Matthew A Arbaugh

Matthew A Arbaugh

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 23 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Litigation, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ... +2 more

121 SW Morrison St Ste 1520, Portland, OR

About Matthew

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 30%

24 years | 250 cases

30%
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 20%

24 years | 100 cases

20%
Litigation 20%

24 years | 150 cases

20%
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy 15%

24 years | 25 cases

15%
Commercial Real Estate 15%

24 years | 200 cases

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 23 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Arbaugh Law, P.C.

121 SW Morrison St Ste 1520, Portland, OR, 97204

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Matthew A Arbaugh's Reviews

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Posted by Kendra | April 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent Attorney

Matt is an excellent attorney. I have used him for my small business and found Matt to be highly knowledgeable as well as ethical.

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Matthew A Arbaugh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tom Butcher

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an extremely gifted attorney. He is very knowledgeable about complex bankruptcy matters, and is an all-around nice guy."

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Kelly Brown

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marcel Gesmundo

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is incredibly knowledgeable about bankruptcy and debtor/creditor issues. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help with such matters."

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Kevin Brague

Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marcus Reed

Unknown lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Over the years, I have referred several people to Matt for bankruptcy issues and debt counseling. Matt has provided them with excellent service and has earned significant praise from these individuals. I highly recommend Matt for bankruptcy and debt matters, and for any matter within his expertise."

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Clay McCaslin

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a skilled and experienced attorney with a solid working knowledge of the complexities of federal bankruptcy law (and Chapter 7 cases in particular). I have referred a number of clients to Matt for assistance with consumer bankruptcy issues, and I always know that they are in good hands. I will continue to refer clients to Matt whenever these issues arise, and I highly recommend him to anyone who is seeking an attorney for solid advice and representation in bankruptcy matters."

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Jason Posner

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"During the 6 or so years I have known Matt, I have seen him provide clear, thorough and timely advise to his clients. Matt is a smart, diligent lawyer who answers the extra phone call, takes the extra question, and responds to the extra email. He is one of only a few lawyers to whom I refer my clients for bankruptcy advice and representation."

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Christopher Brooks

Unknown lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Matthew for over 10 years, and have referred several individuals to him. They have all been extremely satisfied. Matthew approaches bankruptcy, and litigation in general, in a very practical manner. He achieves the best results for relatively low fees. I cannot recommend him highly enough."

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Marc Johnston

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Arbaugh. He is a great lawyer who cares for his clients."

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Marcel Gesmundo

Landlord or tenant lawyer

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Michael Gottlieb

Business lawyer

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Clay McCaslin

Personal injury lawyer

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Jason Posner

Business lawyer

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Kevin Luby

Litigation lawyer

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Thomas McAvity

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Marc Johnston

Personal injury lawyer

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Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor Creditor Section

2009

Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor Creditor Section

2008

Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor Creditor Section

2005

Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar, Debtor Creditor Section

2004

Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar Debtor Creditor Section

2003

Pro Bono Award, Oregon State Bar-Debtor Creditor Section

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney-Owner, Arbaugh Law, P.C.

2007 - Present

Partner, Field Jerger, LLP

2004 - 2007

Associate, Dickerson, P.C.

2002 - 2003

Associate, Farleigh Wada Witt, P.C.

2001 - 2002

Legal Extern, US Bankruptcy Court District of Oregon

2000 - 2000

Legal Extern, Marion County Circuit Court

Associations

2002 - Present

Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section

2008 - 2010

Oregon State Bar, Debtor-Creditor Section, Care Program Subcommittee (Portland)

Education

2002

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD

1999

Linfield College

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Nuts and Bolts of Bankruptcy The Basics of Chapter 13

2010

Consumer Bankruptcy: The Basics of Chapters 7 and 13

Chapter 13 Basics and General Bankruptcy Tips

2009

Bankruptcy Law and Litigation

Bankruptcy Code and Rules

2008

Bankruptcy Law and Litigation

Bankruptcy Code and Rules

2007

Collection Issues in Bankruptcy Law

Creditor's Options in Chapter 7, 11, and 13

Publications

2001

Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Journal Making Peace the Old Fashioned Way: Infusing Traditional Tribal Practices into Modern ADR.

Languages

English

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