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 5 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Jain | September 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Rude and incompetent

Kept asking for more. We paid $3,000 for nothing! Our case was dismissed because of lack of paper work. Now Scott has dismissed us. Still has our money though! He is rude and arrogant. Office even misplaced funds we sent. Good we had cancelled checks. Our file papers stated we had only paid him $1...,500. Wheres the rest of the money IRS!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Angry Client | June 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Worst Attorney Ever

Rarely returns calls or emails. When you do finally speak with him, he is rude, deeming, and arrogant. He even raised his voice, actually yelled, at me for not understanding why my lender continued to contact me. Took upfront payments by credit card which is not allowed.Charged another additional fee...s for a modification when he never finished the initial filing. Told me it was so much work. He did not do the work. He did not review the work that his paralegals did either. Now he has been disbarred and I have been summoned to appear before the judge in my case. In my experience he should not have his license reinstated.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

BEWARE!!!!!!!

Bad advice, no advice. Incompetent and rude staff. He submitted information to the court that was different than what we submitted to him. Continues to withhold our case file. His lack of advice has cost us $20K and still counting. I could go on......... Since our case is still ongoing with a new a...ttorney, I am forced to post this review anonymously. But Forrester knows who we are.

Scott Forrester

Replied last April 15, 2019

First of all, I am sorry your case unfolded as it did, I know it was tough for you. however, this review was posted anonymously for a reason because the client knows there is no truth to it. This is an example of what happens when you are not honest with your attorney.

Posted by Margaret | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Relieved

I highly recommend Scott Forrester and his team to anyone in need of filing bankruptcy. Scott is very professional & understanding but most importantly, he made me feel comfortable by answering all of my questions & the staff was courteous and very respectful of my time.

Posted by Michelle | May 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Couldn't be happier!

I retained Mr. Forrester and his firm because I was drowning in debt and could no longer afford to continue to stay in debt. I had tried everything from consolidation to car title loans and nothing was helping. He gives you all the options that are available and helps you to make the best choice for ...your situation. They filed my case quickly, kept me informed, and got me the financial freedom I desperately needed. I couldn’t be happier!

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Scott Michael Forrester's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Hecksel

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

Activity

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