Five years ago my wife advised to file for bankruptcy. I was reluctant to reach out to an attorney fearing that my financial status would take the worst turn. After dealing with so much turmoil over the next 3 years I took her advice and searched for a bankruptcy attorney. I made two calls. The first one was to Thomas Black and the other I do not remember. I chose Mr Black because of his honest approach that made me feel like this was not the worst thing that could happen to me. In fact, it was the BEST. After he and his TEAM guided me through the process and helped me file it was as if a great weight was lifted. I felt financially responsible again which I always prided myself of being. I recently became more financially stable and decided to purchase a home. With the guidance of Mr Black and his team I was able to get an approved loan and they helped me get the approval from the Bankruptcy Court to take on the additional Mortgage debt. I can't even imagine the number of folks Mr Black and his team have helped get back on track to a normal and productive life. Thank you for helping my wife and I realize that the American Dream is still possible for those who truly want to be financially responsible even after a setback.
Consulted with Mr. Black and he was very educated in the area of my concern and gave me the information I needed to handle it. Thank you sir for your help I really appreciate it.
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American Dream realized
Five years ago my wife advised to file for bankruptcy. I was reluctant to reach out to an attorney fearing that my financial status would take the worst turn. After dealing with so much turmoil over the next 3 years I took her advice and searched for a bankruptcy attorney. I made two calls. The first one was to Thomas Black and the other I do not remember. I chose Mr Black because of his honest approach that made me feel like this was not the worst thing that could happen to me. In fact, it was the BEST. After he and his TEAM guided me through the process and helped me file it was as if a great weight was lifted. I felt financially responsible again which I always prided myself of being. I recently became more financially stable and decided to purchase a home. With the guidance of Mr Black and his team I was able to get an approved loan and they helped me get the approval from the Bankruptcy Court to take on the additional Mortgage debt. I can't even imagine the number of folks Mr Black and his team have helped get back on track to a normal and productive life. Thank you for helping my wife and I realize that the American Dream is still possible for those who truly want to be financially responsible even after a setback.
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Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2018
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star only review
Consulted with Mr. Black and he was very educated in the area of my concern and gave me the information I needed to handle it. Thank you sir for your help I really appreciate it.
Posted by Jeff | November 23, 2016
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Excellent Legal Services!
Mr. Black and his outstanding team did an excellent job handling my Chapter 7 filing. They are a very experienced team of professionals which gave me an extremely high level of comfort and confidence throughout the entire process. I strongly recommend anyone seeking counsel for debt relief to consider this firm.
Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2016
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Bankruptcy & Debt Solutions
We are very thankful for Mr. Black and his staff. He really helped us with our case. Everyone was very professional at all times. All questions were answered and all calls were returned in a timely manner. We are very pleased with the services we have received.
Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2016
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Outstanding Job
Mr. Black came to my aid when I had no idea which way to turn. His team turned a very bad situation I got myself into, to where I was able to get my life back on track. His team was always there for me. They were professional in all aspects of the job. I sincerely recommend Mr. Black and his team.
Posted by Michael | October 13, 2015
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Amazing ,Honest Attorney
Thomas Black is the most amazing attorney ever! He is knowledgeable, honest and ethical. Black gave us our life back and helped us to reorganize our debt in a Chapter 13. We were able to save our home and vehicles and return to actually enjoying life again. Mr. Black's staff is equally wonderful. You are treated with respect and dignity at all times at this office. Mr. Black understands that people have peaks and valleys in their financial life and that just because you may be in a bad situation today, you don't have to stay in a bad situation. Mr. Black give you a honest and ethical pathway back to financial health. I highly recommend this skilled attorney.
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Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2014
Ceitique Law Office of J. Thomas Black, P. C
I am a current client of Mr. J. Thomas Black, and very appreciative of the successful accomplishments the Law Office have achieved in my bankruptcy case.
Attorney Selection Review
When the bankruptcy decision was made to be the best viable option, solicitations were made to various firms for proposals of their services. After the request for proposals were received, I was inundated with all sorts of claims their firms can offer regarding my situation and why their firm should be the one chosen. Given very careful evaluations of the serious proposals, the subject firm was chosen because of the office past experience, a Board Certified Attorney, and the attorney ability to perform in my bankruptcy proceeding in the highest manner.
The Law office Effort
The staff assigned to my case is a paralegal, administrator, and a second attorney to represent me in areas of formalities where the Principal Attorney needs not to attend. I am pleased with the office staff accomplishments in the progress obtained with my case thus far, and impressed with the individual contributions, and professionalism should cause the staff to look back on their experience with a great deal of satisfaction and pride in their achievements.
Summary
My experience with the law office has been a good one, and to my surprise much better than expected. I based my comment on previous experiences with different law offices representing me on other matters where the outcomes were not as efficient, honest, cooperative, and above board in all interactions with the entire staff of Mr. Black’s Law Office. I believe that Mr. J. Thomas Black is an excellent attorney with many years of experience (30); that in its self says volumes about Mr. Black’s capabilities more than I can mention in this Critique. Therefore, if I was asked about his law office services my recommendation would be speak to him and judge for you self. Finally, if you do decide to hire Mr. Black Law Office for their services, look for his handshake to seal the deal and you will leave the office feeling confident your concerns will be taking care of in your best interest.
A very satisfied client
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Posted by Chuck Newton | March 20, 2014
Tom Black Cares And Has The Talent And Resources To Help You Solve Your Financial Problems
I am not one of Tom Black's clients. I am a bankruptcy litigation attorney with my own practice. I have had the opportunity to work with Tom Black over the years. The main thing for me is that he cares about the financial needs and situations of his clients. Then he backs this up with a unique and detailed understanding of the law, the rules and the courts in which he practices. And, he does so in an efficient and diligent manner that strives to get the work assigned to him completed as flawlessly and quickly as possible. That really has to be appreciated because when someone or some family needs bankruptcy legal representation, it is generally urgent. The bankruptcy process can be technically complicated and confusing, and a client has to have faith that all possible measures have been explored, explained, and are being effectively utilized on his or her behalf. That faith is justified in regard to J. Thomas Black & Associates. In addition to all of this, what I appreciate overall is that Tom Black conveys a sense of calm that the financial situation, no matter how bad, frustrating or anxious can be temporary and, with some effort, will work out for the best. This calm comes from the good work he, and his office, does every day in every case.
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Posted by Ziad Kaakouch | March 19, 2014
Unbelievable knowledge and experiance.
After meeting with Mr. Black, I felt at ease and the heavy weight had been lifted off my shoulders. He is a wealth of knowledge and many years of experiance. The best part for me was when he did not know something, he let me know and researched my needs and requirements and came back to me with answers. His staff are bar none the best complement to Mr. Black's experiance. They kept me informed on the steps and up to date on the process. Great experiance with a great team even though it was for bankruptcy.
Thank you Mr. Black and staff for the making my life a bit easier.
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Posted by Hong | February 28, 2014
Review Mr. John Thomas Black and his staff
Mr. Black and his staff are great and very helpful. They handled our chapter 7 bankruptcy case with their responsibility and accuracy of services. We are so happy to hire them.
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2013
Best Attorney
My husband and I went to Mr. Black after a very bad experience. Mr. Black and his team made sure we knew what our options were and guided us through the process. Once everything was handled Mr. Black and his team have always been available for questions we had/have. If they receive anything notifications they make sure they notify us and provide us copies of everything. Nothing is a secret.
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Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2013
John Black is AWESOME!
John Black did an excellent job providing legal advice on my case and explaining the court process. He provided me with immediate feedback to any questions and concerns that I had about my case. He kept me informed about my case through emails and phone calls and he made sure my rights and privacy was protected. He was there to defend me when creditors violated my rights. I highly recommend John Black. He has done a FANTASTIC job!
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Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2012
Best Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney in Houston
I have consulted with many Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorneys in Houston, and by far, Mr. Black is the best. He is very knowledgeable and he guided me through the process every step of the way. He is honest, direct, and I’m very happy with the overall process; Best of all, his fees is very reasonable.
Posted by Foster | January 16, 2012
Thankful
I was very glad to find help with J. Thomas Black and staff. The experience was professional and I appreciate all the informed communication and commitment to my case. I can not thank you and staff enough.
Posted by anonymous | September 28, 2011
YOU SAVED MY LIFE...THANK YOU!!!
My life jacket because I could no longer swim!!!!
I am eternally grateful for the knowledge and willingness that God has given to Mr. Black and his staff. Words could not express the gratitude that I have for their kindness, thoughtfulness and understanding of my situation. YOU SAVED MY LIFE!!!
Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2011
Life Saver!!!
Mr. Black and staff were extremely efficient. They kept me well informed. He made a difficult ordeal much more tolerable.
Posted by John | September 30, 2009
Excellent Service and Peace of Mind
We received excellent service and peace of mind that blessed us in our time of crisis. We are suffering from an adjustment in our income due to the current economic climate. We went from over $150,000+ annual income to about $110,000. We were fearful of loosing our home and cars. Thank God we saw Attorney John Thomas Black's website. We checked out other attorneys, but Attorney John Thomas Black made us feel secure in knowing we had options that would work for us. Attorney John Thomas Black and his staff, especially Rob took care of us. His office responded to our messages and e-mails within one business day or less. The law office usually responded the same day they received my communication. We are blessed to still have our home and cars, plus we are about $100,000 less in debt. We hated having to file bankruptcy. However, once we accepted bankruptcy as one of our legal rights as a US citizen to have a fresh start we began to release a lot of stress immediately.
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Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2009
Great service!
I am an attorney (not a bankruptcy attorney) who recently went through some hard times. My family had hit rock bottom financially and had no idea what to do. As I had no knowledge of bankruptcy law, I did not know where to turn. After someone recommended Mr. Black, I called and scheduled an appointment. Following our meeting with Mr. Black and his staff, my wife and I felt immediate relief. Mr. Black and his staff are extremely knowledgeable, organized, and responsive. Whenever I had questions, I received prompt responses which specifically answered those questions. After our case concluded, Mr. Black went the extra mile in making sure our credit reports were accurately updated. I have nothing but good things to say about Mr. Black and his firm. Anytime I have a client, friend, or family member that needs help in this area, I send them to Mr. Black.
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Posted by Chris | August 27, 2009
Best Choice
When you feel that you have lost all dignity and trust it was very refreshing to know that Mr. Black help restore ours. Mr Black and his staff are very professional and caring.
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Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney | Oct 12
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"I endorse this lawyer. John T. Black is the bankruptcy lawyer that is my first choice for referral of all clients that need bankruptcy assistance. He knows the law and will help find a solution to difficult problems. I have worked with him on a number of matters and have found him to be compassionate, effective, and reasonably priced too. I highly recommend him to anyone with bankruptcy needs."