This lawyer charges maximum attorneys fees.

I originally made this review on Avvo and after many years Jason Vogelpohl disputed it and tried to remove it. So I am now posting it on multiple places so people can be aware of his character.

I met with Jason to consult about Bankruptcy. It was a simple BK, too much debt, not enough income. I easily fit in the guidelines for a chapter 7, however he tried to convince me a 13 was better.

I took his assessment to another lawyer and got a second opinion, she was baffled until she saw the prices he was charging. He said the fees were simple because they were regulated by CA. Not 100% true, the MAXIMUMS are regulated by CA. He was trying to charge me the maximum fees for every possible item.

Furthermore, I told him we should exclude the car loan as it was manageable and had a decent interest rate, he recommended against it because by including it he could charge another fee.

I ended up filing for chapter 7 with another lawyer, paying less than half what he would have charged me and all my debt was discharged without making payments.

Stay away form this guy.

Jason was instrumental in helping me apply for bankruptcy. I was very scared, didn’t know what to do, what would be the best course of action... but Jason’s kind demeanor made me leave his office more confident of my decision and I wasn’t scared anymore.
He was there for me every step of the way, explaining everything, answering each email I sent and was always available.
I appreciate it Jason , you have turned my life around for the better and I thank you for handling my case with such due dilligence, kindness and respect!
I wish you and your family all the the best!