Scott Michael Forrester

Scott Michael Forrester

4.2
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 14 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

320 E. Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ

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

Licensed in Arizona for 14 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Forrester Law Practice

320 E. Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

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Scott Michael Forrester's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted by Vincent | January 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Got the job done

Hired Scott to handle my Chapter 7. Hired in Sept discharged in December Everything he said would happen did. No real bumps in the road. All good

Posted by Karla | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Excellent Attorney

I went to my consultation and hired Mr. Forrester to file my chapter 7. The firm filed my case the next day and stopped my garnishment immediately. I'm thankful for Scott and his staff for helping me and my family through a difficult time.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Bad advice and did not follow through on violations by creditor.

I hired him to advise and oversee possible bankruptcy.. He asked if I wanted to keep my business. I said emphatically yes. He said file chapter 7 because Chapt. 11 would demand money back and take four years to restructure. I said I wanted to rebuild the business and didn't know why it failed. h...e never said the business I own that is incorporated would be considered an asset to be sold off by the Trustee, or that someone could offer to buy it. That is what happened. Two years later, I have to rebuy the business or have it auctioned off. His response was threatening, totally false and defamatory. He said I was eighty years old, was diagnosed with dementia, all untrue. He called the incorporated business a pyramid scheme I did not own. There is more, but this lawyer badly advised me. I am not blaming him for my bankruptcy. I blame him for his bad advice that cost me and is still not resolved. The pro bono lawyer represented me and said I should never have filed a chapter 7 and withdrew just now because it has taken 2 years though discharged, and he can't work for free anymore though he tried to get me the justice I deserve, but I don't have the funds to rebuy my business. This is not spite, but my honest summary of the consequences of his bad advice. Others have made bad reviews, but they disappeared from his profile. His response to my complaint is false aggressive. I have dementia and am 80 yrs. old, and I don't own the business, that we retained him three years ago. All falsehoods. He responded he would sue me if I don't take down this review. I blame him, not for the personal financial problems for which I hired him, but for telling me to file the wrong bankruptcy, then refusing to advise the court of bad conduct by a creditor who now wants to buy the business from the Trustee, unless I rebuy it from the Trustee.

Scott Forrester

Replied last April 15, 2019

It's never good when you and your client don't get along, and that is certainly what happened in this case. Please call me if you would like to discuss any issues you are currently having, and hoping we can help you out.

Posted by Lily | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

thankful!

After months of stressing, I finally had the courage to file ch 7. I'm thankful Scott walked me through the process and put my fears to rest. Looking forward to a new start for me and my family. Thank you! Lily R.

Posted by Teresa | May 09, 2016 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Couldn't be happier

Scott represented my and my husband in a Ch. 13 Bankruptcy, then also a chapter 7 when my case was converted following my husband's death. There were many complications due to some money I received, but Scott was extremely zealous, attentive, and impressive in Court. This matter is finally over and... I could not be happier with the representation. I STRONGLY recommend Scott to anyone interested in any bankruptcy matter

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Scott will work hard for you."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

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

Suspension issued in AZ, 2021

updated on 02/22/2022

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Disbarment issued in AZ, 2021

updated on 05/06/2021

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Arizona State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2015

Boutique Law Firm of the month, Attorney at Law Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, Forrester Law Practice

2010 - 2010

Public Defender, Spokane City Public Defenders

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Bankruptcy section member

Education

2011

Gonzaga

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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