Law Office of Brian R. Mason

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Brian has represented me and I couldn't be more pleased. He is honest, dependable and gave me solid advice. He is most interested in helping his clients and finding the best solution for their particular circumstances.

I confidently recommend Brian to any of my friends who seek legal counsel and he has always helped each one of them.

If you want an attorney with integrity and resourcefulness, Brian Mason is the one to choose.

A friend recommended Brian Mason to me after she had used his services a year earlier. It was a very good recommendation. I was thinking about declaring bankruptcy and wanted to speak to a good and ethical lawyer. When I met Brian the first time he went over everything that was involved. He explained all the facts in an easy to understand way and gave me the time needed to make a decision. There was no pressure on me from Brian. I chose Brian and am glad I did. He answered my emails promptly and clearly. I felt I was in good hands with Brian Mason handling my case. I would definitely recommend him to others.

I recommend Brian Mason to anyone who may need law advice or representation of any kind because he has not only given me advice in many different situations, but has also helped me win a settlement I thought I had no hope of winning. He is a great person and an awesome lawyer who will definitely fight for your rights.

We got very *very lucky* finding Brian. I was so embarrassed last year when my husband and I realized we had no choice but to declare bankruptcy, and intensely anxious that the process would prove to be a horrible ordeal. Although still stressful, it turned out far better than I had hoped and I felt like we were able to keep our dignity through every step of the process. Our story: We made appointments with five different bankruptcy lawyers in the San Diego area, and Brian was the *only* one I trusted. The other lawyers used high pressure sales techniques to try to get us to sign papers on the spot. I was not prepared for that at all, and it left a really bad taste in my mouth (particularly since I had never really interacted professionally with lawyers, and my first encounters made me think, "Oh, no, the stereotype is real!") In addition, not one of the others we met with suggested we do a Chapter 13. This *is* understandable from a profit standpoint b/c it takes at least 5 years for a Chapter 13 to conclude, meaning the case drags on, demands extra time from the lawyer involved, and final fees are not collected until the end; Chapter 7's close out quickly, and the client is out the door. In other words--quick money and much less hassle for the lawyer involved. For some people, Chapter 7 *is* their best bet. Chapter 7, however, was not the right choice for us at all: We owed both back taxes (my husband was self-employed in a crashing construction economy) and financial aid, and Chapter 7 would not have covered those in our circumstances. Brian carefully reviewed our obligations and thoroughly explained the outcomes of both a Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. In addition, he seemed to assume that we would go home and talk about things before we either hired him or came to a decision about what type of bankruptcy we would seek to file. He did not pressure us at all, though he did recommend Chapter 13, an assessment with which we agreed. Filing Chapter 13 meant we are paying the back taxes, plus our cars off, and it has put the financial aid payments on hold until the case is discharged. In other words, I feel like we have some self-respect, paying off huge chunks of what we owe, but we are managing the debt, not being crushed by it. Brian was the *only* lawyer with whom we met who either recognized our special circumstances--he seemed to know immeasurably more about bankruptcy law than the other lawyers we saw, who seemed to know how to sell just one "package"--or was the only one who cared about what was best for us. On top of all of that, he treated us with quiet dignity, was responsive to my smallest question (and I had many!) and was very agreeable about working with us even though I made our case more difficult by accepting a job out of state right in the middle of hard-to-schedule court dates. That was a year ago, and we've since moved, but he continues to stay in touch with us and on top of our case. I couldn't have found a better lawyer, and I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone contemplating bankruptcy. Again, I feel very lucky that we found him!

I highly recommend Brian Mason to anyone looking for a good trustworthy attorney. He is very patient and extremely knowledgeable about the foreclosure and bankruptcy process. He was able to help me immensely and I completely trust him which is a big deal considering all the unethical attorney's out there today.

He was a pleasure to work with and I recommended him to everyone I know.

I am SO glad that I selected attorney Brian Mason to handle my BK13. He is professional and respectful. He kept me posted every step of the way and answered all of my questions (which were many!) in a timely manner. Not only that, he is ethical in his practices which is a huge plus when looking for someone reputable. Brian Mason will not leave you hanging like other attorneys. He means business. I would not hesitate to recommend him.