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Scott Dewaine Hughes
About Scott
Biography
Retired since 2020.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
80%
40 years | 100 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
10%
40 years | 20 cases
Foreclosure
10%
40 years | 5 cases
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Licensed in California for 39 years
State: California
Acquired: 1986
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Scott Dewaine Hughes's Reviews
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Posted by Nina | March 10, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Handled a complicated Bankruptcy
Scott Hughes carefully walked us through a complicated bankruptcy. He made me and my family feel safe through the process. He is highly trustworthy and we would definitely recommend him.
Posted by Jason/Jennifer | March 04, 2015
Beyond EXCELLENT!
Scott is great at what he does and has his client's best interest in mind. He is responsive to needs and always is available to talk or answer questions. He has helped us tremendously and we truly feel he cares and has our best interest in mind. He was the first attorney we contacted and we are so...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2015
Yes!
Scott represented me regarding a sensitive issue, and he did so in an outstanding manner. Above all, he was available; from the initial free consultation throughout a long process, I received prompt replies to every inquiry, and usually Scott answered the phone in person! He was always professional...
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Experience
Honors
1994
Special Achievement, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
1983
American Jurisprudence Award in Pleading and Procedure, Gonzaga University School of Law
1982
Leadership Scholar, Gonzaga University School of Law
1982
American Jurisprudence Award in Pleading and Procedure, Gonzaga University School of Law
1979
Legislative Intern-US Senator Orrin Hatch, Hinckley Institute of Politics
1978
Political Science Merit Scholar, Hinkley Institute of Politics
Work Experience
2002 - 2003
Attorney, Borchard & Bauer
1996 - 2015
Owner, Scott D. Hughes, Attorney at Law
1995 - 1996
Attorney, Steven Melmet, Attorney at Law
1990 - 1995
Attorney, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
1990 - 1995
Senior Attorney, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
1987 - 1989
Attorney, Benjamin R. Levinson, Attorney at Law
1986 - 1987
Attorney, Bressani, Hansen & Blos
Sample of Legal Cases
Mitchell V. FDIC, 164 B.R. 117 (N.D. CA 1994)
Summary judgment granted for trustee
Pacific Loan Management v. Superior Court 196 Cal.App.3rd 1488 (1987)
Summary judgment for petitioner trustee
Education
1985
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Univ of Utah
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
Brigham Young University
N/A
Ricks College - Rexburg, Idaho
N/A
Canada College - Redwood City, CA
Speaking Engagements
1992
FDIC CONFERENCE
FDIC Bank Liquidation
Publications
1985
Gonzaga Law Review
The Right to Refuse Psychiatric Treatment
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a debtor n a Chapter 13 bankruptcy remove a creditor off their creditors list without the court's permission?
18 Oct 2015
Q&A
Does a deed in lieu of foreclosure for a timeshare in Arizona get publicly reported? Will my credit be impacted?
13 Oct 2015
Q&A
An Office of the United States Trustee showed up at 341 meeting
13 Oct 2015