Bret A Knewtson

Bret A Knewtson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Hillsboro, OR
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Consumer Protection

3000 NW Stucki, Suite 230-M, Hillsboro, OR

About Bret

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 70%

I defend debt collection lawsuits (yes $40 1/2 hr consult). Only a few lawyers do this. If you have not paid on the debt in over 3-4 years or dispute the account then I might be able to help. Sometimes you can recover fees from the debt collector. I don't negotiate settlements. You can do that as well as anyone. Try it before you pay someone. I can meet with you and give you feedback on how to negotiate.

23 years

70%
Consumer Protection 30%

I sue bad debt collectors (FDCPA) who harass consumers. Those cases are done on contingency.

23 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 22 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2003

Active

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Bret Knewtson

3000 NW Stucki, Suite 230-M, Hillsboro, OR, 97124-7107

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Bret A Knewtson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

28 Client Reviews

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Posted by Rich S. | March 24, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Like having a knowledgable, trustworthy friend to guide and represent you during a dark time.

Having Bret guide and represent me before and during my bankruptcy is one of the best moves I have ever made. I was getting harassed and sued by creditors. He showed me how to make that noise go away so I could concentrate on wether I was eligible for financial relief and the best ways to proceed. ... His experience, energy, positive attitude and pleasant demeanor helped keep me calm while I was traversing turbulent and difficult fiscal waters. Every time I left his office I felt a renewed hope that with his help I could shed the burden of debt that was weighing me down. It is such a relief to have my bankruptcy behind me. I just wish I had found Bret sooner and done it earlier. I just can't say enough positive thoughts about the help and representation I received from Mr. Knewtson. I whole heartedly recommend and endorse him.

Posted by Robin | November 08, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Best Lawyer Ever!

We were thrilled to have met and been able to work with Bret. He is very smart and very ethical! He really looked out for us and turned what we saw as a very negative situation into a very positive one! He is always very calm and professional. We felt very fortunate indeed to have him work with ...us. We can 100% recommend Bret for any debt or bankruptcy issues.

Posted by Yerania | October 10, 2013

Very happy!!!

I tottaly recomend him , he was very helpful, I have no words to say thank you, I was really confused on what to do when I call him and request an appoiment with him but he had an answer for all my questions thanks Bret!!!

Posted by Mary | August 08, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

VERY LUCKY TO HAVE FOUND BRET FOR MY LAWYER!

I needed a lawyer to file for bankruptcy and hoped I could go out online and read the reviews of lawyers in my area and find one that I would be comfortable with. I lucked out and found Bret based on the wonderful reviews that I read. He was so calm where I was so stressed. He was very patient wit...h me and explained everything and didn't mind my many questions. He made the whole process so much easier than I ever thought it would be. His fees were lower than any of the other lawyers that I had reviewed. That was an added plus. I very rarely do reviews but he really is a very kind and considerate lawyer and that's not something you can find everyday. I will recommend him to all my friends and family.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Excellent Experience

Bret recently assisted my husband and I with a chapter 7 bankruptcy that went very smoothly from start to finish. When we began the search for an attorney to assist us with the financial mess we'd gotten ourselves into, We were so fearful of the whole process. We had no idea of even where to start. W...e just knew we needed help. We began calling attorneys in our area and asking as many questions as possible. Bret immediately stood out from all of the rest of the attorneys we talked to. He was kind but very knowledgeable. He was always there for us regarding every problem or question from that moment on. His response time to phone calls and emails was always extremely prompt. One of the reasons we chose Bret was because we really wanted minimal people involved in our case - we didn't want an attorney with a big law firm with lots of other office staff or paralegals involved. We felt we got exactly what we wanted; someone who knew us and our case all the way through and gave us consistent knowledge and guidance. Hopefully we will never find ourselves in a similar financial situation, but if we did we'd use Bret's services again in a heartbeat and would have no issues recommending him to anyone in need of his expertise. Thanks for everything Bret!

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Bret A Knewtson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Darin Wisehart

Consumer protection lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have sent potential clients to Bret for a few years. His attention to the needs of clients and compassion and attentiveness in dealing with each client's issue makes me confident in recommending Bret to any person looking at a consumer legal issue."

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Christopher Hamilton

Unknown lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Hanson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Galm

Debt collection lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was adverse to Mr. Knewtson, but was impressed by his zealous advocacy of his client - even when it meant digging deep into obscure law. He did not shy away and it end in a good result for his client. And he was professional through out."

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Kelly Brown

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Baxter

Litigation lawyer | Mar 18

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lyndon Ruhnke

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Clarke

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bret is a knowledgeable attorney, extremely hard working and ethical. If I ever need someone to help me navigate a course through the rocky shoals of debt collections, Bret will be the one I'd choose. He knows the tricks debt collectors play; he knows when the cross the legal bounds; and he can play rough, if needed. You can't go wrong with Bret Knewtson."

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Young Walgenkim

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bret is a genuine trailblazer in the field of consumer law."

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Justin Baxter

Litigation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bret is an outstanding advocate for his clients and for consumers."

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Paul Vames

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A leader in the fields of bankruptcy and consumer law, Bret genuinely cares about his clients and works diligently to protect his clients' rights. I have had the opportunity and privilege of knowing Bret as a colleague in the Washington County legal community for several years and know him to have exceptional legal skills and ethics."

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Dennis Boardman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brett is passionate about protecting the rights of consumers by stopping unfair collection tactics by debt collectors. He also helps folks get a fresh start by helping them file bankruptcy. I have no hesitation in referring clients to him because I know he will zealously represent the best interests of every client."

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Kelly Jones

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I continue to have the good fortune to collaborate with Bret in regard to the emerging legal issues that are integral in our representation of consumers. I consider Bret to be a trustworthy mentor and a highly respected colleague, and I am certainly not alone in that assessment. Often, if I have questions he is the first person I call, because I know that his knowledge of consumer law issues and his commitment to furthering the rights of disadvantaged consumers is unparalleled. I strongly recommend Bret to anyone who is in need of his services."

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Kelly Brown

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Kent Anderson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Michael Baxter

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Justin Baxter

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Paul Vames

Personal injury lawyer

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Dennis Boardman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kelly Jones

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Associations

2007 - Present

Oregon Consumer Bankruptcy Association

Moderator

2007 - Present

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Member

2003 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

2009 - 2009

Oregon State Bar, Consumer Law Section

Chair

2008 - 2013

National Association of Consumer Attorneys

Chair of the Oregon Chapter

2008 - 2010

Washington County Bar Association

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Boitz v McGavic, et al

Jury verdict against McGavic and Finney but not Johnson Mark LLC

CACV of Colo., LLC v Stevens, 248 Ore.App 624 (2012)

Lost appeal on defense, prevailed on limiting attorney fees awared to plaintiff.

James Kim v Daniel Gordon PC et all Oregon Dist Crt10-1086-HZ

Defeated defendant's motion for summary judgment.

Capital One Bank v Fort, 255 P.3d 508 (2011)

Prevailed on Appeal

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Education

2003

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

FDCPA Jury Trial re Time barred debt

FDCPA Jury Trial

2012

ORCBA 2012 CLE

Secured Debt and Means Test

2012

Case Updates Related to Debt Defense

Case Updates Related to Debt Defense

2011

ORCBA 2011 CLE

Social Security Income and the Means Test

2011

2011 Pro Bono Fair/Introduction to Consumer Law

Defending Debt Collection Lawsuits

2010

WACBA Dinner CLE/Consumer Law

Defending a Collection Case

2010

Bankrutpcy Basics

Consumer claims in Bankrutpcy

Publications

2012

Oregon State Bar OSB Consumer Law Barbook

2012

Oregon State Bar OSB Consumer Law Barbook

Languages

English

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