John Addison Vos

John Addison Vos

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 47 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at San Rafael, CA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Settlement, Foreclosure, Tax

1430 Lincoln Ave #Ph, San Rafael, CA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 85%

Helping consumers, trustees, investors and others navigate through the treacherous and often confusing and scary bankruptcy process. Never "lost" a case :)

47 years | 5,000 cases

85%
Debt Settlement 5%

Sometimes the non-bankruptcy option is the appropriate one. As we have experience across-the-board, we can help inform you of all your choices so that you pick one which you are comfortable with, and which fits your needs and goals.

47 years | 5,000 cases

5%
Foreclosure 5%

Like shifting sand, foreclosure laws and loan modification programs are ever changing. We attend on-going continuing education seminars (and have taught some) to stay abreast of current options for our clients.

47 years | 5,000 cases

5%
Tax 5%

Yes, taxes CAN be discharged in bankruptcy. Ask us how.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 47 years

State: California

Acquired: 1978

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Location

Law Offices of John Addison Vos

1430 Lincoln Ave #Ph, San Rafael, CA, 94901

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John Addison Vos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

49 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Deborah and family | May 20, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

"Saved our house!"

Our house was in foreclosure, with escalating and sky-high monthly payments on two mortgages. Having lost one job and reduced income from another, we were in deep doo-doo. Credit cards approaching the max trying to keep the ship afloat. Our tax preparer mentioned John Vos, and then we heard his name ...again at our church, so we figured he has a good reputation among those 'in the know' within our community. We met personally with him, and (making a long story short:) he went to the Judge and got our Chapter 13 Plan approved. Now we no longer have a 2nd loan on our house, which means we can afford to keep it. Added bonus - we thought we were stuck forever with IRS income taxes, but those can go away too in our plan. Without a doubt, Mr. Vos is competent, caring, and crucial to our financial recovery. Yeah!!

Posted by Chris | January 31, 2012 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Vos - has the answers...

I choose John because he was close to me, geographically...That proved to be unimportant after our first meeting was complete and modern communications. I needed someone to explain my options and highlight the best plan- he did. Bankruptcy Chapter 7 As John explained each step, before it happened,... he made sure time wasn't wasted with unnecessary details and stories or mailings. My peace of mind, generated from Johns initial advice, cannot be expressed in words.

Posted by Tom | January 04, 2012 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

John Vos is a helpful lawyer

When a financial advisor looks at your situation and tells you that you might want to look into bankruptcy, it's a devastating realization. When I met with John I wasn't even sure if I would be eligible. John looked at my information, asked how I got to this place and then laid out my options in a ba...lanced way. When I decided to move forward with a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, John made the process as easy and painless as is possible. His staff was friendly and always available to answer my questions. If you find yourself in this situation, I highly recommend John Vos.

Posted by Paul and Donna | March 03, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Made the Process as painless as possible

We have never been through a bankruptcy and had no idea even how to go about it. John walked us through the whole process and made sure we understood what was going on every step of the way. He helped us make informed decisions. I really aprreciated his knowledge, kindness and understanding.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Trusted, effective and cordial

I would definitely recommend John Vos to anyone in need of his expertise. John Vos helped me through my bankruptcy in a very efficient and responsive manner. He also helped me clearly undestand the benefits and consequenses of filing for chapter 7 and made sure to tell me that chapter 7 is not the en...d of the world, but actually the beginning of a new and more fulfilling life.

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John Addison Vos's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Guy Haskell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Vos without reservation."

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Kevin Burke

Tax lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brandan Davies

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Leroi

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Vos is an exemplary attorney. I would refer anyone and everyone to him on a regular basis. Despite the fact that I have been a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for over 24 years, I continue to learn from him daily from his Avvo posts. I would recommend that you hire him in an instant."

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Felipe Parker

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I called John for a tricky bankruptcy issue I was facing in a non-bankruptcy case I was involved in. Another bankruptcy lawyer recommended him to me. John answered my call, gave me sound and practical advice on the spot, and generally made my day. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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M. Miller

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Hawkins

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Vos is consistently an excellent source of advice both for his clients and for other lawyers, and one that I wouldn't hesitate to use for my own matters."

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Donald Petersen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a highly experienced consumer bankruptcy lawyer. I have had the opportunity to discuss strategies for protecting consumers when the law was highly uncertain and found John to be committed to serving his clients' interests."

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J Smith

Debt settlement lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"After reviewing attorney Vos's history as well as his insightful answers to questions posted on Avvo, I believe he is a trustworthy source of legal information and experience."

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Bradford Botes

Unknown lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Other

"John is an excellent attorney with a genuine concern for his client's best interests."

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Kyle Bristow

Unknown lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Vos. As evidenced by the number of questions he has answered on Avvo, he has a great understanding of the law. One can deduce through his many work experiences that he is a stellar attorney."

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Herbert Ellis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Tax lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Vos. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Matthew Quick

Unknown lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Other

"I am pleased to have the opportunity to endorse Atty. Vos. He gives clear and detailed advice and counsel and is certainly an asset to any client. I am proud to consider him a colleague."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Recognition, Marin County Bar Assn, Marin County Bar Asn

2010

Wiley Manuel Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid of Marin

Work Experience

1978 - Present

, Law Office of John A. Vos

1978 - 1984

Associate, Connella & Sherburne

Associations

2002 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Marin County Bar Assn.

2006 - 2007

Lions Club

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

In re (Private client)

Clients' privilege upheld against government.

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Education

1975

Univ of California at Los Angeles

N/A

National Institute for Trial Advocacy 10 day intensive training

Certificate in Advanced Studies

Speaking Engagements

2011

Superior Court trial

Testified as expert witness

2011

Novato TV

Loan Mods, Chapter 13 Strips of Mortgage

2010

KGO radio talk show guest

bankruptcy

2009

Foreclosure Relief Seminar

Foreclosure/Chapter 13

Publications

N/A

Bancroft-Whitney contributing editor bankruptcy

Languages

English

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