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 151 - 155 of 171 reviews

Posted by C.Nelson | December 10, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Knowledgeable and

I can't tell you how thankful I am for Mr. Weston and his wonderful staff. We were served with a citation one evening and were terrified. I didn't even know what a citation was or why I was being served. I googled citation and fortunately found Weston and Associates. The staff at Weston knew exactly... what to do and put our fears to rest. Their rates are very reasonable with various payment options. They not only handled our pending citation but inquired about our overall financial situation. Due to the mountain of debt we had accumulated because of many different circumstances, we determined, with their guidance, that it was best for us to file for bankruptcy as we would more than likely be receiving numerous citations in the future. Because of their experience, there were no surprises along the way, we knew exactly what to expect. The knowledgeable staff at Weston treated us with dignity respect from the first phone call to the last and they helped us through a very difficult time. I can not say enough good things about Eliana and Jennifer and the tireless work that they put into our case. Thank you for truly changing our lives.

Posted by Bart | December 05, 2012

Great help in time of need.

Very much satisfied with Mr. Weston and staff. They kept us informed on what was needed, and we had the needed outcome. Would highly recommend this firm to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | November 08, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

GREAT BANKRUPTCY LAWYER

Going into bankruptcy was one of the "least proud" moments of my life, but Peter Weston really helped me to get through it. I wish that I would have known ahead of time how good he was. Then I wouldn't have worried so much throughout the process. Every time I got worried about something, I would emai...l Peter or his staff, only to find out that they had already taken care of the situation. I was extremely happy with the service that I received from Peter Weston and his whole staff. Deciding to file for bankruptcy was a very hard decision, but everyone at Peter Weston's firm made the process very easy for me. Everything happened exactly as Pete said that it would and there were no surprises. He really knows the bankruptcy system. Pete and his staff were very non-judgmental. There were never any nosy questions about how I had let myself get into such a bad financial situation. They were always very professional. They are also very friendly and upbeat, which is important when going through a bad situation like bankruptcy. I would highly recommend Peter Weston if you need a good bankruptcy lawyer.

Posted by Belva and Pete | October 28, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best advice we could have gotten

Living on a fixed income, paying the minimum on several credit cards, we were served with two lawsuits on two old credit card debts that we had quit trying to pay off. I was desperate, afraid of getting a judgement against our home, and depressed with the thought of never getting out of debt. Thank...fully, my internet search led me to the Weston law firm. Our intentions were to try to settle the lawsuits and keep trying to muddle through paying everything off. The wonderful Weston staff gave us a realistic evaluation of our chances of success. They were quite right to tell us that we owed too much and our best course was to file for bankruptcy. Pete Weston explained everything and told us this was the best course. He was right. Jennifer and Eliana are compassionate, caring, and understanding. They were always patient and quickly answered our questions. They answered the lawsuits that we were facing, taking that huge worry away. They were specific about the information we needed to provide and they promptly organized it and filed the forms. We were always kept informed. It is not enough to say they did an exceptional job. They gave us the chance to live without the constant strain and stress of drowning in debt, and they let us know that we were not alone.

Posted by Tina | September 28, 2012

So thankful for this office.

We just want to say how amazing this office is. My husband had talked to a couple of other lawyers and they treated us like we should be ashamed for the position we were in. When we had our first meeting with Mr Weston and his staff they were there for us and made us feel that things could be ok agai...n. The staff was there for any questions when we needed it. They were so helpful throughout the whole process. Anyone using Mr Weston office will be in the best of hands during this difficult time. With their help we are getting our life back and could not be more thankful for them. They went above and beyond for us. We appreciate them so much.

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Peter Walter Weston's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Nicholson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 15

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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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

Relationship: Other

"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

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