Our Attorneys Have Over 25 Years Experience Helping Clients in Utah Unlike many firms that try to dabble in a variety of legal areas, we focus our expertise specifically on Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Repossession, and Debt Negotiation. We pride ourselves in being able to help our clients achieve financial stability in a quick and professional manner. The decision to file bankruptcy is not an easy one, and should only be made after being fully-informed of your options. This site was specifically developed to provide helpful answers for people who are considering filing bankruptcy, or who may need help negotiating with their creditors. We represent clients who reside anywhere in the state of Utah. Although we only have two offices in the Salt Lake Valley, we have established our website as a means of accommodating people from the entire state.
Our site was also established to reduce the stress on your personal schedule. We recognize financial distress can cause problems in all aspects of your life. We find it ironic that other bankruptcy professionals disregard your need to make a living. This website enables you to provide the necessary information to us in advance, so we can minimize the time you need to be away from your employment. Another advantage of using our office and our website is that you will have better access to our legal team. By using our website and e-mail, you will be able to communicate with us on your schedule, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. We are able to communicate more effectively this way, and we are usually able to respond to client e-mails within 24 hours. We realize each client's situation is unique, and requires special examination and attention. We offer expert legal advice and counseling, not cookie-cutter solutions. We are with you every step of the way , and we won't stop working for you until you are back on your feet. Please keep in mind that the answers provided by this site are no substitute for expert legal advice. We offer free consultations with all of our attorneys. Please don't hesitate to schedule an appointment, either by e-mailing as at appointments@jtbankruptcy.com, or by calling us at (801) 596-9400.
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Jory L. Trease, Esq. Attorney at Law E-mail: jory@jtbankruptcy.com Jory L. Trease is an Attorney with Trease & Ward, an association of professional attorneys. He is also affiliated with ExpressLaw Legal Centers, and holds an Of Counsel position with the law firms of Neeleman & Toscano, L.C., and Thomas D. Neeleman & Associates. His practice is almost exclusively devoted to bankruptcy representation within the State of Utah, primarily assisting Debtors in bankruptcy, in all phases and Chapters of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Mr. Trease graduated from the University of Utah in 1983 with a B.S. in psychology, and a minor in Family and Consumer Studies. He received his Juris Doctorate degree in 1986 from Pepperdine University School of Law, Malibu, California. Mr. Trease is an active member of the Utah State Bar Association, authorized to practice in all Courts, State and Federal, within the State of Utah; as well as being admitted to practice before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. His practice focuses on Petitions under Chapter 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code, Adversary Proceedings (including all phases of litigation), and associated Appellate work before the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, and the 10th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. Mr. Trease has been a member of the Board of Trustees for the Utah Bankruptcy Lawyers Forum for many years; and served two terms as the President of the statewide Forum.
Mr. Trease is legally recognized as "The Bankruptcy Attorney" in the State of Utah; and his reputation, knowledge, and experience, sustain such a moniker. It is not unusual for other Bankruptcy practitioners within the State of Utah to seek the advice of Mr. Trease regarding their respective cases; and he regularly confers with such attorneys to assure quality representation is provided to all who seek protection under th U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the District of Utah. No other legal professional within the District of Utah is considered to have greater qualification to represent Debtors in Bankruptcy than Mr. Trease; and he takes this distinction very seriously. Additionally, Mr. Trease also represents individuals and business entities under the more complex provisions of Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code; and has experience in representing some of the few farmers and ranchers in the District of Utah that have sought protection under the Chapter 12 "Family Farmer” portions of the Bankruptcy Code. Mr. Trease is a frequent lecturer and presenter to various groups and organizations regarding the practice of Bankruptcy law in the State of Utah. In the recent past, he has participated in presentations at Utah State Bar Association conferences, religious congregations, and various other gatherings by legal foundations and consumer oriented organizations.
More attorneys and staff coming soon... Jory L. Trease has been designated as a debt relief agency by the U.S. Congress and the President of the United States. He assists people in the filing and obtaining of Bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.