About John Scott
John Scott Wallpe is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both Oregon and California. He was admitted to the Oregon State Bar in 2008. In California, he was admitted to the State Bar in 2000. His license status in California is currently inactive, while his status in Oregon is active. Mr. Wallpe is the principal attorney at his law firm located in Astoria, Oregon, serving clients throughout Clatsop County and the surrounding areas.
Mr. Wallpe earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston - Main Campus in 1999. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Ohio State University - Columbus, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies in 1994. He furthered his legal education by earning a Certificate in Comparative International Law from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1998. Additionally, he pursued studies in Business Administration at the University of Cincinnati in 1988 and participated in an International Development Program at INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE AGRICULTURA in 1996.
Mr. Wallpe's practice areas include consumer law, arbitration and mediation, bankruptcy, and foreclosure defense. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving debt relief, dispute resolution, and financial restructuring. His practice encompasses all stages of legal proceedings, including initial case evaluation, negotiation, mediation, and litigation in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Wallpe has handled cases in the Oregon State Courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon. He has also appeared before the California State Courts. Prior to establishing his own firm, he worked as an associate attorney at a consumer law firm in Portland, Oregon, for five years. His extensive experience in consumer law and dispute resolution has equipped him to effectively advocate for his clients.
Mr. Wallpe is an active member of the Oregon State Bar and the California State Bar. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution. He is also a certified mediator through the Oregon Mediation Association. Mr. Wallpe is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Oregon and California effectively.
