John O. Avery

John O. Avery is an Idaho attorney handling bankruptcy, estate planning, and business law matters. He has practiced since 1985 and has helped thousands of Idaho residents address bankruptcy and credit problems. His work includes Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, foreclosure defense, creditor harassment, wage garnishment, credit disputes, IRS levy defense, and non-bankruptcy debt negotiation for clients facing financial pressure, collection risks, and legal uncertainty, with a focus on stability.

Avery earned his Associate Degree in Business from Ricks College. He earned his B.A. in Accounting from Brigham Young University, with a minor in Management and Economics. He earned his J.D. from the University of Idaho College of Law. His education supports work involving debt analysis, financial records, estate documents, business formation, contracts, client counseling, bankruptcy filings, and planning matters for individuals and families.

Avery is admitted to practice in Idaho and has built a long career focused on bankruptcy and related credit issues. He is a member of the Seventh District Bar Association, Idaho Falls Bankruptcy Bar, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, American Bar Association, American Bankruptcy Institute, Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, National Academy of Chapter Thirteen Trustees, and Idaho State Bar Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section for professional training purposes.

John O. Avery helps people by explaining legal options during financial and planning concerns. In bankruptcy matters, he helps clients understand exemptions, automatic stays, repayment plans, and discharge options. In estate planning, he assists with wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living trusts, and customized plans. In business law, he supports formation, transactions, contract drafting, reviews, and negotiations with clear guidance and practical attention to each client’s goals and obligations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder, Avery Law
• Member, Seventh District Bar Association
• Member, Idaho Falls Bankruptcy Bar
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Member, Idaho Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Academy of Chapter Thirteen Trustees
• Member, Idaho State Bar, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section

Licensed State

• Idaho

Education

• University of Idaho College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Arts
• Brigham Young University
  Associate Degree

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