James Portman Webster

James Portman Webster

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mesa, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +3 more

1921 S. Alma School Rd., Ste 306, Mesa, AZ

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Experienced divorce attorney. Handling all aspects of family law. Call today for free 1/2 hour consultation.

50%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

Filed many cases with many varied business and property interests. Chapter 7 require a working knowledge of numerous types of properties and how addess financial issues.

19 years

25%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 10%

Filed numerous small business and individual Chapter 13 cases. This is a complex process that requires time and care.

10%
Bankruptcy and Debt 5%

We have addressed many different types of debt in negotiations, chapter 7, 11 or 13 of bankruptcy. Give us a call today!

19 years

5%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 5%

Filed numerous small business and individual Chapter 11 cases. This is a complex process that requires time and care.

19 years

5%
Estate Planning 5%

We have helped many people navigate planning for their future. We look forward to helping you as well!

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 19 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2007

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Location

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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeff | April 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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 Mark | March 28, 2012 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Remarkable

James Portman Webster was retained by me to file chapter 7 bankruptcy. Prior to filing, I interviewed perhaps seven or eight other attorneys and asked them a series of questions I had prepared regarding bankruptcy in general and my case in particular. Not surprisingly, but to my dismay, I received a ...wide variety of answers to the same set of questions from each of the various attorneys I spoke to. Due to my background and education I was very familiar with the entire process before going through it personally. Mr. Webster offered the most straight-forward, reasonable and logical answers to all of my questions and he took the time to make sure that I was comfortable with his answers to everything I inquired about. In addition, he was very generous with his time during my initial free consultation, and his fees were among the most reasonable of those I encountered. After selecting Jim to represent me in bankruptcy, I was relieved that he remained generous with his allocation of time and energy devoted to my particular case. Mr. Webster and his firm worked with me very graciously and cooperatively throughout the entire process which extended over a seven month time frame as I had anticipated the filing of my case well in advance of its occurrence and retained him accordingly. More to the point, the timing of filing, the tax and legal implications, and a myriad of other details including the selection of the trustee, were all handled proficiently, were complete, and darn-near perfect. My case was filed as planned, the timing of the events involved in the process went precisely as he had explained and anticipated, and the discharge was granted exactly 113 days after my filing date. When I had questions throughout the process, Jim was always available to answer them. He took the role of "counselor at law" to heart and made time to "counsel" me during the duration to help me better understand the process and to relieve my anxiety of going through a chapter 7 bankruptcy. Jim's analysis of our situation and his empathy, combined with his thorough understanding of the law involved in bankruptcy legislation, made the entire process manageable and less stressful than I had anticipated it to be (this is an understatement). I imagine if you are taking the time to read this entire recommendation, that you are seriously considering filing your own bankruptcy petition. If that is the case, I strongly endorse Jim Webster and his law firm as an excellent choice among the many alternatives available to you. I am certainly pleased with my choice and have recommended his services to several of my friends and a few acquaintances who have shared their personal circumstances with me and a referral to Jim seemed appropriate. With Jim Webster, you get much MORE than you actually pay for. I am delighted with the results I achieved through using his services. Filing bankruptcy isn't always the best option, but I believe Mr. Webster will offer you straight-forward legal counsel in plain, easy-to-understand terms that will be appropriate for your circumstances. I wish you luck in your search for a good attorney to represent you in a rather complex matter that will impact your financial future assuredly. I hope you will contact Mr. Webster and set an appointment to disuses your situation with him and explore the possibilities that he may recommend depending on your needs. By the way, I am an actual client and this recommendation is another way that I am able to express to Jim my appreciation for what he has done for me. Even though I paid for his legal services, he made me feel like a friend and that my outcome was as important to him as it was to me. (Jim, if you are reading this by chance, my hat's off to you. You deserve the accolades. Much obliged!) Give Jim a call and let him handle the details so you stop worrying and you can get your life back on track.

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James Portman Webster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Zoldan

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 19

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Feb 05

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"Hardworking and determined. I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 10

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"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."

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Roya Habich

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 14

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"Jim is an honest, dedicated, and extremely capable attorney. I highly recommend him for all your bankruptcy needs!"

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Michael Cox

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 16

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"I endorse this lawyer because he has a good familiarity with the bankruptcy code based upon answers to questions and his ability to look to the bankruptcy code for answers."

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Michael Harman

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

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"I endorse Mr. Webster. He is a great choice for representation and is highly respected in the legal community."

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Charles Franklin

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"

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James Andrews

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 14

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"I endorse this lawyer. He's an expert, scholar and a gentleman."

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Matthew Johnson

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 11

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"James has a fabulous reputation on Avvo and shows a genuine desire to help people solve their problems."

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Matisyahu Wolfberg

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 01

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"I endorse this lawyer, he even offers a free consultation, give him a call today."

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John Schleiffarth

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 01

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"James is a dedicated bankruptcy lawyer.I endorse him and urge you to call him with your debt relief needs."

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Bryce Fetter

Probate lawyer | Oct 24

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Navid Kohan

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Oct 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Probate lawyer | Oct 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hamid Jabbar

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 07

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"As an opposing counsel, I have found Mr. Webster to be highly ethical and effective for his clients. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Matthew Foley

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 01

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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."

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Kathryn Tokarska

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jun 13

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"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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Marc Wagman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 06

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"I endorse this lawyer. He offers valuable insight and solid answers in the Avvo community. He does this pro bono and I regularly see his answers and they are spot on."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

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 Court

Volunteer Attorney

2008 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

Member

2007 - Present

Federal District of Arizona

Federal 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

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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

2013

American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) ABI Volo Project: Weinstein v. Fox (In Re Fox)

2013

American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Dzakula v. McHugh (In re Dzakula) Summary

2013

2012

American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) ABI volo Project: In Re Allen Summary

2012

American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) ABI VOLO Project: In Re Carey (9th Circuit)

Languages

English

Activity

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