Gary Jay Holt

Gary Jay Holt

4.8
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 43 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

1286 University Ave. #189, San Diego, CA

About Gary

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 70%

35 years | 1,000 cases

70%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 30%

34 years | 300 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 43 years

State: California

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Gary J. Holt

1286 University Ave. #189, San Diego, CA, 92103

Law Offices of Gary J. Holt

190 W. Amado Rd., Palm Springs, CA, 92262

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Gary Jay Holt's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by Ric | July 11, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Life Saving Bankruptcy attorney in San Diego

I originally started with another lawyer in handling my Bankruptcy which wound up a disaster. When I was recommended to Gary Holt I was very confused and irritated that after almost 6 months I learned that my case had been dismissed and I was not even aware of it. Gary took control of the situa...tion, walked me through step by step and guided me along the way as to what was transpiring and what to expect next. I was so relieved that after 90 days it had been handled and I was back on the road to financial recovery. I cant explian in words how much Gary and his staff have meant to my peace of mind goin through what I consider to be one of the hardest things I have ever faced. My "hat is off" to Gary, and his assistants A.J. and Steve. Thank you very much.

Posted by Liz | June 15, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Experienced, Professional & Affordable Bankruptcy Attorney

Gary was such a pleasure to work with! He had represented friends of mine when they'd filed for bankruptcy a couple of years ago, and so he came highly recommended. I was impressed with Gary's extensive knowledge of both bankruptcy and tax law, which was necessary to my case. Gary was responsive ...and returned emails and phone calls quickly. I was kept up to date on a regular basis. Gary's assistant, AJ, was very knowledgeable also provided great support. Gary was efficient and thorough in preparing my case, and remained helpful and available throughout the entire process. On top of all of this, Gary is a nice person and his fees are affordable. I highly recommend Gary to anyone considering filing for bankruptcy.

Posted by Tobi | April 27, 2011 | Debt Collection

Highly Recommend Gary Holt

Gary Holt and his associates were wonderful! I was so nervous and scared and just over the constant phone calls from creditors when I finally got the nerve to call Garys' office. They never talked down to me, they were just straight forward and handled everything so smoothly. I highly recommend to... anyone that is going through financial hardship to give Gary a call and let him help.

Posted by Josh | February 15, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Safe counsel during a difficult time

It took me a long time to accept that I was bankrupt and that filing wasn't an option, rather a necessity. I had so much fear and shame tied up in the debt and my inability to pay it, having been unemployed for an extended period of time. I knew on my first visit to Mr. Holt's office that I was worki...ng with a professional and was in a safe place. He recognized all the negative emotions I was feeling and reminded me that unemployment is affecting a huge number of people and that the bankruptcy laws exist for a reason. I'm glad my friend referred me to Mr. Holt's office and I wholeheartedly recommend him to my friends as well.

Posted by Diamantina | December 28, 2010 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Knowledgable and Helpful

During one of the scariest times of my life, filing for bankruptcy, I would have to say Gary Holt was not only helpful, but encouraging. I didn't know what to expect from an attorney, but he made an unpleasant time in my life alot easier. I was working for a company that required me to either file ...for bankruptcy or pay off all my debt. I was not able to pay tens of thousands of dollars, so I chose to do the lesser of the evils. Gary was very knowledgable and was able to answer any questions I had. Thanks to him, I was able to keep my job!

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Robert Taylor

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gary Holt is one of the smartest, most knowledgeable bankruptcy attorneys I know. He and I are members of several bankruptcy discussion groups. Whenever there's something I don't know, it seems as though he always has the answer."

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Harold Heritage

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Gary for many years, and he is my "go to guy" for my toughest cases. Gary has seen it all, and works in both the Central and Southern Districts (as do I). He brings extensive experience as a lawyer, and a CPA, to the bankruptcy profession, and I can always count on him for practical solutions to difficult problems. I highly recommend him as a bankruptcy attorney, and CPA."

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Nicholas Arcamone

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Holt is an exceptional advocate for his clients. His JD/CPA background give him the expertise necessary to tackle the most complex bankruptcy issues. Mr. Holt is also active in the San Diego community, volunteering his time and legal services. He is the type of attorney that younger lawyers like myself look to for mentorship. I highly recommend him to clients in need of strong representation."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program

Education

1981

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

University of Arizona

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Tagalog

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