About Douglas
Douglas Barrett graduated from Whittier Law School in 2000. He moved into a federal court clerkship right after law school, serving as a law clerk for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Iowa in 2000. That early courtroom experience shaped his approach to bankruptcy work and gave him direct exposure to the mechanics of insolvency proceedings.
After his clerkship, Barrett established a practice centered on bankruptcy matters. He is admitted to practice in Utah and has the ability to appear before the Tenth Circuit. Since 2001 he has been a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, maintaining ties to a professional community that tracks changes in bankruptcy law and procedure.
Barrett’s career has focused on cases that range from consumer filings to commercial reorganizations. He has experience drafting pleadings, negotiating plans, and representing clients at confirmation hearings. His background includes work on the creditor and debtor sides of bankruptcy matters early in his career, an experience that informs how he assesses risk and structures cases today.
Colleagues describe him as a pragmatic practitioner who values clear explanation over legalese. He often handles matters that require translating complex federal rules into plain terms for clients who are unfamiliar with the bankruptcy process. That skill was reinforced by his time in the courtroom as a clerk, where procedural detail and timing are critical.
Barrett keeps professional involvement steady. He has been listed with the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys from 2001 through the present. That membership has kept him connected to continuing legal education and the shifting interpretations of bankruptcy statutes and rules.
Today he operates under the name Utah Bankruptcy Guy, where he provides counsel to individuals and small businesses facing financial distress. His practice emphasizes practical solutions: evaluating whether a chapter 7 filing makes sense, helping negotiate chapter 13 plans, and coordinating with creditors and trustees to resolve disputes. He also handles appeals and motions that arise in bankruptcy cases when needed.
He maintains an active practice in Utah and appears in federal bankruptcy proceedings as circumstances require. He currently practices bankruptcy law in Utah, representing individuals and businesses in consumer and commercial bankruptcy matters.
