 ladies were awesome throughout the whole process. I had a lot of questions during the whole process and they each took the time to answer each one.. No question was left unanswered period..They each walked us through each step of the process ensuring we understood the whole legality of it all..Now by actually filing, those 2 judgment lawsuits against me, were completely dismissed.. The day before our "Meeting of Creditors" date, Pete Weston himself called me to go over what to expect,the kind of questions, etc. We were represented by Don Hood, who was a representative of Western Legal. He was just as professional and courteous as the rest of the Weston Legal Staff. He also prepped us for the creditor meeting while we waited to be called to go before the trustee.. The meeting went well. Now at this point, all there was to do was just wait for our discharge. Kate and Melissa emailed us our discharge notice on August 11th and we couldn't be any happier! This was possible all becauseof a flyer I received in the mail that I acted upon...Wow!! Believe me, I did hours and hours of research before calling Weston Legal.. I had read and heard of too many families getting scammed by so called bankruptcy attorneys taking their money and not actually filing bankruptcy for them.. Weston Legal IS THE REAL DEAL!. The awesome part is that I live in another city and we did everything by email, phone , and mail.. I'm sure many people wouldn't trust that type of communication but let me be the first to vouch for Weston that they are legit and superb in every way. I too was skeptical but I just couldn't afford to have any more judgments against me and as horrible as our credit was(including repossessions), that was probably just the beginning of what was to come...By filing bankruptcy with Weston, we now have a fresh start and can hopefully get back on track with our finances.. Thank you to the entire staff at Weston Legal for all your assistance throughout this whole process. It was above and beyond and the most suberb.

Posted by Gilton | August 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Awesome Agency/Personal

Mr. Weston and his staff since day one were very verse on all cases of Bankruptcy and took the time to explain it all before they even collected there fee. Once hired they were on top of all matters and when my wife & I got confused in this detailed process they took time to explain it all and made ...us feel comfortable. They answered almost immediately when I sent questions on email or by phone. They are very courteous and professional, Kate and Melissa both pretty much head our hands through the whole process and when needed Mr. Weston was always there also. God Bless them all for making this tough process go smoothly. We were bless to have found their service. My family would recommend them 110%...

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John Nicholson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 15

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Nathan McKinney

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 11

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

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Neda Toloue

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 13

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

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"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 lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Gary Bollinger

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 11

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"Sensible answers based on years of experience. I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Russell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have seen Mr. Weston's advice and he clearly understands his field. He would be an excellent choice for any representation."

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Evan Nielsen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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 lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Robert Stumpf

Unknown lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Dorothy Bunce

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 23

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 lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pete is very knowledgable in bankruptcy with years of experience. He is highly recommended."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BBB Gold Star Certificate, Better Business Bureau

2010

BBB Gold Star Certificate, Better Business Bureau

2010

Cerificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2009

BBB Gold Star Certificate, Better Business Bureau

2009

Certificate of Appeciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2008

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2007

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2006

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2005

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2005

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2004

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2003

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2002

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2001

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

2000

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

1999

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

1998

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

1997

Certificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

1996

Cerificate of Appreciation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

1995

Certificate of Appeceation, Lamar Magnet School of Business

1994

Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

1994

Board Cerfied Business Bankruptcy Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Weston & Associates, PLLC

1978 - 2005

Solo Practitioner, Law Office of Pete W. Weston

1975 - 1978

Assistant Professor, Sam Houston State University

Associations

2004 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

1997 - Present

Houston Association of Debtors Attorneys

Member

1994 - Present

College of the State Bar of Texas

1975 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Steven Kelly Kaptain, Case No. 01-04-00001, Court of Appeals of Texas, First District, Houston, 2004 Tex. App. Lexis 1123

Original 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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Education

1975

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Texas Tech University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2007

International Bankruptcy Law Conference

Fair Debt Collection and Bankruptcy

2006

International Bankruptcy Law Conference

Truth in Lending Rescission Rights in Bankruptcy

2005

Municipal Justice Bar Association of Texas

The New Bankruptcy Law

2005

International Bankruptcy Law Seminar

Habeas Corpus in Bankruptcy

2000

The Breakfast Club

Bankruptcy in Texas

1993

South Texas College of Law Mock Trial

Mock Trial Judge

1992

South Texas College of Law Mock Trial

Mock Trial Judge

1991

South Texas College of Law Mock Trial

Mock Trial Judge

1990

South Texas College of Law Mock Trial

Mock Trial Judge

1989

South Texas College of Law Mock Trial

Mock Trial Judge

1988

South Texas College of Law Mock Trial

Mock Trial Judge

Publications

2007

International Bankruptcy Law Conference Fair Debt Collection and Bankruptcy

2006

The International Bankruptcy Law Conference Truth in Lending Rescission Rights in Bankruptcy

2005

The International Bankruptcy Law Conference Habeas Corpus in Bankruptcy

Languages

English

Farsi

Spanish

Activity

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