$ 300-350 per hour
James Portman Webster
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Biography
The Law Office of James Portman Webster, PLC has focused on helping consumers with their many and varied needs. We will work with you to get through your most diffcult situations.
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in Arizona for 18 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2007
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James Portman Webster Law Office, PLC
1921 S. Alma School Rd., Ste 306, Mesa, AZ, 85210
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James Portman Webster's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Eva | March 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
AMAZING!
James and Kim were amazing in my bankruptcy! Special shout out to Kim! She was very prompt with all my questions and concerns and made time for me no matter time of day. I expected the whole process to be more stressful than it actually was and that’s only because I had the help of Webster Law Firm. ...
Posted by Jeff | April 1, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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5 star
My divorce lasted over 2 years and Jim stuck with me till the end. He has a great group of people working with him. He was very knowledgeable, and did his research, and was always professional. I will recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer, and I will use him again when I need a lawyer.
Posted by Cindy | May 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Chapter 13 Success!
Filing bankruptcy with the offices of James Portman Webster was the most painless life-changing process. Kim Gagliardi ensured that every detail was covered. I never had to worry about a thing. I consider completing my 5-year commitment one of my biggest accomplishments.
Posted by Tim | June 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Folks!
Jim and Kim are amazing. Going through a divorce is not fun, especially when the kids are used as a tool. Needless to say, being without my kids has been emotionally stressful. In general lawyers should not be trusted. However, Jim (with his wife Kim) are truly an exception. They are amazing huma...
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Bankruptcy
Mr & Mrs Webster are an awesome team. Not only did they help me with the bankruptcy , they helped me obtain my driving privileges back after being taken for a judgment. I will recommend then to friends and family if they ever needed. Might I mention a very friendly caring staff.
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"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked with his office on several occasions and have referred him clients. Both myself, and past clients are impressed with his professionalism, compassionate representation, and bankruptcy knowledge. He is a great attorney."
"As a fellow bankruptcy lawyer on AVVO, I have had the opportunity to review Attorney Webster's clear and concise answers to a variety of bankruptcy related questions. I endorse this lawyer as a knowledgeable debt relief attorney"
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Experience
Honors
2013
Attorney of the Month Award, Volunteer Lawyers Program of Arizona
2013
Top Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education
2012
2012 Top Contributor, Avvo.com
2012
2012 Honor Roll of Pro Bono Volunteers - Reaffirmation, United States Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona
2012
2012 Honor Roll of Pro Bono Volunteers - Assist Families, United States Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, James Portman Webster Law Office, PLC
Associations
2011 - Present
Friends of the CourtVolunteer Attorney
2008 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2007 - Present
Federal District of ArizonaFederal Bar Member
Sample of Legal Cases
U.S. Trustee Motion to Dismiss Chapter 7
Judge ruled in favor of Debtor and allowed to stay in Chapter 7
Traffic Ticket Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Discharge Student Loans
Judgment: Discharged Student Loans
Motion for Sanctions: Stay Violation
Creditor violated the Automatic Stay and must remedy violation
Sanctions: Violation of Automatic Stay
Held: Violation of Automatic Stay and Punitive Damages
Education
2003
University of Utah
Bachelor Degree
N/A
WILLAMETTE U
law
Speaking Engagements
2013
2013 Legal Aid May Day
Bankruptcy and Foreclosures
2012
Law Day Legal-Aid Clinics 2012
Bankruptcy and Foreclosures
Publications
2013
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
ABI Volo Project: In Re Zukerkorn
2013
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
ABI Solo Project: In Re Reingold
2013
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
ABI Solo Project: Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors v. Hancock Park Capital II, L.P. (In re Fitness Holdings International, Inc.)
2013
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
Goldenberg v. Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. (In re Papazov)
2013
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
ABI Volo Project: Weinstein v. Fox (In Re Fox)
2013
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
ABI Volo Project: Nolan A. Smith v. The Bank of New York Mellon (In re Ceralde)
2013
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
Dzakula v. McHugh (In re Dzakula) Summary
2013
American Bankrupcty Institute
ABI VOLO Project: Suarez v. Barrett (In re Suarez)
2012
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
ABI volo Project: In Re Allen Summary
2012
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
Circuit Court opinion summary Weingarten v. Gill (In re Weingarten)
2012
American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI)
ABI VOLO Project: In Re Carey (9th Circuit)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
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04 Jan 2017
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How long after the writ of garnishment is served on an employer does the garnishment actually start?
22 Oct 2016
Q&A
What does order quashing writ of garnishment mean
04 Apr 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
In An Arizona Chapter 7, Can You Get Punitive Damages for an Automatic Stay Violation?
10 Jun 2012
Legal Guide
What is the Chapter 7 Automatic Stay and How Does it Work in Arizona?
09 Jun 2012
Legal Guide
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20 May 2012