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Karen M Oakes

Karen M Oakes

9.2

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 70% Bankruptcy / Debt
    8 years
  • 15% Lawsuits / Disputes
    8 years
  • 10% Debt Collection
    7 years
  • 5% Debt Settlement
    8 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (30%-50%), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($225-$275/hour)

Payment types

Cash

Contact Information

  • Oakes Law Offices, P.C.
    6502 South 6th Street
    Klamath Falls, OR 97603
    Office: 541-273-1650
    Fax: 888-221-0792
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  • Oakes Law Offices, P.C.
    1730 E. McAndrews, Ste B
    Medford, OR 97504
    Office: 541-210-5038
    Fax: 888-221-0792
    Mobile: 541-941-0341
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Beautiful Crater Lake in Klamath County, Oregon
June 2009 (yes, June, see the snow?) at Crater Lake Park, Oregon

Karen Oakes raised five children as a single parent. In 1989, she attended Shasta College where she obtained five 2-year degrees/certificates. After graduation... more

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Endorsements

8 endorsements


Paula Brown Sinclair

No bankruptcy/consumer attorney anywhere brings more knowledge, experience and caring attitude to the representation of her clients and protection of... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Paula Sinclair , Twin Falls (ID), 2 months ago
Karl J. Wulff

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Karl Wulff , Collinsville (IL), 11 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

13 years since Karen M Oakes was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Oregon Active 1998 04/27/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
attorney at Oakes Law Offices, P.C. 2011–present
Justice of the Peace at Klamath County Justice Court 2005–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Idaho College of Law Law juris doctor 1998
Averett College Business Administration BBA 1995

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Fellow, Oregon State Bar Leadership College Oregon State Bar 2006
1997 Outstanding Young American Outstanding Americans 1997

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Associate Member National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees 2010-present
Member Bankruptcy Law Network 2007-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 30 Legal Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Working Paper: Best Practices for Debtors' Attorneys ABA Section of Business Law 2008

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Evidence NACBA Annual Conference 2010
Evidence NACBA Annual Conference 2009
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