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Dwayne M Farnsworth
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Biography
Dwayne Farnsworth is the Magaging Partner of Farnsworth Law Offices in Mesa, Arizona. He has practiced as a bankruptcy attorney for over 25 years throughout the State of Arizona. He has authored books on bankruptcy for consumers, has personally tutored other bankruptcy attorneys, taught bankruptcy seminars to other practicing attorneys, and currently teaches a law school class on bankruptcy and debtor / creditor General Practice Skills.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
40%
36 years | 6,000 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
35%
36 years | 4,500 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
25%
36 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licensed in Arizona for 35 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1990
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Law Offices of Dwayne M Farnsworth
1837 S Mesa Dr Suite A103, Mesa, AZ, 85210-6231
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Posted by rosie | October 23, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
very pleased
I went through a bankruptcy with Dwayne and I was very pleased with his work. he is very knowledgeable and walked us through the process. we had another attorney that didn't do the job we paid him to do and Dwayne came in after him and finished the work and again my husband and I were very pleased ...
Posted by Michael | August 28, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Really good bankruptcy attorney
My wife and I had to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy after the economy turned and I no longer could find any custom home framing work. Dwayne was highly knowledgeable in the bankruptcy field. He let my wife and I know throughout the whole process what we can expect to happen next. He also carefully ...
Dwayne M Farnsworth's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dwayne is the kind of lawyer that any law student with sense would aspire to be like. He is as tough as nails when he is advocating for his clients, he is as knowledgeable as a lawyer can be, and he treats everyone with respect and courtesy. I have a short list of lawyers that I refer to. Dwayne is on that list. I am not exaggerating when I say he is one of the best."
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"Mr. Farnsworth is a conscientious attorney who routinely provides excellent service to his clients, I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dwayne is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney."
"Dwayne Farnsworth is a top-notch bankruptcy lawyer. He is generous with his time both with his clients and his colleagues. When I was getting my start in bankruptcy 10 years ago, Dwayne gave me the opportunity to cover his hearings, which helped me learn the ropes. He has the uncanny ability to look at things outside the box to achieve creative solutions for his clients."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Farnsworth knows his stuff. You can tell he has over two decades of extensive experience. I endorse this attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Attorney of the Year, Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel
2013
Bankrutpcy Attorney of the Month, Attorney at Law Magazine
2013
Attorney of the Year, Attorney At Law Magazine - Digital Edition
2013
Lifetime Acheivement Award, Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel
2009
Peer Seleted Sustaining Member, Arizona's Finest Lawyers
2002
Recognition of Excellence, Chapter 13 Trustees - District of Arizona
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Law, Arizona Summit Law School
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Philip S Abromowitz & Associates
2000 - Present
Managing Partner, Farnsworth Mortensen
1990 - Present
Owner, Farnsworth Law Offices
Associations
2012 - Present
Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy CounselFounding Member
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysAttorney Member
1990 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
US Trustee vs Ricks
Finding for the Debtor
Education
1989
University of Arizona College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1984
Mesa Community College
Associates of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
General Practice Skills
Creditors & Debtor's Rights Module
2014
General Practice Skills
Creditors & Debtor's Rights Module
2014
General Pracitce Skills
Creditors & Debtor's Rights Module
2014
Arizona Bankruptcy Court
Chapter 13 Workshop
2013
New & Old Realities About Real Property and Bankruptcy
Homestead Exemptions & Other Arizona Exemption Law Updates
2012
Trial Practice in Consumer Bankrutpcy Cases
Legislative Agenda Update
2012
Brown Bag Series
Bankruptcy Basics - A Primer for Non-Bankruptcy Attorneys
2010
Bankruptcy 101
Chapter 7 Secured Debt Issues
2009
Real Estate & Mortgage Workshop
Miscellaneous Real Estate Issues in Bamkruptcy
2009
Real Estate & Mortgage Workshop
Lien Stripping and Undersecured Mortgages
2009
Real Estate & Mortgage Workshop
The American Dream
2005
State Bar Compendium on Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Changes under BAPCPA
2005
New Law Update for Bankruptcy Amendments
Bankruptcy Chapter 13 - BAPCPA 2005
1993
Public Accounting Meet & Greet
Insolvency and the IRS
1992
Arizona Public Accounting Summit
Dischargeability of Taxes in Bankruptcy
1991
Tucson Tax Amnesty Weekend
Tax Discharge in Bankruptcy
Publications
2009
Real Estate & Mortgage Workshop
The American Dream
1992
ASPA
A Pound of Cure
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
I have to appear in January for a debt collection hearing, Is there anything I can do to postpone this? Will I need an atty?
24 Nov 2015
Q&A
Can a HOA run a credit report on a homeowner, who is late paying dues?
12 Nov 2015
Q&A
Can a debt collector sue you without you being served papers? How can a Judge allow this to happen?
12 Nov 2015
Legal Guides
Video Legal Guide
FAQ: Will someone come to my home to inventory what I have?
21 Jan 2014
Video Legal Guide
FAQ: Will people know if I file bankruptcy?
21 Jan 2014
Video Legal Guide
FAQ: Will I lose my job if I file bankruptcy?
21 Jan 2014