Nicholas Joseph Bontrager

Nicholas Joseph Bontrager

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 18 years

Debt collection Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Class Action, Credit Repair, Debt Settlement

6464 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 960, Los Angeles, CA

About Nicholas

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Debt Collection 50%

Helping consumers be free of unlawful debt collection abuse and harrassment.

18 years | 3 cases

50%
Class Action 25%

Representing classes of aggrieved consumers whose rights have been violated pursuant to various consumer protection statutes both in CA and Federally

14 years

25%
Credit Repair 13%

Helping consumers dispute and remove false, incorrect and erroneous marks on their credit reports.

18 years

13%
Debt Settlement 12%

Helping consumers resolve outstanding debts with creditors and collection agencies.

18 years

12%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Martin & Bontrager, APC

6464 W. Sunset Blvd., Ste. 960, Los Angeles, CA, 90028

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Nicholas Joseph Bontrager's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Exceptional Service

I contacted Martin & Bontrager Law Firm regarding creditor harassment calls. Nick and his team were absolutely exceptional with settling several cases successfully, they were dynamic, trustworthy, reliable, responsive and went above and beyond. They recommended Sanaz for support with filing Chapter 7... Bankruptcy and worked together with her and her team to support me in the process. The entire team worked in cohesion and cooperation. My consumer debt was successfully discharged and I received money by settling a harassment cases by the great work of Nick andTom. I felt they looked out for me, crossed every t's and dotted every i's. Thank you so much! I highly recommend hiring them!

Posted by Cedric | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Above and Beyond

I feel compelled to write a review for Nicholas Bontrager because of how he went above and beyond with his professionalism and service. I got multiple credit cards debt problems and Nick will just spending his time and effort helped me get my case resolved. If you guys have problem with any debts... issues, you have to contact Nick. Someone who knows the laws and know the way to fight for you. Also he is super responsive, most of the time you will get a response back from him within minutes. Unless he is busy working on a case with clients or in court. I highly recommend Nicholas Bontrager as our lawyer. Please don’t hesitate to contact him. This is someone you can trust with your difficult life issues because he cares about his clients.

Posted by Carla | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney

The Best in Town

Nick Bontrager is best attorney, he is very knowledgeable, kind and very honest. Nick has worked on many cases for me . I would recommend him to all my friends and family. He is very trustworthy and he explains the process and how things work. I thank you so much Nick.

Posted by Craig | December 04, 2014 | Debt Collection

Exceptional attorney!

Nick has helped me out on a few cases and he did excellent. He did everything he said he was going to do. Very reliable, very informative, and a true professional. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone for any kind of legal advice or help concerning debt collectors.

Posted by Christine | November 24, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Great Advocate!

Nick Bontrager has handled 2 separate cases for me and is a true professional. At a time that can be very stressful and frustrating, I felt relieved to be in such competent hands. Nick kept me up to date on the details of my case, he returned my calls in a timely manner and never made me feel like I... was just one of his many clients. In the end, both my cases were settled in my favor as Nick assured me they would be. I highly recommend Nick because In this field, you will find no better representation than Nicholas Bontrager.

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Nicholas Joseph Bontrager's Lawyer Endorsements

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Seyed Kazerounian

Class action lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Nick is a very smart, professional and tenacious advocate. I think he is one of the good guys. I highly recommend Nick for any type of consumer advocacy."

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G. Thomas Martin

Unknown lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ethan Birnberg

Class action lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nick's skill and passion is evident from his excellent work. He understands how to litigate against persons or companies of any size, but also balances the economics of cases so clients are not forced to spend "good money after bad." I never hesitate to refer a client to Nick's office. In the legal profession, you get what you pay for, and hiring Nick is worth every dollar."

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Matthew Loker

Class action lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Nicholas for a number of years now and know him to be a top-notch attorney. Nicholas' knowledge of consumer law is unsurpassed which has earned him the respect of defense attorneys across the country. Based upon my first hand experience, I know that Nicholas strives to obtain the best result for every single one of his clients."

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Matthew Rosenthal

Debt collection lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of consulting with Mr. Bontrager on a number of both FDCPA and TCPA matters. Mr. Bontrager is an expert in consumer law litigation, and advocates tirelessly on behalf of his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Bontrager."

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Asaf Agazanof

Debt collection lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nicholas is a fantastic advocate. I have had the pleasure of working with him on many cases and I have always learned something from the process. He is very thorough and knowledgeable and I would highly recommend him."

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Matthew Slodowy

Debt collection lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shireen Hormozdi

Debt collection lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nicholas Bontrager is an excellent lawyer with vast experience and knowledge of consumer law. I can personally attest to his trustworthiness and diligence in the practice of law. I highly endorse Mr. Bontrager."

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Lee Mankin

Debt collection lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Todd Friedman

Debt collection lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Pacitti

Debt settlement lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Nick is a stellar attorney and has successfully handled thousands of FDCPA cases. He is an aggressive yet ethical consumer advocate and I highly recommend him as an attorney."

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Michael Agruss

Debt collection lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Nick has successfully handled over 1,000 debt collection harassment cases. He is extremely knowledgeable in state and federal court regarding debt collection harassment cases. Whether it's handling a case pre-suit and taking a case to trial, you're in good hands if Nick is your lawyer. I 100% endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Founding Partner, Martin & Bontrager, APC

2012 - 2014

Senior/Managing Associate, Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C.

2008 - 2012

Department Head - Consumer Finance, Krohn & Moss, Ltd.

Associations

2012 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Sample of Legal Cases

Ari Friedman v. LAC Basketball Club, Inc.

Class Wide Settlement Finally Approved

Sayan Aboudi v. T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Received final approval of class wide settlement from United States District Court

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Education

2007

Univ of LaVerne COL

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

CAC Region 5 Annual Conference

Tales from the Plaintiff's Side, Pt. 2

Languages

English

Activity

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