David Howard Cutler

David Howard Cutler

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 35 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

4602 E Thomas Rd, S-9, Phoenix, AZ

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 30%

Our firm represents debtors in the filing of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. We represent individuals and corporations.

52 years

30%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

Our firm represents debtors in the filing of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. We represent individuals and corporations.

52 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 6 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2020

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1990

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Phoenix Fresh Start Bankruptcy

4602 E Thomas Rd, S-9, Phoenix, AZ, 85018

Phoenix Fresh Start Bankruptcy

11201 N Tatum Blvd, Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ, 85028

Cutler & Associates, Ltd

4131 MAIN ST, Skokie, IL, 60076

Cutler & Associates

1901 N Roselle Rd, Ste 801, Schaumburg, IL, 60195

Cutler & Associates, Ltd

17W220 22nd Street, Suite 410, Oakbrook Terrace, IL, 60181

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1444 N Farnsworth, Aurora, IL, 60505

Phoenix Fresh Start Bankruptcy

2990 N Litchfield Rd, Goodyear, AZ, 85395

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David Howard Cutler's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

162 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | December 22, 2014

Bankruptcy

I consulted with David Howard Cutler regarding the subject of bankruptcy. I was impressed with his advice. He was straightforward, honest and seemed to be truly genuine about helping me. Stuart Swanson, handled my case directly. He was confident, skillfull, responsive and I trusted that he had my be...st interest as a top priority. He handled all of the details of my case so flawlessly that it made what I thought was a traumatic experience, quite simple and painless. My case is completed and has been successfully discharged. I would highly recommend David Cutler and Stuart Swanson. One of the best decisions I could have made was to put my trust in them. They've helped me to get my financial life back on track.

Posted by Kevin | June 23, 2014

Mr Cutler and Mr Swanson deliver results in your interest!

Mr Cutler and Mr Swanson are fantastic attorneys! I had the pleasure of working directly with Mr Swanson in our Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case. After discussing the case with a few lawyers in the area, I found Mr Swanson to be most intelligent, thoughtful, wanting to listen to our concerns and prompt wi...th responses to questions. Mr Swanson is very knowledgeable in the idiosyncrasies pertaining to Chapter 7 and he was at ease in plotting a safe course through the legal sea before us. I did not doubt for a second that Mr Swanson had our best interest in mind while advocating on our behalf. In the end his skills yielded results, as we were very pleased with the outcome. Four years on - rebuilding our lives, my wife and I find ourselves in an admirable financial situation due in no small part to the help we received from Mr Cutler and Mr Swanson. I would recommend my friends or family members seek the service of Mr Cutler and Mr Swanson's extremely capable abilities, without any reservation.

Posted by Renee | June 11, 2014

Stuart Swanson & David Cutler are the REAL DEAL!

I was terrified to file BK, all I knew were the horror stories we all hear about. From my very first conversation with Stuart I felt informed and that I had someone on MY side for a change. He and his team walked me through everything, every step of the way. When he told me that 6 months after... filing I'd be starting over fresh HE WAS NOT KIDDING! no hidden fees, no BS and no chasing him for answers. I met with another BK attorney prior to meeting Stuart and left there feeling like a criminal and an irresponsible person who may not even qualify for chapter 7. Not the case with Stuart/Cutler & Associates - If you are honest with him, he is absolutely honest with you about your options, how it will work and what steps have to be taken to get there. I have already recommended him to others, one of them fired her attorney and went with Stuart and is extremely pleased she did. Highly recommended!!

Posted by Steve | April 09, 2014

Before you sign with any other attorney, make the effort to talk with Cutler and Assoc...

I have met a few attorneys in my time, but none as professional and straight forward, matter a fact as Stuart Swanson! He is extremely aware of his field and provides you a very well thought out plan. I didn't realize just how good he was until the day I had to appear in court and I watched other ...attorneys function. Stuart had me totally prepared and ready for the session and things went 100% to his plan. I have recommended Stuart several times already and would suggest to anyone before you consider another Bankruptcy attorney, at the very least talk to Stuart. There is a difference between attorneys and how they treat you.... don't make a mistake by using someone less than this firm.

Posted by Kevin | March 11, 2014

Got it Done and Handled

Let me start by saying I'm a picky person and I generally have low tolerance for lawyers who seem to want to be treated differently than other professionals who are equally experienced in their fields. I expect anyone I work with to use diligent communication, straight forward advice, patience, and w...illingness to help the person understand -- be it a plumber, politician, architect, lawyer, or the person who makes my sandwich. I hired this firm to handle a bankruptcy case that involved investment real estate. They were in the middle of an office move at the time and it seemed to cause some issues with meetings being rescheduled, etc, but all in all I received the discharge. Everything went smoothly and all my nagging/detailed questions were answered. Several months later, when the real estate finally was falling off, an issue came up with creditor for the property seeking collection activities/deficiency. This clearly isn't allowed given the discharge. Stuart, after an email and phone call, took care of the issue that evening and sent communication to the creditor that resulted in them back tracking and removing collection attempts. Cutler & Assoc (I worked w/Stuart specifically) is a well respected place that gets the job done. Do they always communicate perfectly? No. Do they know what they are doing? Yes. If you have a road bump come 3-6 months later, as in my case, do they stand by their work? Yes. Do I get the impression they at times forget what it's like to be on the other-we-dont-understand-what's-going-on-side? Yeah, but I think any professional does over time. Patience explaining and empathy towards a client's fears/worries they could improve on. People naturally get nervous and worried regarding legal matters, shouldn't be surprising. This is the firm to hire if you want a high class, get the job done, and service oriented firm. They aren't perfect, but they work with you, address what you raise, and they have a high integrity and work ethic. I would definitely recommend them for Bankruptcy cases. If anything, they are too busy, but that's a good sign.

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David Howard Cutler's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rosemary Kostopoulos

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Cutler is an attorney that I happily endorse, as an upstanding member of the legal community and a strong advocate for clients."

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Joe Messineo

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"David Cutler is a top notch attorney who is well respected by the entire legal community. This is an attorney that I would trust my family members and closest friends to, and whom I proudly endorse!"

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Kostas Kostopoulos

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Dave Cutler is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!"

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Client's Choice, Avvo

2016

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2014

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2013

Clients' Choice, Avvo

2012

Contributions, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Partner, Phoenix Fresh Start Bankruptcy

1990 - Present

Founding Partner, Cutler & Associates

Associations

Illinois State Bar Association

U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Education

1990

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Touro College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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