Michael D O'Brien

Michael D O'Brien

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($180-$340/hour), Pro Bono (5%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

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About Me

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The Insolvency Practice Group focusing on helping individuals and small business owenrs with their insolvency, bankruptcy and foreclosure defense problems.
The Oliveros & O'Brien Law Firm Family

Michael D. O'Brien is the Managing Partner of Oliveros O'Brien, P.C. and supervises the Bankruptcy Practice Group. Mike is an Oregon native and a graduate of... more

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Client Reviews

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“We trust Michael O'Brien”

Posted by: a Chapter 13 client, 9 months ago.

Client Review: We have been dealing with Michael for the past few years off and on. He has been very responsive and quick to get back to us with answers to our... more
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“Highly Recommend Michael O'Brien”

Posted by: Douglas, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Unfortunately, I was irresponsible financially and made choices causing nearly 160k in debt to a lot of creditors including IRS and Oregon DOR - the... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


E Clarke Balcom

I endorse this lawyer. Mike is smart, knowledgeable, and able to gear the available solutions to the situation a debtor is in. I recommend setting up... more

Endorsement from lawyer: E Balcom , Portland (OR), 9 months ago
Ted A Troutman

Mike is a fantastic attorney who routinely handles very complex bankruptcy cases. You could not go wrong hiring Mike as your attorney.

Endorsement from lawyer: Ted Troutman , Beaverton (OR), About 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Michael D O'Brien was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 1995 05/20/2013
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Oliveros & O'Brien, P.C. 2000–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Wisconsin Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1994
University of Oregon History BS - Bachelor of Science 1991

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Pro Bono Award Oregon State Bar Debtor Creditor Section 2012
Board Certification as Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney American Board of Certification 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bankruptcy Institute 2002–present
Member National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys 2002–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 42 Legal Answers
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2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
11 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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Publications

Article Publication Date
A Hidden Benefit of Owing Lots of Business Debt: It’s Easier to Qualify for Chapter 7 Web Blog 2010

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Short Sales in Real Estate Monthly Continuing Education for Realtors 2012
Bankruptcy solutions for Individual facing foreclosure Foreclosure Roundtable 2012
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