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Douglas R Ricks

Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney at Portland, OR

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Douglas R. Ricks joined Vanden Bos & Chapman, LLP as an associate Portland bankruptcy lawyer in 2007. Doug has focused his practice on bankruptcy since 2004. While in law school at Lewis and Clark, Doug clerked for the Oregon Department of Justice in the Civil Recovery Section. Outside of the office, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son, playing the occasional round of golf, and watching Oregon State University sports.

Licensed for 18 years
State WA
Status Active
Acquired 2017
Updated 03/19/2023
State OR
Status Active
Acquired 2004
Updated 02/12/2023

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319 SW Washington St, Ste. 520
Portland, OR, 97204

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  • Free Consultation 30 minutes
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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Vanden Bos & Chapman, LLP
  • 2016 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Vanden Bos & Chapman, LLP
  • 2007 - 2016
  • Associate Attorney
  • Olsen Daines
  • 2004 - 2007

Education

  • Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2004
  • Wabash College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1997

Legal Cases

  • Ray v. Oregon
  • Summary judgment for Plaintiff (355 B.R. 253)
  • In re Yekel
  • Debtor prevailed and set precedent for use of motion, rather than adversary proceeding, to avoid wholly unsecured junior mortage.
  • Olsen v. Gonzales
  • Summary Judgment for Plaintiffs (350 B.R. 906) rev'd on appeal

Associations

  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • Executive Committee
  • 2019 - Present
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • Multnomah Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2007 - Present
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • Member
  • 2005 - Present
  • Oregon State Bar
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section, New Lawyers' Committee, Portland Subcommittee
  • Chair
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section, New Lawyers' Committee, Portland Subcommittee
  • Member
  • 2005 - 2009
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2020
  • Pro-Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2019
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2018
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2017
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2016
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2015
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2014
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Oregon Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2012
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2011
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2010
  • Pro Bono Award
  • Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section
  • 2008
  • Admitted to Practice
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • 2005
  • Admitted to Practice
  • United States District Court for the District of Oregon
  • 2004
  • Outstanding Oral Advocacy
  • Lewis & Clark Law School
  • 2002
  • Outstanding Appellate Brief
  • Lewis & Clark Law School
  • 2002
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Publications

  • 26th Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute
  • The Changing "Lanningscape" of Disposable Income
  • 2013
  • Bankruptcy Basics: The ABCs of Filing Chapter 13
  • Putting It All Together: Chapter 13 Hypotheticals
  • 2012
  • 21st Annual Northwest Bankruptcy Institute
  • Consumer Case Digest 2007-2008
  • 2008
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Speaking Engagements

  • ORCBA CLE
  • Amendment of Chapter 13 Plans
  • 2011
  • Bankruptcy CLE
  • Bankruptcy 7 & 13 Workshop
  • 2011
  • Bankruptcy CLE
  • Lien Stripping Junior Mortgages
  • 2010
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Portland Chapter 13 bankruptcy Lawyer Douglas R Ricks
Douglas R Ricks
Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney
Portland, OR
Licensed for 18 years
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