Alexander B. Wathen

Alexander B. Wathen

also known as Alex Wathen

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 27 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Appeals, Family, Wills & Living Wills

13201 Northwest Freeway, Suite 800, Houston, TX

About Alexander

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 50%

Transforming businesses into profit making enterprises by trimming debt, cutting costs, and spurring innovation. Protecting your assets.

24 years

50%
Appeals 30%

Delivering results in the appellate courts when the court of first instance got it wrong.

24 years

30%
Family 10%

Protecting your assets with pre-nupital and post-nupital agreements.

28 years

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Protecting your assets when you are incapacitated or after you pass away.

28 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 27 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1998

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Houston Main Office

13201 Northwest Freeway, Suite 800, Houston, TX, 77040

Sugar Land Offices (U.S. 59 @ Hwy. 6 and 19901 U.S. 59)

2245 Texas Avenue, Suite 300, Sugar Land, TX, 77479

Katy Offices (I-10 @ Hwy. 6 and I-10 @ Grand Parkway)

1400 Broadfield Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX, 77084

Frisco Area Offices

6735 Salt Cedar Way, Building 1, Suite 300, Frisco, TX, 75034

San Antonio Office

3585 Wurzbach Road, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX, 78240

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Martin | August 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney, kind, personable and highly skilled.

Having a very strict deadline with the courts and trying to find an attorney who could help me, after about 2 dozen phone calls I had just about given up. I was given Mr. Wathen contact info as a referral. I immediately contacted him and even with the deadline and complexity of my case he jumped righ...t on it. With only a couple of days left he was in full swing, this man is everything you want in an attorney. I have never seen someone put together very lengthy extremely detailed accurate legal documents as fast as Mr. Wathen, I have to admit, seeing the result of his work and watching him in action was a humbling experience. If I could give 6 stars I would, but if you want the best this is the man to hire.

Posted by Reggie | March 27, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Hard worker amazing knowledge!

Alex Wathan is the best! His knowledge and work ethic is over the top. I can not express my appreciation for real life after bankruptcy. My case was very complicated and overwhelming to me. Alex is the only attorney I trust. Thanks Alex I am blessed today because of your hard work! There is life aft...er bankruptcy with Mr. Alex Wathen!

Posted by ana and apollo | July 19, 2010

best attorney i ever met

alex has been there for me since 2005 than we had little trouble and he helped me again he has been there for me ever since. i have never met an attorney so well proformed and well maintained he'll go all the way to help you i found the best attorney ever and still will be there when i need him

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2009 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Helped In A Difficult Situation

After a failed business venture I found myself in the worst situation possible. I talked to a couple of lawyers and did not think it was possible to get out from under the situation or it would be after many years. I found Alex on the internet and I stopped by Alex Wathen's office after 6:00 PM to se...e where it was. Not only was he still working he stopped what he was doing made time for me and counseled me on my options. For the first time someone listed to me and actually asked the right questions. He believed it would take months not years to help me through the legal process. A couple of weeks later on a Saturday morning he filed my case. Three months later it was over and I had a fresh start in my life. He explained what to expect, made sure all the filings were complete and answered every question I had. If he did not answer the phone immediately he usually called back the same day. I always knew what was going on but even better Alex Wathen did.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2008 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best Bankruptcy Lawyer

Alex Wathen was my bankruptcy atty. During a very hard time in my life i had to make some tough decisions. I found Alex over the internet and truley knowing what to expect I made an appt with him to discuss my sistuation. He was very professional and prompt in getting everything that I needed and mak...ing sure that I was taken care of to the best of his ability. Having experience in the legal field my self as a paralegal I was fimilar to some extent to the legal aspect of how things work. However, my field of expertise was in a completely different field from his. He walked me through every step and made sure I completely understood everything that was going on. When I called he answered and always made me fell as if I were his only client. Because of Alex I was able to get out of the sistuation that I was in and keep my bankruptcy plan as well. I would recommend him to anyone he is a great atty and he definetly knows what he is doing. I always say that "your in hood hands" with Alex Wathen.

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Alexander B. Wathen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Azhar Mamdani

Unknown lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sheridan Green

Appeals lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Alex is an excellent lawyer with a tremendous amount of experience, particularly in bankruptcy law and appeals. I seek his advice frequently and invite others to do the same."

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Robert Bennett

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This is a Class A+ Attorney who can see you through the most complicated or difficult bankruptcy matter. I would hire him immediately and know that he will take care of my legal problems. If I had a bankruptcy case, I would hire him to represent me. You should give him a call and discuss your legal problem with him. best wishes, Attorney Bob Bennett, BA, MA, JD (former federal prosecutor and General Counsel for Coca-Cola Bottler."

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Matthew Berkus

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alexander is an active member of the bankruptcy community both locally and nationally. His expertise is well known and he constantly provides relevant and novel information to fellow attorneys and his clients. If you are suffering a debt crisis, Alexander can find a solution."

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Kelly Benavides

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Scott Markowitz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work, competence, skill set and ethics."

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Lucio Montes

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I would use him for a bankruptcy case. I refer clients and friends to hire Alex. Alex's attention to detail and technicalities makes a superb attorney for Bankruptcy law."

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Kent Anderson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Nick Thompson

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Scott Markowitz

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Top Lawyers 2013 - Bankruptcy / Debt Law, Houstonia Magazine

2013

Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Member Bankruptcy Advisory Commission

2011

Appellate Attorney of the Week, Texas Lawyer Magazine

2007

Member Bankruptcy Exam Commission, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2006

Board Certified Consumer Bankruptcy Law,

1998

Special Recognition, Municipal Justice Bar Association of Texas

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Founded new law firm, Alex Wathen & Associates

2009 - 2013

Managing Partner, Wathen & Scott

2002 - 2007

Founder of the Bankruptcy Practice, Kubosh & Associates

1998 - 2007

Trial Attorney, Kubosh & Associates

Associations

2014 - Present

Association of the United States Army

Member

2013 - Present

Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Bankruptcy Advisory Commission

Member

2012 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Member

2003 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2003 - Present

Houston Association of Debtors Attorneys

Member

1998 - Present

Municipal Justice Bar Association of Texas

Member

1998 - Present

Harris County Municipal Justice Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2013

Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Bankruptcy Exam Commission

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Azeez v. State

Conviction reversed by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

Holder v. Texas Department of Public Safety

Affirmed

Darby v. Time Warner Cable

Affirmed

Jamshedji v. State

Appeal dismissed

Sanchez v. State

Conviction reversed and acquittal entered

State v. Kassem

Conviction Reversed

Kassem v. State

Reversal of conviction

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Education

2001

University of North Texas

M.S.

1997

University Of Minnesota

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Practical Skills Seminar

Attorneys Fees after Ethics Opinion 611

2013

Annual Practical Skills Seminar

How to Appeal from the Houston Municipal Courts

2012

Annual Traffic Law Seminar Caselaw Update

2010

Annual Practical Skills Seminar

21st Century Law Practice Marketing

2009

Monthly Luncheon

Ethics in representing clients and in advertising

2009

Belo Mansion Luncheon

Bankruptcy to Solve Motor Vehicle Related Debts

2009

Annual Practical Skills Seminar

Cutting Edge Issues

2007

How to Beat a Failure to Appear

Motor Vehicle Law

2007

Conference on Criminal Appeals Appeals Originating in Municipal Courts of Record

2007

CLE Luncheon

Everything you want to know about the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Bill (BAPCPA) But Were Afraid to Ask

2006

MJBAT Mexico Seminar, Queretaro, 2006

Cutting Edge Issues in Traffic Ticket Defense

2005

Annual Traffic Law Seminar Appeals

Publications

2007

University of Texas School of Law Conference on Criminal Appeals Appeals Originating in Municipal Courts of Record

Languages

French

Spanish

Swedish

Activity

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