Portland Debt Relief Attorneys: Bankruptcy, Tax Problems, Debt Settlement, Stop Foreclosures & Abuse
The Very Best
- Elizabeth, a Bankruptcy client
Wonderful Debt Settlement Work
- Janet, a Debt Settlement client
Overview
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Practice Areas
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Contingent (20%-45%), Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (60 minutes), Hourly ($130-$325/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Check
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Contact Information
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1312 SW 16th Ave 2nd Flr
Portland, OR 97201
Office:
503-224-5950
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Languages Spoken
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Elizabeth,
2011-02-23
12 months ago.
Client Review:
My husband and I were faced for the first time in our lives with a foreclosure and overwhelming debt, which was incurred during the months we were...
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Posted by:
Janet,
2010-09-15
over 1 year ago.
Client Review:
I really appreciate all the work that you've done. You were absolutely amazing! Other people would have settled my accounts on the first offer, but...
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View all 5 reviews
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Peer Endorsements
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I endorse this lawyer. I've know Clarke for many years. Clarke is very knowledgeable in the bankruptcy field and does an excellent job for his...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Scott Hutchinson
, Portland (OR), 5 months ago
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Résumé
License
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11 years since E Clarke Balcom was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Oregon |
Active
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2001 |
11/05/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Attorney at
Clarke Balcom Law
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2004–present
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Attorney at
Carney, Buckley, Hays & Marsh
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2002–2004
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Attorney at
Goss & Associates
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2001–2002
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Legal Intern at
Lewis & Clark Legal Clinic
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2001–2001
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School |
Law +Certificate in Federal Tax Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
2001 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Executive Committee Member |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2011 |
| Listed in Pub. "Oregon Super Lawyers and Rising Stars" |
Super Lawyers, Publication of Thomson Reuters |
2011 |
| Pro Bono Award - Bankruptcy Clinic |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2010 |
| Pro Bono Award - Bankruptcy Clinic |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2009 |
| Pro Bono Award - Bankruptcy Clinic |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2008 |
| Pro Bono Award - Bankruptcy Clinic |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2007 |
| Pro Bono Award - Bankruptcy Clinic |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2006 |
| Pro Bono Award - Bankruptcy Clinic |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2005 |
| Pro Bono Award - Bankruptcy Clinic |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2004 |
| Pro Bono Award - Bankruptcy Clinic |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2003 |
| Pro Bono Award - Bankruptcy Clinic |
Debtor-Creditor Section, Oregon State Bar |
2001 |
| Certificate in Federal Tax Law |
Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law |
2001 |
| Cornelius Honor Society |
Lewis & Clark Northwestern School of Law |
2001 |
See all 13 awards
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
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National Association of Consumer Advocates |
2006-present
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys |
2006-present
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Multnomah Bar Association |
2001-present
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Oregon State Bar |
2001-present
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Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section |
2001-present
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See all 5 association entries
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 5
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
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| Bankruptcy Issues in Foreclosure |
Advanced Issues in Foreclosure |
2011 |
| Residential Housing - Bankruptcy and Tax Implications in Foreclosure, Short Sales, Deeds in Lieu |
Real Estate and Land Use: Looking Forward to New Opportunities |
2009 |
| Taxes and Alternatives to Bankruptcy |
Bankruptcy Law for the Non-Specialist |
2009 |
| Bankruptcy Alternatives, Tax Issues, Automatic Stay |
Bankruptcy Law for the Non-Specialist |
2009 |
| Bankruptcy |
NPR "Marketplace" Broadcast |
2008 |
| Tax Discharge in Bankruptcy |
Bankruptcy Reform 2006: The New Basics of Bankruptcy Law |
2006 |
See all 6 speaking engagements
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