Brett Weiss
Greenbelt, MD
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Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English
About
Who Am I? I am an honors graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law, and I've been helping people and businesses with financial problems for over 30 years. In that time I’ve represented thousands of people, helping them get back on the road to financial success. I speak all over the country about bankruptcy, to judges, trustees and attorneys, am Maryland State Chair for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and on the Board of Directors of the Maryland State Bar Consumer Bankruptcy Council. I have testified twice before the U.S. Congress, once on the problems credit cards cause consumers, and once about student loan issues. My friend and colleague, Daniel Press, and I recently finished a book, Chapter 11 for Individual Debtors, which has been published by LexisNexis. We teach other attorneys around the country how to handle individual Chapter 11 cases through our Chapter 11 Boot Camps. We have also recorded a 13-hour Basic Bankruptcy Training video series. n 2011, I was awarded the prestigious National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys Distinguished Service Award, for my work over the past 30 years. My Philosophy of Helping. My clients are my top priority, and I work hard to make them as comfortable as possible. I’m available many evenings, and return phone calls and e-mail messages as quickly as possible. I’ll explain the details of the law in plain terms, never complex “legalese.”Your satisfaction is my goal. It’s hard enough to go through tough financial times; I try to make it easier for you. America’s News Media Turns to Me for My Opinion. I have received international media attention in connection with bankruptcy issues. I was interviewed by Barbara Walters on The View, appeared on the Today Show, Good Morning America, ABC News with Peter Jennings, the Montel Williams Show, BBC World Service, National Public Radio, German state television, and numerous local radio and television programs, and been quoted in Money magazine, The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun, among others. I am a member of the Maryland and District of Columbia federal and state bars, the United States Tax Court bar, the Fourth Circuit and District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals bars and the United States Supreme Court bar.
Practices Areas
Bankruptcy & Debt
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Mr Weiss is very professional, direct, compassionate and will be up front each step of the way-he took all the fear and anxiety away from us. He got us into a chapter 13 after being told we could not do it! Not only did he get it done but we knew what to expect from the beginning! We highly recommend Mr. Weiss for any and all BR needs! John and Roberta M.
If I could give 20 stars i would! Mr.Weiss has been truly amazing to work with. He's kind understanding, communicated with me throughout this entire experience and answered all of my questions. He truly put my mind at ease and I'm so lucky to have an attorney like him!
Mr. Weiss was very very informative. He gave me a lot of insight on any questions that I had and information that I didn’t have. I definitely had a lot more understanding from speaking with him. I definitely recommend this law firm to anyone.
My experience working with Mr. Brett Weiss in handling my bankruptcy filing was outstanding. I was very nervous not knowing what to expect, since I had never filed. Mr. Weiss made me feel very comfortable, as he explained step by step what to expect; and his reassurance that I would come out on top calmed my fears. Mr. Weiss is accessible and makes himself available to answer any concerns or questions you may have. From the first meeting with him to the last meeting before the Trustee, Mr. Weiss is with you. There aren't any surprises! I cannot express strongly enough that choosing Mr. Weiss as your counsel is the best decision you could make. He is professional and extremely knowledgeable in the bankruptcy arena. Mr. Weiss' expertise is difficult to match. He is worth every dime--and more!
I recently did a consultation with this attorney , ( therefore I am not a paid review I was just a potential client) Nice office , His Staff was welcoming. After meeting with Attorney Weiss my assessment: he is brilliant , very well versed on bankruptcy. I also like that when he does not know the question he let you know upfront . This law firm was organized and efficient they do a lot of the intake process prior to potential client getting there to guarantee a more comprehensive consultation ,FREE! This law firm was organized and efficient but not cheap ! The only reason why I did not select this attorney is my budget . He was not in my budget at this time .
SInce, I do not have law back ground ,some times, my questions are not vey elaborate in legal terms. Mr. Brett Weiss was able to read my question, then read my mind and got to the bottom of it and answered the question very precisely. I am impressed by this amazing skill.
0 Stars, 1 is WAY TOO MANY!! HORRIBLE! The cost was $6,000. We filed for Bankruptcy which was hard enough but to have a lawyer who was inadequate and useless is beyond ridiculous and unacceptable. My poor wife had to deal with this awful man continuously. When we met him at court he is wearing CROCS with socks. UNPROFESSIONAL! My wife reached out to him so many times via phone or email and he almost NEVER responded. Our case was DISMISSED twice because he FORGOT to submit the required paperwork to the court. Then, my wife calls him frantically and he has no idea that our case was dismissed or missed the hearing. We have proof of everything said here. The only positive was Jackie-who was his Paralegal. She was a sweetheart but now unfortunately she is gone. She helped my wife a lot since our lawyer never did anything. This should have been written a long time ago which I am so sorry for. Nobody deserves this treatment. He was so DISRESPECTFUL!!! This is why lawyers get a bad reputation. STAY AWAY!
Mr Weiss is very professional, direct, compassionate and will be up front each step of the way-he took all the fear and anxiety away from us. He got us into a chapter 13 after being told we could not do it! Not only did he get it done but we knew what to expect from the beginning! We highly recommend Mr. Weiss for any and all BR needs! John and Roberta M.
If I could give 20 stars i would! Mr.Weiss has been truly amazing to work with. He's kind understanding, communicated with me throughout this entire experience and answered all of my questions. He truly put my mind at ease and I'm so lucky to have an attorney like him!
Mr. Weiss was very very informative. He gave me a lot of insight on any questions that I had and information that I didn’t have. I definitely had a lot more understanding from speaking with him. I definitely recommend this law firm to anyone.
My experience working with Mr. Brett Weiss in handling my bankruptcy filing was outstanding. I was very nervous not knowing what to expect, since I had never filed. Mr. Weiss made me feel very comfortable, as he explained step by step what to expect; and his reassurance that I would come out on top calmed my fears. Mr. Weiss is accessible and makes himself available to answer any concerns or questions you may have. From the first meeting with him to the last meeting before the Trustee, Mr. Weiss is with you. There aren't any surprises! I cannot express strongly enough that choosing Mr. Weiss as your counsel is the best decision you could make. He is professional and extremely knowledgeable in the bankruptcy arena. Mr. Weiss' expertise is difficult to match. He is worth every dime--and more!
I recently did a consultation with this attorney , ( therefore I am not a paid review I was just a potential client) Nice office , His Staff was welcoming. After meeting with Attorney Weiss my assessment: he is brilliant , very well versed on bankruptcy. I also like that when he does not know the question he let you know upfront . This law firm was organized and efficient they do a lot of the intake process prior to potential client getting there to guarantee a more comprehensive consultation ,FREE! This law firm was organized and efficient but not cheap ! The only reason why I did not select this attorney is my budget . He was not in my budget at this time .
SInce, I do not have law back ground ,some times, my questions are not vey elaborate in legal terms. Mr. Brett Weiss was able to read my question, then read my mind and got to the bottom of it and answered the question very precisely. I am impressed by this amazing skill.
0 Stars, 1 is WAY TOO MANY!! HORRIBLE! The cost was $6,000. We filed for Bankruptcy which was hard enough but to have a lawyer who was inadequate and useless is beyond ridiculous and unacceptable. My poor wife had to deal with this awful man continuously. When we met him at court he is wearing CROCS with socks. UNPROFESSIONAL! My wife reached out to him so many times via phone or email and he almost NEVER responded. Our case was DISMISSED twice because he FORGOT to submit the required paperwork to the court. Then, my wife calls him frantically and he has no idea that our case was dismissed or missed the hearing. We have proof of everything said here. The only positive was Jackie-who was his Paralegal. She was a sweetheart but now unfortunately she is gone. She helped my wife a lot since our lawyer never did anything. This should have been written a long time ago which I am so sorry for. Nobody deserves this treatment. He was so DISRESPECTFUL!!! This is why lawyers get a bad reputation. STAY AWAY!