John Victor Mastriani

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John Victor Mastriani

4.7
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 38 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Settlement, Litigation ... +4 more

One Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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About John

Biography

Consumer Warrior and Debt Destroyer $$$ Call Today, Sleep Tonight. Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 32%

Debt Defense for Downtrodden Consumers. Full litigation services and affordable payment plans. We fight for your rights and help you get your life back from greedy creditors.

27 years | 3,106 cases

32%
Debt Settlement 32%

27 years | 2,912 cases

32%
Litigation 32%

38 years | 4,756 cases

32%
Admiralty and Maritime 1%

31 years | 8 cases

1%
Class Action 1%

31 years | 7 cases

1%
Personal Injury 1%

38 years | 500 cases

1%
Wills and Living Wills 1%

26 years | 89 cases

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-45%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2020
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+ 6

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 38 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1987

Eligible to Practice in Texas

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

The Mastriani Law Firm

One Greenway Plaza, Suite 100, Houston, TX, 77406

texasdebtdefense.com/

John Victor Mastriani's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

169 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 46 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Juan Menjivar | December 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

He’s Great!

John was absolutely wonderful! He helped me fight against a collection agency. Mr. Mastriani assured me that he would take my case especially when the circumstances were very last minute. I appreciate all his help and guidance towards my case. If you need a lawyer for debt collection. He’s your guy! ...

Posted by Tandy | December 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Default judgment defense

Texas Debt Defense Add a photo Texas Debt Defense 5.0 (8) Bankruptcy attorney in Houston, Texas Overview Services Reviews Photos About Google review summary 5 4 3 2 1 5.0 (8) Reviews All lawsuit2 Sort by Most relevant Newest Highest Lowest Tandy Johnson This nightmar...e started appropriately a year and a half ago. All of a sudden me and my wife bank account was frozen. Come to find out there was a judgment against us we didn't know about. This left us in a bad situation, you can only … More PATSY DIAZ 12 reviews 4 days ago New I needed legal assistance fast. Law Assistant at Texas Debt Defense & Matriani Law Firm , came to my rescue. John was honest about there fees. They acted quickly on my behalf, The lawsuit was dismissed, they saved me about $17, 000.00. I have used them twice. Best firm ever. Hung Diep 1 review a month ago John has helped me multiple times with my debt collection issues. Always kind, courteous and a pleasure to speak with. Explained the pros and cons of each choices to assist on my decision. Very professional and would definitely recommend! Derek S This nightmare started appropriately a year and a half ago. All of a sudden me and my wife bank account was frozen. Come to find out there was a judgment against us we didn't know about. This left us in a bad situation, you can only imagine what this can do to your financial stability and financial responsibilities. After the initial shock we starting contacting different offices for advice. Everyone was telling us alot of negative and not so helping or encouraging solutions. To this day i can't remember how we got in contact with Mr. John Mastriani. I believe we was just calling phone number after phone. But he must have been GOD that led us to him. Immediately Mr. Mastriani started asking us questions relative to the judgment. He then told us how we should proceed to attacking the judgment. A whole lot of encouraging and positive conversations, me and my wife knew this gentleman was the one we needed to represent us. This was our first issue ever needing legal representation about anything. Mr. John set us down and explained to us step by step what our case will detail of and all the good and worst case scenarios. So we agreed and Mr. John went to work. I can't give you the full details because of confidentiality, but i tell you the results was satisfying to me and wife. Just say we started being up the creek, and in the end we're full of smiles and can now breath a whole lot better. Yes it was alot times of quietness but we let the process work itself out. Mr. John did return our calls and answered our questions when we had them. Mr. John is also a FIGHTER, that's what i liked about him. He fights for your best interest at hand. He will also give you good sound advice of which way you should proceed when a case is at its end whence. I will definitely use and refer my family and friends in his direction if any of them needs his expertise.

Posted by Brandon | November 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Debt Settlement

So glad I called Texas Debt Defense for help

I am so glad I called Texas Debt Defense to help us with a medical bill for my daughter, who at the time was a pro cyclist. They helped achieve a significant discount and settlement for a situation where the provider was not responsive to us before we had Texas Debt Defense on our team. Plus their t...eam was very personable and available, I didnt feel like I was working with a huge corporate machine, I felt like our case mattered to them.

Posted by Dana | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Over and Beyond

First off let me say that John goes above and beyond to make things simple and clear when dealing with your case. My wife heard John over the phone and said to immediately hire him. Mr, I was skeptical at first, because John had all of my information within 30 seconds and had developed a plan of atta...ck to help my family. I told my wife,” I have to go in and meet this guy.” I went to the office and met a kind, friendly, professional and Charismatic Attorney that really cared and treated me with respect and dignity. John won my case in no time flat. John underpromises and overdelivers on his work. This is an Attorney that you truly can trust to help you and your family in these difficult times when dealing with debt collectors, who can take your assets, levy your bank accounts, and intercept your paycheck legally. Please give John a call, you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Hung | October 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Wonderful lawyer and great at what he do!

John has helped me multiple times with my debt collection issues. Always kind, courteous and a pleasure to speak with. Explained the pros and cons of each choices to assist on my decision. Very professional and would definitely recommend!

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John Victor Mastriani's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lawrence Dietlein

Debt settlement lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse John Mastriani. John is a very competent and compassionate attorney who aggressively fights for his client's rights. I would recommend his services to my clients, friends and family members without hesitation."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jerry Jarzombek

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John works hard for his clients. He skilled and proficient in the areas of debt defense and harassment by debt collectors. He knows the law, and knows how to make an intelligent argument to the Court. I recommend him without reservation."

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Bonner Walsh

Litigation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When faced with either debt defense or credit harassment matters, it is hard to think of many attorneys with the experience and the reputation that John has. I would not hesitate to recommend that anyone facing issues with an aggressive collector or being sued over an old debt seek his assistance. If you do you will not regret your decision."

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Robert Gilbert

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an aggressive but honest advocate for consumers. You can count on him."

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Patrick Murphy

Debt settlement lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Mastriani for several years now and refer all my clients who are in need of debt settlement services. With his broad knowledge in litigation, he provides unsurpassed counsel and has set the bar in this field. I highly recommend him"

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Jason Wells

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known John Mastriani for many years. He is incredibly skilled and proficient in his field, as well as, holds a great reputation in the community. I have recommended John to several friends and family members for their debt issues. I am confident that any case which he handles will be completed with the utmost professionalism and skill. You should feel confident entrusting John with your matter."

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Thomas Malone

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Mastriani is very familiar with defense of credit card and debt buyer lawsuits in the Houston area, and I have no hesitation recommending him."

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Pamela Stewart

Debt settlement lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known John for several years and think very highly of his work. He is extremely successful with his cases."

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Stewart Miller

Debt collection lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a Consumer Rights Lawyer in North Texas and have worked with John Mastriana over the years. I send consumers to Mr. Mastriani if they live in an area beyond the range of my practice and I beleive they live within the area of his practice. Also, I send consumers to him when I believe his past experience with particular collection lawyers will benefit the consumer. John Masrtiana has never disappointed me. He is one of the best!"

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Dana Karni-Ilouz

Debt and lending agreements lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John and I have worked together in a number of cases, our most notable effort being a case of first impression in the Southen District of Texas. John is a very hard working attorney, well known and highly regarded among attorneys dealing with consumer debt issues."

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Gary De Serio

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John Mastriani a long time, he handles hundreds of cases for consumers in distress and helps them resolve their debt issues. He is a champion for the consumer and I am proud to know him."

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Christopher Thornhill

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is the best in the Houston area for resolving bankruptcy, debt or credit card issues. He protects the consumers."

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Patrick Murphy

Corporate and incorporation lawyer

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Christopher Thornhill

Debt settlement lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 02/22/2022

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 08/03/2021

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 10/29/2021

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 10/29/2021

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Partially Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2021

updated on 10/29/2021

Partially Probated Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. When the attorney returns to practice, he or she will be on probation, meaning the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2004

updated on 11/04/2010

Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2017

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

1985

Law Review, Cumberland School of Law

Work Experience

1990 - Present

Principal, Mastriani Law firm

1988 - 1990

Attorney, Diedrich, Hoelke and Rubin

Associations

2014 - Present

Who's Who

Who's Who Honors Edition

2014 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Litigation Section

Member

2014 - Present

Houston Bar Association, Commercial and Consumer Law Section

Member

2014 - Present

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

MASTRIANI REVERSES TRIAL JUDGE ON APPEAL

Successful Appeal for Client

MASTRIANI REVERSES DISTRICT JUDGE

Successful Appeal of a District Court Judgment

975081: Midland Funding, LL.C. v. Consumer, In the CCCL 1 of Harris County. Texas

Take Nothing Judgment in Favor of Consumer

The Misuse of Arbitration to Collect Consumer Debts

Enlightened U.S. House on Misuse of Arbitration to Collect Consumer debts

2007-CV-02382: Sam Gachiengu v. Fia Card Services, In the Southern District of Texas

Landmark decision for Consumer against Banks

NO. 09-06-283 CV: Bruce Clifton v. American Express, In the 9th Court of Appeals Texas

Overturned a Large Judgment on Appeal and Won at Trial

14-04-01131-CV Kelly K. Hay v. Citibank (South Dakota) N.A., In the 14th Court of Appeals Texas

Large Interest Rate Judgment Eradicated

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Education

1988

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1987

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

Proctor of Admiralty

1983

University of Houston, main campus

BBA

Speaking Engagements

2013

Webinar for Mobile Websites

Webinar on Mobile Websites

2013

Fox News Morning Extra Avoid Holiday Credit Tricks

2013

Fox Morning News

1099C Debt Forgiveness

2012

Fox Morning News

Debt Reduction Strategy

2012

Fox Morning News

Improving Your Credit

2012

Fox Morning News

Your Money Questions

2012

Fox Morning News

How to Avoid Retailers Tricks

2012

Fox Morning News

Avoiding Holiday Debt

2012

Fox Morning News

Credit Card Default

2012

Fox Morning News

Credit Card Company Tricks

2012

Fox Morning News

Anatomy of Credit Card Lawsuit Revisited

2012

Fox Morning News

What type of calls creditors can make

2012

Fox Morning News

Tips to get a Favorable Debt Settlement

2012

Fox Morning News

How to Avoid Credit Card Debt

2012

Fox Morning News

How to Defend a Collection Matter

2012

Fox Morning Edition

What to Say to a Debt Collector

2011

Fox Morning News

Freedom from Debt

2011

Fox Morning News

How to be Debt Free

2011

Fox Morning News

How to Settle Debt

2011

Fox Morning News

Helpful Tips to reduce Credit Card and Bank Debt

2011

Fox Morning News

Dealing with Debt

2011

Fox Morning News

How to reduce Interest and eliminate principal

2010

Fox Morning News

Anatomy of a Credit Card Lawsuit

2010

Fox Morning News

How to Deal with Overwhelming Debt

Publications

1987

Cumberland Law Review Research Board

Languages

English

Spanish

Vietnamese

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