Ian H Wallace

Ian H Wallace

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Debt Settlement, Litigation ... +2 more

1530 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR

About Ian

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 20%

26 years | 1,500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 25 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Kivel & Howard LLP

1530 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR, 97204

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Ian H Wallace's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

18 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Alicia and Jason | April 17, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Ian with our bankruptcy!

We were very thankful for Ian and all the support he gave us thru this hard time in our life. He was very good about helping us be informed with all the information we needed to make our descision. Even to this day he helps us with little questions we have after the fact with our bankruptcy. We would... recommend him to anyone who would need help in this area. Thank you Ian!

Posted by Kathleen | February 16, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Bankruptcy

Ian Wallace skillfully represented me in my recent bankruptcy filing. He was extremely helpful in navigating the daunting process of personal bankruptcy. He handled my case with sensitivity and professionalism. I would highly recommend him to anyone else seeking assistance with personal or business b...ankruptcy.

Posted by Tony and Kasha Smouse | February 07, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Professionalism at its finest.

Ian's style in dealing with his clients goes beyond that of any other attorney that my wife and I have dealt with. His dedication to excelance places him head and shoulders above his peer group. I would highly reccomend him to family, friends, and colleages without hesitation. In fact I have done so ...on numerous occasions. Mr. Wallace took the time to explain the bancruptcy process in laymans terms and was always avalable to answer our questions, even if those questions seemed obvious or came at times that were inconvenient. Due to Ian's outstanding dedication, we were able to go through the bancruptcy process without any delays and now our lives are much richer and fuller because of his expertise. In my humble opinion there needs to be more hands on attorneys within the system. Thanks Ian for not making us feel like a number but rather people with dignity. Best regards Tony and Kasha Smouse

Posted by DeDe | November 10, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Fortunate

We were very fortunate that Ian Wallace represented and guided us through our bankruptcy. We had complete confidence in Mr. Wallace from day one! Without question he's trustworthy, knowledgeable and follows through on everything.

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Ian H Wallace's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kelly Brown

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donna Smith

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ian is a solid bankruptcy practitioner, with considerable knowledge and experience."

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Jason Ayres

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ian is my number one referral source for any client in need of a chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. I know when I send a client to Ian that he will personally assist the client from start to finish. Most importantly, I know he'll do the right job and give the right advice."

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Anna McCormack

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ian Wallace is highly experienced and very knowledgeable regarding bankruptcy law. Ian offers extensive legal know-how, as well as practical hands-on insight gleaned from many years in the field. I have found Ian to be very responsive and approachable, and his knowledge of Bankruptcy Court practices (written and unwritten) is a boon to colleagues and clients alike. I recommend Ian Wallace for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies."

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Lara Gardner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ian is an excellent attorney, and a zealous advocate for his clients. He is prompt, thorough, and organized. I have known and worked with him since 2003, and cannot recommend him highly enough."

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Tim Eblen

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Ian through a mutual friend, and I have talked with him on multiple occasions for advice regarding office management issues and substantive bankruptcy issues. He has always been very generous with his time, and given me great practical advice. Ian is definitely a trusted colleague I would highly recommend."

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Lissa Kaufman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ian is thoughtful and thorough. He is easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable in the area of bankrtupcy. Ian is a true advocate for his clients."

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Michael Blaskowsky

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Lara Gardner

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2009

Oregon Rising Star, SuperLawyers.com

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, Kivel & Howard LLP

Associations

2006 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2006 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Consumer Law Section

Member (formerly on Executive Committee)

2001 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Debtor/Creditor Section

Member (formerly on Executive Committee)

Education

2000

NW School of Law at Lewis & Clark College

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Northwestern School of Law

JD

1994

University of CA, Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Spring Board Meeting & Educational Conference Bankruptcy Law and Debtor/Creditor Rights

2012

Continuing Legal Education Seminar Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Plan Issues

2010

Consumer Bankruptcy 101

Issues in Drafting Chapter 7 & 13 Cases

2009

Bankruptcy Law for the Non-Specialist

Bankruptcy Exemptions and the BK Estate

Publications

2013

Strategies for Consumer Bankruptcy Litigation: Leading Lawyers on Litigation Practice in a Consumer Bankruptcy Environment (Inside the Minds) "DOUBLE TOIL AND TROUBLE: THE BUBBLING CAULDRON OF BAPCPA"

Languages

English

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