Mr. Barrett received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University (BA '93), holds a certificate in International Law from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law ('99) and is a graduate of Whitter Law School (JD '00). During law school Mr. Barrett was an extern Law Clerk to the Hon. James N. Barr, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. After graduating from Whitter Law School, Mr. Barrett served as Law Clerk to the Hon. Lee M. Jackwig, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa. Upon completing this clerkship, Mr. Barrett returned to his home town to open a law office catering to the individual needs of his clients. Having been raised most of his life in Utah, Mr. Barrett understands the unique social, business, and legal community of the State of Utah. Mr. Barrett is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney's (NACBA), the Utah Bar Association (UBA), and the Central Utah Bar Association (CUBA). Mr. Barrett was recently recognized for the tenth consecutive year as one of the Legal Elite Bankruptcy Attorneys in the State of Utah, by his peers, in Utah Business magazine (2006-2015). The Editors of the American Media Consumer Business Review named Mr. Barrett as Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year 2010 and 2011. Recently the American Institute of Legal Counsel named Mr Barrett "10 Best" for client satisfaction.
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
1215 S. Main Street
Orem, UT, 84058
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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UT | Active | 2000 | 05/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2016 |
Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2015 |
Utah Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2014 |
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year | Consumer Business Review | 2014 |
Utah Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2013 |
Utah Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2012 |
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year | Consumer Business Review | 2012 |
Utah Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2011 |
Bankruptcy Attorney of the Year | Consumer Business Review | 2011 |
Utah Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2010 |
Utah Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2009 |
Utah Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2008 |
Utah Legal Elite | Utah Business Magazine | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Law Clerk | US Bankruptcy Court (S.D. Iowa) | 2000 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Better Business Bureau | 2009 - Present | |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | 2002 - Present | |
Central Utah Bar Association | 2001 - Present | |
American Bankruptcy Institute | 2000 - Present | |
Utah State Bar | 2000 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Lulu | Life After Bankruptcy: The Game Plan To Rebuild Restore And Renew Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy | 2018 |
DLBLAW | The Insider’s Guide: Getting a Fresh Financial Start in Utah. | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Whittier College School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Brigham Young University | BA | 1993 |
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific | Certificate International Law | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Bankruptcy | Bankruptcy Basics | 2012 |
Bankruptcy Basics | Banruptcy | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Hang Time Construction, LLC | Liquidation of assets |
In re RC Lewis Enterprises, LLC | Liquidation of assets |
In re Overstock Spas, LLC | Liquidation of assets |
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Steven Skabelund, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 21, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer. Doug is great with clients. More importantly he knows the cutting edge of the law. Best Bankruptcy in Utah. I have referred several clients to Doug. Thanks Doug for your good work.
Ronald Martin, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 20, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Steven Skabelund, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Doug is great with clients. More importantly he knows the cutting edge of the law. Best Bankruptcy in Utah. I have referred several clients to Doug. Thanks Doug for your good work.
Ronald Martin, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 20, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Jory Trease, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 1, 2017
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I have known Doug for many, many years on both a professional and personal basis. I have no hesitation in endorsing him for his legal abilities and desire to properly protect his client's best interests.
Brent Wirig, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 26, 2017
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I have been acquainted with Doug for several years now. His excellent reputation in the legal community is well deserved. He is extremely competent in bankruptcy law and has helped hundreds of clients navigate, what may be some of the most stressful issues in their lives. He is professional and cares deeply about his clients' issues. I strongly recommend Doug to anybody who is contemplating Bankruptcy. He should be your first call!
Robert Fugal, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Jul 26, 2016
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I endorse Doug as being a very careful and competent attorney who puts the needs of his client first.
Dana Burrows, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Doug for many years and endorse him without any reservation. He knows the law and is a great advocate for his clients in helping them resolve difficult issues.
Stephen Loos, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 31, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Doug is a very professional and capable attorney. He provides excellent service to his clients and I would not hesitate to refer any of my clients to him.
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