John Scott Wallpe

John Scott Wallpe

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 25 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Astoria, OR
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills ... +8 more

1139 Exchange Street, Astoria, OR

About John

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 17 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 25 years

State: California

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Scott Wallpe

1139 Exchange Street, Astoria, OR, 97146-7111

Columbia Pacific Law Firm, LLC

1139 Exchange St, Astoria, OR, 97103

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John Scott Wallpe's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted by Luke | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Highly Regarded Attorney!! You're search is over...

Stressed out, Overwhelmed, anxious, uncertain, scarred, are just a few. I had entombed myself with a mountain of debt. There was only myself to blame for where I was at. Suffocating in an endless pit of high interest credit cards and personal loans made me want to curl up into a ball and turn off ...my phone. I wanted to close my eyes and wake up having it all just been a bad dream. This was my life. No one cared, the creditors certainly didn’t. This all changed when I decided to pick myself up off the floor and seek help! I called several law firms before a referral led me to a lawyer, John Wallpe. Let me start by stating I’m not one to write an online review often. From my experience hiring Mr. Wallpe, I was compelled to share. I hope others that are on the fence about doing the work in their life and becoming debt free have the courage to move forward. I sure wish I had done something months or years before I did. This is in no way legal advice but only my opinion from my experience of having gone through chapter 7 bankruptcy. Obviously, every situation is unique. From the first meeting with Mr. Wallpe, he laid everything on the table regarding estimated cost, possible outcomes and any other question I could think of. Mr. Wallpe presented himself in a professional manner always with a wonderful attitude. John brought a sense of confidence to our meetings followed by words of encouragement. I initially had my doubts with lawyers in general, but this bias soon ended as Mr. Wallpe paved the way to financial freedom. John took the guess work out of it and made sure things were done correctly from the start. He warned me of possible hurtles and prepared me for previously unforeseen events. I could not be happier with the result. Six months later I am debt free and already have a newer car, which is mostly paid off. I learned so much thanks to John. I can’t express how much help Mr. Wallpe was and how happy I am to have found him. Thanks for everything, John!!

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John Scott Wallpe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sharon Waldman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kelly Stearns

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. John Wallpe is a great advocate for his clients. He believes in helping them to his full ability. He will go above and beyond to get a just result for his client. He is conscientious and hard working. I would want him on my side in any legal dispute! He assists his clients in resolving their problems in whatever way is the best outcome for them. He will tell you the truth even if it means you don't really need a lawyer to solve your problems. He is honest and direct. I have associated with him in the past and both my clients and I have been 100% satisfied with his work."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2012

1st Place, BCA of America

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney, Columbia Pacific Law Firm, LLC

2002 - 2010

Attorney, Solo Practice

2000 - 2002

Attorney, Porter, Scott, Weiberg & Delehant, A Professional Corporation

Associations

2012 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2008 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State ex rel STEARNS v. SURF PINES ASSOCIATION

Writ of Mandamus Granted

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Education

1999

Univ of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Oxford University

Cert from USD Law School

1996

Ohio State Univ

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1991

University of Cincinnati

Speaking Engagements

2024

Financial Management Symposium

Consumer Bankruptcy basics

Publications

2025

Consumer Law review Chapter 7 bankruptcy basics

Languages

French

English

Activity

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