Robert Houston Dewberry

Robert Houston Dewberry

4.9
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 46 years

Debt collection Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Debt Collection, Litigation, Real Estate ... +4 more

17320 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 120, Irvine, CA

About Robert

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Debt Collection 20%

B-2-B only

47 years | 2,500 cases

20%
Estate Planning 15%

Wills and trusts, succession planning, minimizing taxes

15%
Litigation 15%

All types

47 years | 1,000 cases

15%
Probate 15%

Estate administartion

15%
Real Estate 15%

47 years | 2,500 cases

15%
Commercial Real Estate 10%

Commercial trabsactions and disputes

47 years | 500 cases

10%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

Starting and maintaing your business

43 years | 950 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 105-450 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 46 years

State: California

Acquired: 1979

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Dewberry Firm

17320 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 120, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Robert Houston Dewberry's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Debt Collection

Posted by Jen | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Wish I had contracted him years ago

I had a judgment collection that lasted years. After I contracted Mr. Dewberry collected on the judgment in about 6 months much to my satisfaction. He answered all my emails & phone calls within 24 hours. His explanation of the process was very helpful. Wish I had contracted him years ago. I would re...commend him to anyone with difficult collections.

Posted by Patricia | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Good Person, Excellent Attorney

It started with a collection matter and some research that led me to Bob Dewberry. Although I caught Bob at a busy time, he didn’t hesitate to take a generous moment to help me. The end result was a successful full recovery of our legal fees. In the process, Bob’s expertise gained our confidence a...nd we were able to give him full reign to handle our case. Beyond his professionalism and wisdom, Bob also won our hearts with his honesty, down to earth sense of humor, and genuine kindness. The world is a better place because of Bob and people like him.

Posted by Deb | November 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Direct and Effective

We have known and worked with Bob Dewberry for a couple years. We sought Bob to help with a difficult collection matter. He was clearly quite experienced and provided us with concise advice from the start of the case through the end. He obtained a good result — the result we were expecting. I esp...ecially like Bob’s direct and no-nonsense approach. Bob does not waste time or effort on matters that will not move the case or transaction forward. Bob is easy to communicate with, and is responsive and always professional. We don’t lightly refer professionals to others, but we have already referred Bob several times, and will not hesitate to do so again.

Posted by Rita | November 05, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Prompt and Professional

Robert Dewberry is my first call when it comes to dealing with delinquent clients that owe us money. He has helped to recover money owed on numerous occasions. He is professional and thorough, tactful and direct. I hope I won't need him again, but I won't hesitate to contact him if I do. I know I'll ...always get a prompt response. I highly recommend him.

Posted by John | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Astute and personable

Bob has helped my company in collecting money owed in USA. Being from overseas, it has been particularly useful to have a man like Bob on our side.

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Robert Houston Dewberry's Lawyer Endorsements

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Frederic Douglas

Intellectual property lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Robert Dewberry on a complicated intellectual property lawsuit regarding claims of patent infringement, trade secrets, and corporate issues among several defendants. His participation was vital towards handling all of the various issues while keeping the client's several companies operating while struggling with business lost from the consequences of the business dispute. Today the clients continue to operate after having passed through the litigation thanks to his help."

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Robert Vetchtein

Commercial real estate lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Terani

Unknown lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Cornish

Litigation lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Bob has served as local counsel for me on matters in Orange County and has always been thoughtful, responsive and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him."

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Michael Terani

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2022

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rating by Martindale Hubbell, Martindale Hubbell

1979

St Thomas More Law Society,

1978

Member of Staff, Loyola Law Review,

1976

Outstanding Economics Major, Whittier College

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Partner, theDewberryfirm

1979 - 2002

Partner, Bewley, Lassleben & Miller

Associations

1989 - 2007

The Receivers Forum

Member

1985 - 2007

State Bar of California, Real Property Law Section

Member

1982 - 2007

State Bar of California Corporation Section

Member

1979 - 2022

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

1979

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

Whittier College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2007

Business Organizations

Choice of Entity" Corporation or LLC?

2006

Commercial Real Estate Financing

Loan Structure And Documentation

2005

Commercial Real Estate Symposium

Real Estate Finance Soup to Nuts

2004

Real Estate Finance 2004

Intercreditor And Subordination Agreements

1992

Real Estate Evictions

Disposing of personal property left by tenants

Languages

Yiddish

Activity

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