Scott Darrell Schwartz

Scott Darrell Schwartz

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 43 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

244 Jackson Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 50%

I file Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases in the Northern and Eastern Districts of California.

43 years | 4,000 cases

50%
Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

I provide debt counseling to clients who are unable to qualify for bankruptcy.

43 years | 4,000 cases

25%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

I file Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases in the Northern and Eastern Districts of California.

43 years | 4,000 cases

20%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 5%

I file Chapter 11 and 12 Bankruptcies in the Northern and Eastern Districts of California.

43 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 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

Rust Armenis & Schwartz

244 Jackson Street, Fourth Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94111

Law Offices of Scott Darrell Schwartz

8880 Cal Center Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA

Law Offices of Scott Darrell Schwartz

1990 N. California Boulevard, Eighth Floor, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

Law Offices of Scott Darrell Schwartz

111 N. Market Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA, 95113

Law Offices of Scott Darrell Schwartz

1900 S. Norfolk Street, Suite 350, San Mateo, CA, 94403

Law Offices of Scott Darrell Schwartz

672 W. 11th Street, Tracy, CA, 95376

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Scott Darrell Schwartz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

41 Client Reviews

5 star (40)
4 star (0)
3 star (1)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Fran | July 1, 2014

Outstanding Attorney

Scott helped us through our darkest days and made the process very comfortable and efficient. He guided us through the bankruptcy procedure with as little stress as possible. He is very responsive and is extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend him without reservation. He is wonderful to deal w...ith!

Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2013

INTELLIGENT, KIND AND WILLING TO HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM.

Mr.Scwartz and I had a consultation about my potential case in a chapter 13. I had already spoken to at least seven other attorneys due to the nature and complications of my particular case. I found Mr. Schwartz to be the most intelligent, un -selfish, and most willing to figure out a solution to the... problem without expecting me to hire him as my attorney. He knew that my case would have to be filed in another state and he would not be able to represent me. Even so, he gave me the best advice. What an excellent person he is.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2013

Best experience ever!

My husband and I were extremely pleased with Scott Schwartz and his awesome assistant, Roxanne. We came to him a bit nervous but he spent a lot of time with us (free consultation by the way) and answered all of our questions and addressed our concerns. We knew he was trustworthy and genuine and we li...ked him immediately. Roxanne his assistant was extremely knowledgeable, thorough, and kind. She would respond to our (thousand) questions via email and phone right away. We couldn't recommend Scott Schwartz enough. You won't be disappointed.

Posted by Bill | March 1, 2013

Best Attorney I Have Worked With In Over 30 Years

I am not proud having to file a bankruptcy action after pursuing a dream for 20 years. I am extremely fortunate though to have selected Scott Schwartz as my attorney. He knows the law, makes certain that you provide up front all the information a trustee requires, and keeps you well-informed about ...the process. I could not give him a higher recommendation.

Posted by Kathleen | December 21, 2012

I Highly Recommend Scott Schwartz

Scott Scwartz provided thorough, professional representation. The papers he prepared were complete, and he was diligent in making sure the trustee had all the necessary information for the bankruptcy case to go smoothly to conclusion.

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Scott Darrell Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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August Bullock

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tony Carballo

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Reputable, experienced attorney in the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Area."

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Fred Schwartz

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Scott Schwartz is an excellent attorney. He always exceeds expectations. I handle bankruptcy hearings for him and his work is always perfect. He has the complete respect of the bankruptcy judges and trustees. He is superb at working out complex bankruptcy and tax problems and his clients always appreciate his dedication to the job."

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August Bullock

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Tony Carballo

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Appreciation of Support for Bankrupcy Pro Bono Project, Contra Costa Bar Association

2011

Editor, ABI Volo Project

2010

Apreciation for Support in Pro Bono Panel Presentation, Home Buyers Realty

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Managing Partner, Rust Armenis & Schwartz

1983 - 1993

Partner, Kinder & Wuerfel

Associations

2011 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section

2011 - Present

San Mateo County Bar Association

2011 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association, Bankruptcy/Commercial Law Section

2011 - Present

Sacramento County Bar Association, Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section

2010 - Present

National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees

2008 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

2008 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2008 - Present

NACTT Academy For Consumer Bankruptcy Education

1986 - Present

Property Claims Association of the Pacific (provides CLE for attorneys)

Former Board Member and Vice President

1984 - Present

CCAI Bay Area Roundtable (provides CLE to attorneys)

Former Board Member

1982 - Present

American Bar Association

Advisory Panel

1982 - Present

State Bar of California

1982 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association Business and Bankruptcy Section

American Bar Association, Business Bankruptcy Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Acme Galvanizing Co. v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co.(1990) 221 Cal.App.3d 170 , 270 Cal.Rptr. 405

Client won the case

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Education

1981

Pacific McGeorge School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Univ of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2001

Property Claims Association of the Pacific

Requirements for Handling Property Insurance Arbitrations

1997

California Conference of Arson Investigators

Preparing for and Taking Depositions

1995

California Conference of Arson Investigators

Expert Testimony

1992

Northern California Fraud Investigators Association

Evidence in Arson Cases

1988

California Conference of Arson Investigators

Arson Trials

Publications

2011

2011

2011

Northern California Bankruptcy Lawyer Banks Forced to Buy Back Shoddy Loans

2011

Northern California Bankruptcy Lawyer Fannie Mae Foreclosure Lawyers Acted Improperly

1984

Mathew Bender Insurance Law and Practice (contributing author)

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