John P Bowles

John P Bowles

4.4
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 28 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Lake Oswego, OR
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Landlord & Tenant, Lawsuits & Disputes

5200 SW Meadows Rd., Lake Oswego, OR

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005
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About John

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 28 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1997

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2005

Location

Bowles Fernandez Law

5200 SW Meadows Rd., Lake Oswego, OR, 97035

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John P Bowles's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2013 | Foreclosure

Forclosure

He was very responsive until he took my money then I could not get him to respond to my emails, set up a meeting nothing. 2 months after taking my money he advised that I just forclose my house, told me through Jeff Meyers since he would not respond to my repeated e-mails. In Summary, he advise...d that we fight the forclosure, so we paid the retainer, went through the forclosure instead working with the banks. The couple months later he says that it does not look good and best we give it up, not even . So I am now out thousands in lawyer fees and and still in forclosure.

Posted by Scott | January 25, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Defender of Truth, Justice, and the American Way

Turning to litigation is always the last resort for us. Only after trying repeatedly to work with the parties involved, and having been repeatedly lied to, manipulated, and stressed out about our future, we turned to John for help. John made sure the case was a valid one before we retained him. Once ...it was determined that we were justified in our belief that a fraud had been committed against us, he took our case. Since then, he and his team won a major victory, putting the scoundrels back on their heels, and giving us a foundation of a legal decision to base our claims on. We may have further litigation to go in the future but by having John Bowles on our side we are confident in the final results to come.

Posted by Rick | May 02, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Unique Perspective on how the Financial World Operates

I met John Bowles while looking for a way to protect myself from having to file Bankruptcy as the result of the crash of the real estate market and greed of firms like Bear Stearns. This was at a time when millions of homeowners where either already losing their homes or about to lose their homes. ...Also the service companies and lenders would give you lip service regarding forbearance agreements and loan modifications without ever intending to perform on Government sponsored programs. John Bowles had come from the banking industry and has a unique perspective on how the financial world operates. John also has a way of helping those in a crisis situation step back to see the big picture. Losing a piece of property is not the end of the world. It may seem like it but it is not. John and his colleagues are dedicated to helping those in a crisis situation come out of it with the best possible outcome for the clients. The sad truth is that if you are in foreclosure, it means you agreed to pay back an obligation and are not doing so. There are many cases where the borrowers are victims of the lenders and service companies. John and his colleagues can deal with this situation. If there is fraud on the part of lenders/servicers John and his colleagues can help frame a defense that could benefit the victims. John and his colleagues are good at what they do, but they also have families to care for and a business to run. Do not wait too long before asking for help. Bowles and Fernandez are a good place to start. You generally only receive one free consultation, so be prepared. Prior to our first meeting, I conducted a preliminary background check and found that John’s license had once been suspended. Regardless, I had no other options so I made an appointment. After reviewing my situation and background, John told me that his license at one time had been suspended. I asked him why and he shared some personal information that had nothing to do with his practicing law or his clients. I personally have a successful record of challenging attorney’s working for CA EPA. September 2010 I decided that John was the kind of attorney I liked working with. I have not been disappointed. I do not believe he has ever let a client down. Bear in mind, we as clients have to communicate with our attorney and meet our obligations to them. I do believe he has made opposing attorneys angry. Chances are I will lose my family’s home but I will always have a friend with John and his firm. If you wish to speak to me, John Bowles can make an introduction. Rick

Posted by Vicky | April 18, 2012

Honest, hardworking, and dedicated attorney

John Bowles has shown tremendous attention to details, persistence, and dedication to my case. He has spent countless hours on research and offered solutions to my situation. He did a very good job on educating me on the subject. He makes every effort to help in a difficult situation. The firm's p...ayment plan makes it possible to hire an attorney. I was looking for a representation for a long time without success until I found John Bowles.

Posted by Mark | February 09, 2012 | Foreclosure

HIs firm knows what they are doing!

Mr. Bowles' firm has performed exceptionally on my case. The attorneys in his firm are very capable. They often speak on foreclosure defense panels. Turning my case over to his firm has been a life saver.

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Diane Grover

Foreclosure lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is the kind of lawyer you want to hire to be your lawyer. He is personable and truly cares about his clients and diligently works to get the best results possible for them. John is extremely knowledgeable about foreclosure defense and his other areas of practice and he is not afraid to take on the tough challenging cases. I wholeheartedly endorse John Bowles."

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Diane Grover

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Dean Gibbons

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005.

Suspension - Disciplinary issued in OR, 2005

updated on 02/04/2016

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

John’s comment:

“This was a year long suspension that began in 2005 due in large part to my failure to file income tax returns. It was in the midst of a contentious divorce. I have since resolved this matter, raised my children successfully, and I am happily remarried.”

Honors

1984

Good Conduct Medal, United States Marine Corps

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney at Law, Bowles Fernandez Law

2007 - 2008

Vice President of Special Assets, PNC Multi-Family Capital

2005 - 2007

Relationship Manager Originations, Homestead Capital

1997 - 2005

Attorney at Law, Law Office of John P. Bowles

1997 - 1997

Attorney at Law, Law Office of David K. Link

Associations

2012 - 2012

DOJ Foreclosure Prevention Project

Foreclosure Defense Contributor

2008 - 2010

Lake Oswego Hunt Club

Volunteer

2007 - 2008

Waluga Neighborhood Association

Board Member

2005 - 2006

One With Creation

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hucke v. BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP, et al. Or. App. A153582

Reversed and remanded.

Brandrup v. ReconTrust, United States District Court 311CV1390HZ

Prevailed. Oregon Supreme Court held that MERS is not a beneficiary under the Oregon Trust Deed Act. Furthermore, a non-judicial foreclosure Notice of Sale must identify the beneficiary and the use of MERS as the beneficiary is insufficient.

Digregorio v. Bayview Loan Servicing LLC, et al. Or. App. A157399

Decision pending.

Urban Housing Development, LLC. v. Gurcharan Singh Or. App. A156459

Decision Affirmed on Appeal Without Opinion by Oregon Supreme Court

Graham v. ReconTrust Company, N.A. et al United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit No. 12-35327

Settled

Federal National Mortgage Association v. Robert Bellamy, et al. Or. App. A152173

Reversed.

Federal National Mortgage Association v. Moon et al. Or. App. A153374

Settled

Bank of America, N.A. et al. v. Woods et al. Or. App. A156999

Reversed.

Randy Liu et al. v. Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. et al. United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 14-35202

Arguments Pending

Hoa Tran v. BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, et al. Or. App. A155976

Settled

Romani v Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. et al. United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 14-35018

Arguments Pending

Isidro Oropeza Juarez v. The Bank of New York Mellon, et al. Or. App. A154455

Settled

Woods et al. v. U.S. Bank National Association et al. United State Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 13-36037

Arguments Pending

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Education

1995

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Oregon

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1988

Fujian Teacher's College

1987

Beijing Foreign Languages Institute

1981

Jesuit High School

High School Diploma

Speaking Engagements

2013

Contested Foreclosure Litigation

Foreclosure

2012

HANDLING A FORECLOSURE CASE

Foreclosure Defense

Languages

Chinese, Min Nan

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